NAMIB RACE (NAMIBIA)
250km / 155 mile, 6-Stage Ultramarathon

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• 13 Aug 2025 Race Reports

  To get a first-hand account of the Namib Race, have a read of these race reports which include Stage-by-Stage accounts, pre-race preparations, competitors backgrounds and lessons learned.

• 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 Who will be at the Namib Race

  There is still one year to go and there is already great line up for the Namib Race.

• 10 Jul 2025 Next Edition of the Namib Race - August 2026

  Have a look at the itinerary and mark you calendars!  We hope to see you in coastal town of Swakopmund for an adventure in the oldest desert in the world.  

• 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.  This will give you a good idea of the coverage you can expect when you race in Namibia. 

• 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 Namib Race. 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. 

• 21 May 2025 Don't Know How to Get Started?

  Read this feature about how to get started, milestones to achieve and training to do based on your goal.

• 07 May 2025 Namib Race Videos

  Be inspired by hundreds of videos from the Namib Race over the years.  See the stunning scenery, challenging terrain and inspiring people from the previous editions of the race.

• 23 Apr 2025 Training Plans

  Not sure where to start? Have a look at our training plans.  There is one for a beginners, intermediate and also an advanced one if you would like to aim for a Top 10 finish.