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LIVE Coverage of Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025
Stage 4 Breaking News
It's Stage 4, the Infamous Salar de Atacama, and 131 competitors set off at 8 a.m. for the 44.4 km (27.8 mi) Stage. This route takes them from the plateau of Zapar, in th...
Wed, 2 April 2025 at 08:11
Stage 3 Breaking News
Stage 3 is done, incredibly only two withdrew during this brutal Stage. See all the Results, Videos, Photos and Blogs. Top 10 Overall (Stage 3 and Overall) Top Te...
Tue, 1 April 2025 at 22:46
Stage 3 Breaking News
Eighty (80) racers have already reached Camp 4. It was a day of uneven terrain, intense heat, sand, and crusty salt. There is a newfound appreciation for the challenge of...
Tue, 1 April 2025 at 17:43
Stage 3 Breaking News
80 racers are now at Camp 4. Results are being uploaded....
Tue, 1 April 2025 at 05:56
Stage 3 Breaking News
The first runners are in at Camp 4! Anton Zyrianov has finished in the lead again. The fight for the next top spots has shaken out similarly to yesterday, with Nikolay...
Tue, 1 April 2025 at 13:00
Stage 3 Breaking News
133 competitors made their way into the salt flats towards the ALMA Project this morning, and Checkpoint 1 has already closed! New leader Anton Zyrianov was cruising al...
Tue, 1 April 2025 at 10:00
Stage 3 Breaking News
Stage 3, The Atacamenos Trail, commenced at 8 a.m. today with 133 racers at the startline. Racers will discover that salt flats are far from flat, gaining newfound...
Tue, 1 April 2025 at 08:10
Stage 2 Breaking News
Stage 2 proved to be both glorious and challenging—offering everyone a true taste of the Atacama Desert's extremes. Congratulations to all who made it to the start line...
Mon, 31 March 2025 at 20:29
Stage 2 Breaking News
Stage 2 is complete and all Results have been posted. A final Breaking News will be posted once the Photos and Videos have been uploaded. Key Links ResultsLIVE GPS...
Mon, 31 March 2025 at 19:27
Stage 2 Breaking News
Stage 2 was packed with incredible highs and a few challenging lows, but the highs were absolutely unforgettable! We're now eagerly waiting for the last racers to cross...
Mon, 31 March 2025 at 17:47
Stage 2 Breaking News
Check the continous updated Results, now through 115....
Mon, 31 March 2025 at 17:12
Stage 2 Breaking News
It was a much warmer day today as the racers faced the canyons and dunes. Anton Zyrianov completed Stage 2 just before noon, appearing over a small dune and crossing t...
Mon, 31 March 2025 at 13:00
Stage 2 Breaking News
139 competitors set off on the course this morning after a windy and chilly night in Camp 2. They are now making their way through the slot canyons and dunes of Stage 2...
Mon, 31 March 2025 at 10:00
Stage 2 Breaking News
Stage 2 appropriately named "The Slot Canyons" began promptly at 8:01 AM this morning. Racers are plunging into icy cold waters as they navigate through the breathtaking...
Mon, 31 March 2025 at 08:40
Stage 1 Breaking News
Stage 1 is COMPLETE! All racers are now resting comfortably at Camp 2: Cliffs of Rio Salado. Preliminary Results have now been posted.Today's Top 101. BENEITO, Vicente...
Sun, 30 March 2025 at 17:04
Stage 1 Breaking News
All racers have arrived at Camp 2. ...
Sun, 30 March 2025 at 17:43
Stage 1 Breaking News
Racers continue to make their way to Camp 2 with 141 expected to finish today. We had two withdrawals, #1 and #46, and both are fine, now at Camp 2. Just four racer...
Sun, 30 March 2025 at 17:06
Stage 1 Breaking News
The first few competitors have crossed the finish line into Camp 2! Vicente Beneito (Spain) crossed first at 11:35 AM, followed closely by Anton Zyrianov at 11:37 AM. 41...
