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Ultra X Sahara takes place in the remote and awe-inspiring Chegaga region of the Moroccan Sahara. This is a demanding 5-stage course covering 220km, designed for those seeking a serious challenge.
5-stage course covering 220km
Vast sand dunes and rocky plateaus
Extreme desert terrain
UTMB indexed race
Start / Finish
Chegaga region, Morocco
Chegaga region, Morocco (after final stage, participants transferred to Karam Palace in Ouarzazate)
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
Transfer back to Official Race Hotel (Karam Palace in Ouarzazate) after final stage
Full physiotherapy service all week
Accommodation during the race from Monday 23rd through to Friday 27th March
Fully marked course
Medical staff on course and at the campsite
Permanent showers and toilets at campsites
GPS Tracker
Drinking water at checkpoints on course and hot water for preparing food at the campsite
Ground assistance and full safety support
Option to purchase images from the event photographer
UTMB World Series Indexed race (100k category)
Awards Ceremony at the race hotel (drinks not included)
All bus transfers included from Marrakech airport to the start and back
On the day
Bag drop
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The race starts on 22 March 2027. The first stage commences on Tuesday 24th March and the last on Saturday 28th March.
The total elevation gain is +2932 meters and loss -2932 meters.
Yes, Ultra X Sahara is a UTMB indexed race.
In the scenario that you cannot finish a stage at one of our events, you will be offered entry into the following edition of the race at half price. You will not receive a finishers medal or official result.
Full physiotherapy service all week, accommodation during the race from Monday 23rd through to Friday 27th March, fully marked course, medical staff on course and at the campsite, permanent showers and toilets at campsites, GPS tracker, drinking water at checkpoints and hot water for preparing food at the campsite, ground assistance and full safety support, option to purchase images from the event photographer, UTMB World Series Indexed race (100k category), finisher’s medal, awards ceremony at the race hotel (drinks not included), all bus transfers included from Marrakech airport to the start and back.
Entry fee
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Expected March 2028
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