About Namib Race

The Namib Race is a 7-day, 250 km / 155 mile footrace that takes place within the oldest desert and the largest dunes in the world. Through the seven days, competitors experience some of the most stunning and iconic desert landscape. The course takes you through amazing desert scenery including wide-open red plains, scattered mountain outcrops, huge expanses of dramatic sand dunes, moon-like landscape, Atlantic waves crashing against the sandy desert shore-line, and a fascinating array of plants and animals.

Itinerary

  • 14 Aug 2026

    Competitors Arrive (hotel provided)

  • 15 Aug 2026

    Race Check-In & Go to Camp 1

  • 16 Aug 2026

    Race Starts

  • 16 Aug 2026 - to - 22 Aug 2026

    Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 take place

  • 22 Aug 2026

    Awards Banquet (hotel provided)

  • 23 Aug 2026

    Event Concludes

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  • 30 Mar 2025 The Atacama Crossing is Now LIVE

    Follow the Atacama Crossing 2025 LIVE from Sunday, 30 March - Saturday, 5 April.  You can follow the race through our LIVE page, including GPS Tracking, or sign up for Breaking News to receive updates to your email.

  • 07 Mar 2025 The Line Up So Far

    There is still more than one year until the Namib Race, but we already have a great line up.  Is your name on the list? 

  • 26 Feb 2025 Training Plans

    If you are looking for a training plan, you can start by looking at these generic ones.  There is a Beginner (it's your first big ultramarathon or stage race and you just want to finish with a smile), Intermediate and Advanced option.

  • 12 Feb 2025 What are you doing in August 2026?

    Make it moment to remember by joining the Namib Race.

  • 30 Jan 2025 Racing Namibia Documentary

    If this doesn't inspire you, we don't know what will. Jeff Pelletier documented his race in 2021 through nine, 30 minute episodes.

  • 21 Jan 2025 Zoom Recording: Tips and Advice from RacingThePlanet Alumni

    This Zoom Information Session featured three guest speakers who have completed RacingThePlanet Ultramarathons. They shared their experience and in particular:

    * What inspired them to take part in their first race
    * What they wish they had known before their first race
    * Gear and nutrition tips
    * Top 3 tips they would give to someone preparing for a race
    * Most valuable lesson learned at a race
    * Which race is their favourite and why - of the ones they have completed

  • 08 Jan 2025 Namib Race Summary

    This blog by a racer who completed the Namib Race 2024 gives a great overview of what to expect, as well as tips on preparation.

  • 01 Jan 2025 The Auckland doctor who ran an ultra marathon in every continent in a single year

    Congratulations, Inia!

  • 18 Dec 2024 Stay Inspired Over the Holidays

    See all the videos from the past seven editions of the Namib Race.

  • 06 Dec 2024 And That's Wrap for The Last Desert (Antarctica) 2024

    An incredible race in a spectacular place has come to an end. See the action including final results, awards, photos, videos and more.  The next edition will be held in November 2026.

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