10 Marathons You Have to Run
| May 21, 2015
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Marathon Des Sables, UK
Known as the “Toughest Foot Race on Earth” the United Kingdom’s Marathon Des Sables race is not for the faint of heart. Located in the Sahara desert, this race is a true test of your mental and physical strength, covering a total of 254 km in six days. Participants must carry all they need to survive on their backs for the duration of this multi-day marathon adventure – minus drinking water. Desert mountains, sand storms and probably a few mirages are all to be expected if you dare to partake is this fierce foot race.
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