We Are Family
Three siblings and a cousin participate in Jordan....
Carlos Garcia Prieto Interview
The entire Jordan course was born from the mind of master course maker, Carlos Garcia Prieto....
Making a Poem
We chat with local camp manager Yousef, to find out more about his life....
Power in Numbers
What are the essential ingredients for a winning team?...
From Deserts to the Olympics
Sophie Collett has been selected as an Olympic torchbearer....
The Superhuman
Brazilian ultra-runner, Carlos Dias, will be featured on the History Channel. ...
Imagining Jordan
The storied country of Jordan, with its tales of Lawrence of Arabia....
The Returners
More than 70% of competitors have competed in RacingThePlanet events....
The Benefits of Competing with a Friend
They say that a problem shared is a problem halved....
Preparing for an Event
Information to help get you started preparing for your event....
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