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The Marathon des Sables ultramarathon, scheduled for April 3-13, has been postponed to Sept. 18-28.
Marathon Des Sables: Communicate. Dear competitor:
Given this more than worrying situation and the circular published by the Ministry of Interior of the Kingdom of Morocco on March 4, 2020 on the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19), it is very likely that the 35th MARATHON DES will be banned SABLES planned from April 3 to 13, 2020.
As a precaution, we prefer to anticipate and assume our responsibilities. Therefore, we inform you today that this edition is postponed until the 35th period from September 18 to 28, 2020.
We understand that the postponement of this edition can be very complicated for each and every one of you. However, unfortunately it seems inevitable to us to make this decision one month after the initial departure for the well-being of all and for the pleasure that we want to keep within the MDS family.
Know that this situation affects us all, but we will see each other in a few months to celebrate this anniversary edition in the best conditions.
Thank you for your understanding and see you soon under the stars!
(03/09/2020) Views: 1,785 ⚡AMPThe Marathon des Sables is ranked by the Discovery Channel as the toughest footrace on earth. Seven days 250k Known simply as the MdS, the race is a gruelling multi-stage adventure through a formidable landscape in one of the world’s most inhospitable climates - the Sahara desert. The rules require you to be self-sufficient, to carry with you on your...
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