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Q1: What is RacingThePlanet 100: Taklamakan Desert?
A1: : It is a self-sufficient 100km non-stop ultra marathon across the harsh and spectacular Taklamakan Desert in China.
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Q2: Why was the Taklamakan Desert chosen as the location for RacingThePlanet 100?
A2: RacingThePlanet seeks a new and remote location in the world for each event. The area is chosen for its stunning landscape, culture and challenging terrain. The location may be anywhere from islands to deserts to mountains to jungles.
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Q3: Is RacingThePlanet 100 part of the 4 Deserts Series?
A3: No, it is not part of the 4 Desert Series.
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Q4: What is the format of RacingThePlanet 100: Taklamakan Desert?
A4: It is a self-sufficient 100 km non-stop ultra marathon which must completed in 48 hours.
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Q5: Is there a recommended and mandatory gear list?
A5: Yes, you will be provided with a recommended and mandatory gear list for RacingThePlanet 100.
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Q6: Can I extend my stay?
A6: Yes, there will be tour packages offered if you wish to extend your stay.
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Q7: If I don't want to compete in the full 100km race is there an option to compete in a shorter distance?
A7: Yes, there will be a self-sufficient 50km race option for you to experience the Taklamakan Desert.
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Q8: Can I enter as part of a team?
A8: Yes, you can enter as a team with a minimum of three members or as an individual.
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Q9: Who typically competes in a RacingThePlanet event?
A9: The typical competitor is a working professional, a high achiever - someone who believes in maximizing every opportunity in life. Our competitors generally work full time, some have families, many do a lot of community service and all lead a healthy lifestyle. Our competitors consist of medical doctors, professors, investment bankers, small business owners, actor/ actresses, entrepreneurs, journalists, top athletes and coaches, military professionals, managers and stay-at-home moms and dads. We have many father/son, father/daughter, mother/son and brother/sister competitors.
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Q10: How much training will be required?
A10: Our competitors are busy professionals - we don't expect them to train all the time. Many complete the event with minimal training, some want to win and thus train a lot. Each competitor has his or her own goal. We simply want everyone to finish.
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Q11: What is special about RacingThePlanet 100: Taklamakan Desert?
A11: Each event highlights an indigenous culture in the region with the hope of preserving the culture for generations to come. You will also experience the best in landscape and terrain only able to be experienced in an event such as RacingThePlanet: Taklamakan Desert.
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Q12: What is the best part of the event?
A12: Many say it's the competitors themselves - that they leave the event with a new set of friends from all over the world. Many call on these new friends in business later or just to have dinner when passing through someone's hometown. Some have even met their future spouse!
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Q13: Are there checkpoints / aid stations along the course?
A13: Yes, there will be checkpoints / aid stations approximately every 10km where water will be available. Since this is a self-sufficient ultra marathon bag drops will not be allowed.
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Q14: Can I run for a charity?
A14: Absolutely - we encourage it. Many of our competitors have raised significant amounts of money for charities all over the world.
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Q15: My ultimate goal is to complete The Last Desert in Antarctica. Does RacingThePlanet 100: Taklamakan Desert count towards the qualification for this?
A15: No. The Last Desert is only open to those who have completed two of the "three deserts" which include the Gobi March in China, the Atacama Crossing in Chile and the Sahara Race in Egypt. RacingThePlanet 100: Taklamakan Desert does not count towards those qualifications
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Q16: Any last words to describe RacingThePlanet 100: Taklamakan Desert?
A16: Life enhancing for all, life changing for many.
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