Sun, 30 March 2025 at 11:00
Stage 1 Breaking News
Checkpoint 1 has now closed, with the last runner passing through at 10:18 this morning, approximately 40 minutes before the cutoff time. Anton Zyrianov was first through...
Sun, 30 March 2025 at 10:00
Stage 1 Breaking News
The 18th edition of the Atacama Crossing in Chile has officially commenced. A total of 143 racers set off at 8 a.m. this morning, following a frigid night spent in Rain...
Sun, 30 March 2025 at 08:38
Pre Race Breaking News
Makoto Yoshimoto of Japan was the last to arrive at Camp 1 due to a delayed flight. Competitors from 44 nations reached the camp in the late afternoon, after a nearly two...
Sat, 29 March 2025 at 21:33
Pre Race Breaking News
And they're off to Camp 1. After a morning of gear and food checks, medical checks, and general administration, the racers have left for Camp 1.Topics at Check In prese...
Sat, 29 March 2025 at 15:40
Pre Race Breaking News
Welcome to the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 Breaking News, the 18th Edition of this iconic race. In this first update, we'll explain how to follow the race LIVE,...
Sat, 29 March 2025 at 04:34
Pre Race Breaking News
Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Pre-Race Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Friday, 28 March 2025. Click below...
Fri, 21 February 2025 at 12:00
Stage 4 Breaking News
Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 4 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Wednesday, 2 April 2025. Click above...
Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00
Stage 3 Breaking News
Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 3 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Tuesday, 1 April 2025. Click above t...
Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00
Stage 2 Breaking News
Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 2 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Monday, 31 March 2025. Click above t...
Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00
Stage 1 Breaking News
Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 1 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Sunday, 30 March 2025. Click above t...
Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00
Stage 5 Breaking News
Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 5 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Thursday, 3 April 2025. Click above...
Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00
Stage 6 Breaking News
Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The first Stage 6 Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Saturday, 5 April 2025. Click above...
Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00
Post Race Breaking News
Breaking News is posted when the race is LIVE. The Post Race Breaking News for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2025 will be added on Sunday, 6 April 2025. Click above to sig...
Mon, 30 October 2023 at 12:00
LEADERS
1
Overall Rank
150
BIB
Individual Neutral Athlete
Nationality
Individual Neutral Athlete
CountryA
Status17:40:02
Overall-
Stage 1:
03:37:05 -
Stage 2:
03:56:47 -
Stage 3:
04:54:03 -
Stage 4:
05:12:07 -
Stage 5:
00:00:00 -
Stage 6:
00:00:00
Team
-
Charity
-
7
Overall Rank
81
BIB
United States
Nationality
United States
CountryA
Status21:50:38
Overall-
Stage 1:
04:30:56 -
Stage 2:
05:03:08 -
Stage 3:
05:47:58 -
Stage 4:
06:28:36 -
Stage 5:
00:00:00 -
Stage 6:
00:00:00
Team
-
Charity
-
Team Taiwan+
1
Overall Rank
Team Members
Huang, Chang Wei
Taiwan
NationalityBIB
Lee, Min Feng
Taiwan
NationalityBIB
Lin, Kevin
Taiwan
NationalityBIB
A
Status27:44:41
Overall-
Stage 1:
05:28:45 -
Stage 2:
06:42:18 -
Stage 3:
07:12:41 -
Stage 4:
08:20:57
Runmates
1
Overall Rank
Team Members
Fung, Anthony
Hong Kong
NationalityBIB
Yeung, Tsz Leong
Hong Kong
NationalityBIB
Yeung, Yuk Fai
Hong Kong
NationalityBIB
A
Status21:48:28
Overall-
Stage 1:
06:22:47 -
Stage 2:
07:28:31 -
Stage 3:
07:57:10 -
Stage 4:
00:00:00 -
Stage 5:
00:00:00 -
Stage 6:
00:00:00
PHOTOS - STAGE 3
STAGE DETAILS
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02 Apr 2025
Stage 4
Start Time: 8:00am
Stage Name: The Infamous Salt Flats
Distance: 44.4 Kilometers (27.8 Miles)
Starters: 131
Elevation Gain: 468 Meters
Elevation Loss: 600 Meters
Altitude Start of Stage 1: 2464 Meters (8081 Feet)
Altitude End of Stage 1: 2321 Meters (7615 Feet)
Estimated Fastest Time: 4:26 hours
Estimated Slowest Time: 12:31 hours
# of CheckPoints: 4 (Including Camp)
Weather Forecast: High - 19C (66F), Sunny (Cooler than Stage 1, 2 and 3)
Elevation Chart:Course Notes:
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BLOGS
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Apr 2025Stage 3 - The Atacamenos Trail
Today was brutal! The end. Just kidding. Well, that was going to be the extent of today’s blog because the course was one of the ...
