RacingThePlanet | 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series

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The 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series is widely recognized as the most PRESTIGIOUS FOOTRACE series in the world

The series consists of the Namib Race (Namibia), Gobi March (Mongolia), Atacama Crossing (Chile) and The Last Desert (Antarctica). Competitors in the races traverse 250 kilometers in seven days over rough country terrain with only a place in a tent and water provided. They are supported by highly qualified staff, all with experience in hiking, marathons and ultramarathons, and medical teams specializing in wilderness medicine.

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Headlines

16 Apr 24 Impact Magazine: World's Most Extreme Races
Impact Magazine has named the 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series one of the World's Most Extreme, alongside the Western States 100 Miler and UTMB.
10 Apr 24 Who is Racing at the Namib Race
In a few weeks the Namib Race 2024 gets started. We have an exciting line up of competitors. Find out the stats, the facts, the speedsters and the more.
27 Mar 24 Watch the Racing Namibia Video Series
In less than one month the next edition of the Namib Race will get started. Watch this fabulous 9-part video series for insight into what is in store for competitors who will take on the race this year.
11 Mar 24 Sustainability and Giving Back
Since its founding in 2002, RacingThePlanet has continually looked for ways to support the local communities where its races are held, and for ways to stage the races in the most sustainable way. Read about some of RacingThePlanet's initiatives to make the world a better place.
26 Feb 24 Personal Trainers and Nutritionist
How to be sure to get to the finish line, check out our experienced personal trainers and nutritionist.
15 Feb 24 Zoom Recording on the Gobi March
Find out all about the Gobi March - logistics, format, equipment, course and more by listening to a recent Zoom Info Session.
12 Feb 24 Next Race: Namib Race 2024, Sign up Breaking News
Less than 80 days to the first race of 2024, and it's never too early to sign up for Breaking News. Don't miss the latest updates from the field.
22 Jan 24 Watch the Zoom Recording of Namib Race Information Session
If you missed the Zoom Call about the Namib Race, you can watch the recording. Find all about the logisitics, format, course, equipment and more.
05 Jan 24 Tips & Advice from Personal Trainers
Check out our Youtube channel for Tips & Advice from Personal Trainers who have completed a RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon.
29 Dec 23 Start the New Year with an exciting challenge
Find out more about RacingThePlanet and what it takes to complete a race by watching this Zoom Recording

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Personal Trainers

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Jeremy Inabnit

Jeremy is a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports & Medicine (NASM) and a Certified Ultrarunning Coach with United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy (UESCA). Jeremy was first in his age group at the Atacama Crossing 2023.

Hannah Walsh

Hannah founded Hannah Walsh Coaching in 2020 to bring her passion for ultramarathon running to other women. She recently was first in her age group at the Atacama Crossing 2023 where she ran with a group of her athletes, and she has also run RacingThePlanet: Lapland 2022 as well as the Atacama Crossing 2018.

John Bezou

John founded Hypoxia Performance after a 20-year military career where he served as Master Resilience Trainer and Director of Human Performance. John is a certified level 1 coach with USA Track and Field. John completed the 4 Deserts Grand Slam in 2022.

Zandy Mangold

Zandy grew up amongst the roots and rocks of rural New Hampshire, but has lived in Brooklyn, NY since 2001. After graduating from Connecticut College where he earned Academic All-American honors in cross-country, he embarked on a career as a photojournalist, and it was actually a photography assignment for RacingThePlanet that introduced him to ultrarunning. Zandy was Overall Champion at the Atacama Crossing 2017.

Jeff Ross

Jeff originates from Scotland, UK, and has been living in Malaysia since 2011. Jeff is a Certified Fitness Instructor and a Certified Revolution Running Coach.

Roberto Rivola

Roberto grew up in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland, spent his professional life in the various language regions of Switzerland and settled in the Engadine area in 2013. He has participated in numerous events and knows the trails of the Swiss alps well. Roberto has completed the Sahara Race 2018, and was 1st in his age group at Atacama Crossing 2023.

Scotty Hawker

Scotty Hawker is a professional trail and ultramarathon runner based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Scotty won first place at the Atacama Crossing 2023. Scotty has been training, racing and travelling around the world since 2014 throughout Europe, Asia and South America. He's finished in 3rd place at the UTMB, and 2nd place in the CCC, two of the most competitive ultramarathons in the world.

Hannah Alexander

Hannah Alexander is a qualified nutritionist (Bachelor’s of Applied Science – Human Nutrition) with experience in endurance nutrition. She has recently worked with professional ultrarunner Scotty Hawker on his nutrition and hydration plan for his first place finish at Atacama Crossing 2023, as well as another athlete who placed 2nd in another multi-day stage race.