Half Marathon Des Sables Fuerteventura

MDS FUERTEVENTURA

7th Edition: September 20 – 27, 2025

Registration opening: January 15, 2025

THE CONCEPT

THE CONCEPT

The MDS Fuerteventura combines adventure and hotel accommodation for an exceptional week!

Explore the island of Fuerteventura and its breathtaking scenery. 

On the program: 

During the MDS adventure, you'll experience the rhythm of Fuerteventura's desert through 3 stages to be completed at your own pace: walking or running. You'll spend 3 nights at the MDS bivouac and enjoy 4 nights at the Playitas Resort hotel, offering numerous facilities (two nights before, two nights after).

Discover the film of the MDS Fuerteventura 2024

Distances

Distances

You can choose between 3 different distances: 70, 100 or 120km, divided into 3 stages.

Here is the breakdown:

  • Stage 1: around 25 to 30km
  • Stage 2: around 20, 40 or 60km
  • Stage 3: around 25 to 30km

You will be able to walk or run these distances. More info on the distances and format here.

LIVE THE EXPERIENCE OF YOUR LIFE

The program of the adventure

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THE OFFERS

What is included in each offer:

  • Bib for the adventure
  • Transfers between the airport and the hotel
  • 4 nights at the hotel (2 before the race, 2 after) 
  • 3 nights at the MDS bivouac, in individual tent
  • Medal and finisher T-shirt
  • Gala dinner

Below is a list of the different offers/accommodation.

You will share your room at the hotel with one or several participants depending on the offer you chose. Once you have registered, you will have the opportunity to fill in the name of the person(s) you wish to share the hotel with.  

If you do not fill in anything, you will be randomly assigned with one or two other participants.  

The rooms are not mixed, unless otherwise requested. 

Appart Hotel

Playitas Resort

Accommodation type "appart-hotel" for 4/5 people, to be shared with up to 4 other participants.

€2,150 / person

€1,950 / person
For the first 200 to join

Hotel for 2

Playitas Resort

Hotel accommodation for 2 people, to be shared with another participant.

€2,250 / person

€2,050 / person
For the first 200 to join

Hotel for 3

Playitas Resort

Hotel accommodation for 3 people, to be shared with two other participants.

€2,350 / person

€2,150 / person
For the first 200 to join

A WEEK OUT OF TIME

Join the adventure serenely

The organisation of the MDS does its best to ensure that the event takes place in the best conditions, and that participants who register don’t take any risk with adjusted cancellation and postponement conditions.

Free postponement

In case of doubt as the adventure approaches, You can postpone your participation free of charge to the next edition until June 29, 2025

Cancellation conditions

Our registration conditions allow you to cancel free of charge until April 27, 2025.

Cancellation insurance

In case of cancellation of the event by the organization, you will be refunded 100% of the amount you paid within 60 days.

Details of cancellation and postponement conditions are available in the regulations:

MDS Fuerteventura 2025 – 7th edition, Rules and Conditions of Sale (coming soon).

INFO FUERTEVENTURA 2025

INFO HOW TO GET THERE?

Simply book your plane ticket to arrive at Fuerteventura airport on Saturday, September 20.

Once there, you will be welcomed by the organization and transfers will be organized to the hotel, which is 45min far from the airport. However, if you prefer to take a taxi to get there faster, this is also possible.

Here is the address of the hotel:

- Playitas Hotel 

Las Playitas
City: Tuineje
Department: Las Palmas
Community: Canarias

PROGRAM OF THE WEEK

Saturday: arrival at the hotel 

Sunday: technical and medical checks, day and night at the hotel

Monday: first stage, night at the bivouac

Tuesday: second stage, night at the bivouac

Wednesday: rest day, night at the bivouac

Thursday: third stage, night at the hotel

Friday: free day at the hotel, awards ceremony, gala dinner, night at the hotel

Saturday: return transfers and end of the adventure 

WHAT DO I TAKE WITH ME?

If it’s your first MDS, you probably have a lot of questions. Once you've registered, we'll send you a complete checklist of materials, but here's the most important things to have per person: 

  • Backpack + 2 water bottles (Ultrabag 20L type)
  • T-shirt + running shorts 
  • Trail shoes + Anti-sand gaiters 
  • Cap and sunglasses 
  • Change: light T-shirt + light shorts / leggings 
  • Windbreaker jacker for mornings and evenings
  • Sleeping bag + mattress for the night
  • Hygiene products (sunscreen, soap, antiseptic, etc.) 
  • Toilet paper 
  • Food and kitchen utensils (pots and pans, lighter, fire starter cube...) 

You can take a large suitcase with more clothes, which you will leave in your hotel room and return to the hotel after the adventure for the last few days. 

Find more details about equipment

MEALS

A total of 10 meals will be required as follows:

  • Day 3: lunch, dinner. 
  • Day 4 and 5: breakfast, lunch, dinner. 
  • Day 6: breakfast, lunch. 

 
The equivalent to 2000KCAL per day is recommended by the organization.

ABOUT US

The MARATHON DES SABLES are unforgettable races and adventures in timeless destinations.

A week-long adventure combining challenge, encounters and spectacular scenery. 

The MDS events are organized by WAA a French brand of innovative clothing and accessories dedicated to the outdoors, particularly desert environments. 

PRICES

Here are the prices of the MDS Fuerteventura 2025:

Accommodation at Playitas Resort:

  • Appart-hotel offer: €2,150 per person  
  • Hotel for 2 offer: €2,250€ per person 
  • Hotel for 3 offer: €2,350€ per person 

An additional €200 discount for the first 200 registrants. 

These prices are for one person’s registration.

ULTRA-FLEXIBLE REGISTRATION CONDITIONS

Cancellation conditions:

  • No cancellation fees until April 27, 2025.
  • From April 28, 2025 to June 1, 2025 included, 25% of the total registration fee will be retained by the organization in case of cancellation. 
  • From June 2, 2025 to June 29, 2025 included, 50% of the total registration fee will be retained by the organization in case of cancellation. 
  • From June 29, 2025, no refund is possible, however it will still be possible to postpone according to the conditions detailed below.

 

Postponement conditions: 

  • Up to June 29, 2025 included, free postponement to the next edition is possible.
  • From June 30, 2025 to August 10, 2025 included: 250€ fee for a report.
  • From August 11, 2025: no postponement possible.

INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE:

  • Transfers from the airport to the hotel
  • Bib for the race
  • 3 nights at the MDS bivouac, in individual tent
  • 4 nights half-board: 2 nights before the race + 2 nights after the race
  • Gala Dinner
  • Medal and finisher t-shirt

SAFETY

During the race, you will be surrounded by the medical and organization teams from the beginning to the end of the stages.

The routes are marked out with stakes every 50/100 meters, so it is almost impossible to get lost.

You will all be equipped with a GPS beacon with an alarm button, allowing the organization to locate you at any time.

At any time, you can go to the medical tent present at the bivouac.

TERMS OF PAYMENT

You can pay by:

  • Credit card
    • 1, 3 or 5 instalments

       

  • Bank transfer
    • 1 instalment

The number of instalments may vary depending on the date of registration. The registration will be 100% completed once the total amount of the registration fee has been paid.

REGULATION

Consult the MDS Fuerteventura 2025 Regulations and Terms of Sales.

REGULATIONS AND TERMS OF SALES (coming soon).

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