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Darbaroud Marathon des Sables

  • Venue: Morocco
  • Date: TBC
  • Organised by: Guide Dogs Events Team
  • Contact: Guide Dogs Events Team, events@guidedogs.org.uk, 0845 600 6787


More about Darbaroud Marathon des Sables

Picture of Guide Dogs team trekking through the desert.

1 - 12 April 2010 and 26 March - 6 April 2011

Have you got what it takes to take part in the toughest foot race on earth?

Only 800 people get to take part in this World renowned event every year, as they cross 150 miles of Saharan desert in less than a week, it’s not hard to see why!

The Marathon des Sables is held every year in the southern Moroccan desert. The event started in 1986, as is now recognised as the toughest foot race on earth, as participants will cover the equivalent of 5.5 marathons in 6 days in extreme conditions.

In addition, competitors have to carry everything they need for the entire race (apart from water and a tent) on their backs.

Entries are now open for the 26th race taking place in March/April 2011. If you manage to get an entry into the event, we'd be delighted if you support Guide Dogs. Just let us know and we'll sign you up to Team Guide Dogs! As an own place runner, you will not have a minimum fundraising target.

All the funds that you raise will help us support blind and partially-sighted people throughout the UK. Once you sign up to Team Guide Dogs, we'll provide you with a full support pack including training plan, sponsor forms, fundraising tips and a technical running top to wear on the day.

The support package page will give your more details on the Guide Dogs support you'll receive.




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Join Team Guide Dogs at running events all over the world. Whether you're running a 5K race or a marathon, we'll support you every step of the way - which is why we were voted in the top three charities to run for in a Runners World poll.

Take a look at our individual running event pages to find out how you can join Team Guide Dogs. If your event isn't listed here, you can still run for us using your own place in any event you choose!

To find out more click on the event of your choice, or you can complete an enquiry form, contact our dedicated Events Team on 0845 600 6787, or we can call you back.

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