ATACAMA CROSSING (CHILE)
250km / 155 mile, 6-Stage Ultramarathon

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• 13 Aug 2025 Stage Distances, Elevation, Terrain and More

  Have a look at the course details including distances each day, the elevation gain and loss and terrain. 

• 05 Aug 2025 Everything You Need to Know about Gear, Clothing & Nutrition

  4 Deserts Club Member Mike Williams, a veterinarian from Florida, United States, provides an in-depth overview of the gear, clothing, and nutrition required for a RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon.

   

• 23 Jul 2025 Mark Your Calendars - April 2027

  The next  edition of the Atacama Crossing is set for April 2027.  Mark your calendars and start to plan. 

• 10 Jul 2025 Be Inspired by the Photos

  Photos speak a thousand words - and the photos from past editions of the Atacama Crossing say it all.  Stunning scenery, challenging terrain, emotional moments, incredible starry skies and a unique culture. 

• 29 Jun 2025 Relive the Gobi March 2025

  The Gobi March 2025 has come to spectacular end.  Relive the photos, videos, blogs and also the final film.  

• 22 Jun 2025 Follow the Gobi March (Mongolia) LIVE NOW

  You can follow the race through Live Tracking, Photos, Videos. Results and more. It will give you an idea of how friends and family can follow the Atacama Crossing. You can also send messages of support to competitors through the results page.  

• 11 Jun 2025 New UltraLite Category

  If you are not ready for 250km, self-supported, but still want to experience the scenery, terrain and camaraderie then have a look at RacingThePlanet UltraLite. 

• 28 May 2025 Learnings from the Atacama Crossing
  Blogs are written from the Cybertent during the race.  Scott Read's blogs posts, especially his post-race entry detailing what went well and things he learned for next time, is a great read for those planning to do the race. 
  

• 14 May 2025 This race was absolutely fantastic—one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences

  Karina Ragalie from Canada joined and completed the Atacama Crossing last month. After completing the race, she wants people to know that they don't have to wait eight years to get to the startline. "This wasn’t just a race. It was a journey of perseverance, dreaming big and doing something that I never thought was possible. The Atacama Crossing changed my life. And I know I’ll be back."

• 30 Apr 2025 The next edition of the Atacama Crossing starts on 4 April 2027

  Mark your calendar and start to plan for the adventure of a lifetime!