Playitas Resort
Accommodation type "appart-hotel" for 4/5 people, to be shared with up to 4 other participants.
7th Edition: September 20 – 27, 2025
Registration opening: January 15, 2025
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).
You can choose between 3 different distances: 70, 100 or 120km, divided into 3 stages.
Here is the breakdown:
You will be able to walk or run these distances. More info on the distances and format here.
What is included in each offer:
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.
In case of doubt as the adventure approaches, You can postpone your participation free of charge to the next edition until June 29, 2025
Our registration conditions allow you to cancel free of charge until April 27, 2025.
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).
The MDS is a week of adventure in total: 2 nights at the Playitas Resort before the departure of the 1st stage, 3 nights in the desert, then 2 nights at the Playitas Hotel.
The Playitas Resort is located in the southeast of the island of Fuerteventura. It has many sports facilities, which make it the sportiest hotel in Europe.
During your stay at Playitas, you have access to the hotel's facilities (gym, yoga classes, indoor cycling, cross-fit room, etc.) and half-board (breakfast and buffet dinner included).
The Gala evening, which takes place on Thursday, is organized at Playitas. All participants staying at La Pared will have access to a shuttle service, before and after the event, to travel between the two hotels.
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:
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:
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:
An additional €200 discount for the first 200 registrants.
These prices are for one person’s registration.
ULTRA-FLEXIBLE REGISTRATION CONDITIONS
Cancellation conditions:
Postponement conditions:
INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE:
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:
1, 3 or 5 instalments
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).
WAA "What An Adventure" is a French brand of innovative clothing and accessories dedicated to the outdoors, particularly desert environments. Since 2009, WAA Ultra has been developing specialized products for MDS participants.