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Apr 2025Stage 3
Hi everyone Before I get started, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to Kedesh Santuario via Mozambikes, for your generous donati ...
01
Apr 2025ETAPA 3
Una nueva etapa superada pero con mucho sufrimiento en algunos momentos de la etapa, sobretodo en los 8kms de Salt Flats donde era imposible correr y ...
STORIES
Atacama Crossing 2025 - Snapshot of the Field
As we look forward to the 18th edition of the Atacama Crossing, which begins on 30 March 2025, let’s review the field including the stats, the facts and the top contenders below: 44 countries represented The countries most represented incl ...
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The Atacama Crossing is the Grand Finale of the 4 Deserts Grand Slam / Plus 2024-25
Twelve remarkable individuals are set to achieve the 4 Deserts Grand Slam (Plus) when they complete the Atacama Crossing (Chile) in March 2025. In March 2025, twelve remarkable individuals will finish the ultimate challenge: completing the 4 Desert ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are many questions that you may have as make the final preparations for the Atacama Crossing. Most questions are answers in the Essential Race Information document which is available to confirmed racers. However this list of questions ha ...
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Atacama Crossing 2023: Post Race Reflections
It has been a little over one week since crossing the finish line in the town square of San Pedro de Atacama. I hope everyone has recovered well. Gear check. Arrival at Camp 1. As this was my 2nd attempt at the Atacama Crossing, withdrawing last ...
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Top Tips & Notes on Training From Atacama Crossing Racer & Trainer
In September 2023, I competed in the Atacama Crossing, a 250km 6-stage footrace through the Atacama Desert in Chile. It was my first stage race and I finished feeling strong, injury-free, and in 2nd place. Most general training advice is e ...
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Training Plans
RacingThePlanet and our friends at Unbound Running have put together some training plans to help you with your preparation. There are three levels available: Beginner Intermediate Advanced Good luck with your training! ...
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Sarah Opperman's Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2019 Race Report
Sarah Oppermann, Ireland / Stage wins: 2 / Finishing Position: 5th Female 24th Overall/ Finishing Time: 39 hours 37mins 45 What and where: The Atacama Crossing (by RacingThePlanet) is a 250km, six stage self-supported race. Carrying all you need for ...
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Atacama Crossing 2025: What’s not to love?
What’s not to love about this iconic race, in the driest of the deserts in the 4 Deserts Race Series and the world! The Atacama Desert is situated in the north of Chile and some areas have never been known to receive even a drop of rainfall s ...
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San Pedro de Atacama - What an Amazing Place
“The most chilled town I've ever visited” said two-time 4 Deserts competitor and three-time volunteer Natasha. “It hasn't changed much since the first time I was there 11 years to when I volunteered for 4 Deserts more recentl ...
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Sustainability and Giving Back at RacingThePlanet
The ethos of RacingThePlanet is to take people back to basics, to experience cultures, and to leave no trace while doing so. Many of our races take place in places that few people have the opportunity to visit, and in this era of plastic and environm ...
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Multi-Day Magic
Scotty Hawker's running resembles the elevation profile of a mountainous ultra race with its peaks and troughs, but a recent foray into the work of multi-day events helped the Kiwi athlete remember why he loves the ultra running community so much.&nb ...
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