THE FORMATS
AN ADVENTURE FOR EVERYONE
With its 7 unique formats, the MDS makes the adventure accessible to all. Whether you are an ultra-runner or a walker, there is a format designed for you.
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DISCOVER THE MDS
"There are races. And there are adventures that change your life."
Since 1986, the MDS (MARATHON DES SABLES) has taken participants far beyond a simple race.With 6 destinations and 7 formats, the MDS offers around ten events every year across the globe. From the Moroccan Sahara to the wild coasts of Namibia and to the mystical deserts of Jordan, each experience is a unique adventure where pushing your limits meets the discovery of extraordinary landscapes.
The MDS is more than just a sporting challenge: it’s a human adventure.
Through the heat, the wind, the sand and the endless kilometers, you discover a strength you never knew you had. You share tents, meals, laughter, doubts and victories. You meet women and men from all over the world, each with their own story, dreams and struggles, and often you leave with friends for life.
CHOOSE AN ADVENTURE
UPCOMING EVENTS ...
ACCESSIBILITY
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
At the MDS, you set your own pace: run, walk, alternate… everything is possible.With generous cut-off times and an organization designed for everyone, you can fully enjoy the experience without the pressure of performance. Here, it’s not about speed: it’s about adventure, sharing, and the joy of reaching the finish line.
Whatever the format
Choice to run or walk
Run
Walk
For all ages
Generous time limits
EXPERIENCE THE MDS
THE ADVENTURE IN VIDEO
THEY LIVED IT
TESTIMONIALS
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