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Atacama Crossing
503DAYS UNTIL THE ATACAMA CROSSING 2014
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Trail magazine follows Beatriz Garcia Berche
Spanish competitor Beatriz Garcia Berche provides a first-hand account of her experiences at the Atacama Crossing 2012. (Spanish) -
Insights into racing in the Atacama Desert
Competitor blogs from past years are a great way to learn race tips, find gear advice and gather useful information. -
China's Xing Bo in Life Weekly
Xing Bo talks about the solitude and difficulty of the Atacama Desert... and also getting his backpack down to an incredible 5 kilograms! (Chinese) -
View the itinerary for the Atacama Crossing 2014
The tenth anniversary edition of the event will begin on Sunday, 5 October 2014. -
View photos from the Atacama Crossing 2013
Daily Atacama Crossing 2013 photos and videos can be viewed in the media galleries -
Korean Jesse Yoo captures his second 4 Deserts series medal at the Atacama Crossing 2013
Jesse Yoo of South Korea has completed more RacingThePlanet events than anyone else in the world -
Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine recognize Rebecca Pattinson
The Royal Family of Serbia recognizes Women's Champion Rebecca Pattinson for her fundraising efforts -
The Australian newspaper features Annabel Hepworth
Atacama Crossing 2013 competitor Annabel Hepworth blogs about her experience in the Atacama Desert -
Battle at the Front and more features
Besides the battle among top competitors at the Atacama Crossing 2013, there were also competitors who were in it for a different take on success...
Doctors in the Desert
It takes a unique doctor to want to be in the desert, let alone an entire team.
It takes a unique doctor to want to be in the desert, let alone an entire team.
Running with Diabetes
Beatriz has been a Type I diabetic her entire life, and it's just a part of her.
Beatriz has been a Type I diabetic her entire life, and it's just a part of her.
A Different Perspective
Two blind competitors from Japan and Brazil are setting examples beyond borders.
Two blind competitors from Japan and Brazil are setting examples beyond borders.
- Pre-Race
A Pre-Race update for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2014 will be posted on Saturday, 4 October 2014.... - Stage 1
A Stage 1 update for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2014 will be posted on Sunday, 5 October 2014.... - Stage 2
A Stage 2 update for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2014 will be posted on Monday, 6 October 2014.... - Stage 3
A Stage 3 update for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2014 will be posted on Tuesday, 7 October 2014.... - Stage 4
A Stage 4 update for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2014 will be posted on Wednesday, 8 October 2014.... - Stage 5
A Stage 5 update for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2014 will be posted on Thursday, 9 October and Friday, 10 October 2014... - Stage 6
A Stage 6 update for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2014 will be posted on Saturday, 11 October 2014.... - Post-Race
A Post-Race update for the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2014 will be posted on Sunday, 12 October 2014....
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Ming Pao: SMEs develop oversea markets by Internet April 19, 2013
Sharing the experience of the winning company - RacingThePlanet Ltd use Internet to expand overseas business.
Sharing the experience of the winning company - RacingThePlanet Ltd use Internet to expand overseas business.
DIE WELT: UBS-Hedgefonds-Managerin läuft 250-km-Marathon in der Wüste Gobi April 23, 2013
More and more women from the financial sector participate in ultra-marathons.
More and more women from the financial sector participate in ultra-marathons.
SFGate: women go to extremes April 22, 2013
Natalia Watkins, a 40-year-old Hong Kong-based executive for HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA), knows about endurance.
Natalia Watkins, a 40-year-old Hong Kong-based executive for HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA), knows about endurance.
Bloomberg: women go to extremes April 22, 2013
Natalia Watkins, a 40-year-old Hong Kong-based executive for HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA), knows about endurance.
Natalia Watkins, a 40-year-old Hong Kong-based executive for HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA), knows about endurance.
An endurance ordeal by sand and in snow December 5, 2012
Australia's Born To Run team has completed the Four Deserts Grand Slam, crossing the Sahara, Atacama, Gobi and Antarctic deserts together.
Australia's Born To Run team has completed the Four Deserts Grand Slam, crossing the Sahara, Atacama, Gobi and Antarctic deserts together.
Pushed to the limit: The World's Toughest Endurance Challenges November 28, 2012
While obesity rates soar in the developed world and we live an ever more sedentary lifestyle, the flip side to this health time bomb is the paradox th...
While obesity rates soar in the developed world and we live an ever more sedentary lifestyle, the flip side to this health time bomb is the paradox th...
My Perfect Adventure: Dean Karnazes December 12, 2012
The legendary ultramarathoner tells us why he blames his little habit on tequila, and that he’d be all in for a marathon in outer space—but also that ...
The legendary ultramarathoner tells us why he blames his little habit on tequila, and that he’d be all in for a marathon in outer space—but also that ...
Adventure traveler Len Stanmore is not your average retiree December 1, 2012
Millions of people dream of traveling more when they retire, but it’s a safe bet that few would approach their leisure years like Len Stanmore.
Millions of people dream of traveling more when they retire, but it’s a safe bet that few would approach their leisure years like Len Stanmore.
Racing for a Cause: A 3-Part Series Chronicling My Race Across Antarctica November 12, 2012
In just a few days, I'll strap on my 25-pound backpack and lace up my shoes to start a seven-day race across the coldest desert on the planet as part ...
In just a few days, I'll strap on my 25-pound backpack and lace up my shoes to start a seven-day race across the coldest desert on the planet as part ...
St Kilda dad Steve Brydon leaps from sofa to Sahara October 22, 2012
In just over 12 months, the father of two has transformed himself from a chubby armchair spectator to an ultra athlete.
In just over 12 months, the father of two has transformed himself from a chubby armchair spectator to an ultra athlete.
THE ATACAMA DESERT
One of the few deserts on Earth that doesn't receive any rain. It is a plateau in South America, covering a 600-mile (1,000 km) strip of land on the Pacific coast of South America, west of the beautiful Andes mountains.
Pre-Race
COMPETITORS
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Andrades De Zamora, Hilenia A. - 0h 00m2.
Aravena, Felipe - 0h 00m3.
Bolus, Ryan J. - 0h 00m4.
Bowler, Martin L. - 0h 00m5.
Calimano, Chris - 0h 00m6.
Cohen, Mauricio - 0h 00m7.
Dos Santos, Vladmi Virgilio M. - 0h 00m8.
Dudon, Emmanuelle - 0h 00m9.
Dyson, John W.B. - 0h 00m10. Fawell, Andrea J.
- 0h 00m11. Fisher, Graham V.
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Fujita, Keishi - 0h 00m13. Gonzales, Joey M.
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Hengartner, Rolf - 0h 00m15. Hidehumi, Ikebe
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Jin, Feibao - 0h 00m17. Jones, Tim
- 0h 00m18. Kawaguchi, Tetsutaro
- 0h 00m19. Lefevre, Mat
- 0h 00m20. Leighty, Erin P.
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Lim, Ford - 0h 00m22.
Luca, Cerini - 0h 00m23. Madera, Carlos M.
- 0h 00m24. Magee, Mike J.
- 0h 00m25. Melanson, Simon A.
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Mokhtari, Ashkan - 0h 00m27. Moore, Jonathon E.
- 0h 00m28. Moss, Richard
- 0h 00m29. Muldoon, Warren
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Park, Adam Chan Jun - 0h 00m31.
Parker, Gary - 0h 00m32. Phillips, Daniel
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Powers, Joe - 0h 00m35.
Riedacker, Alain - 0h 00m36. Solis Salazar, Carlos A.
- 0h 00m37. Stutt, Jez
- 0h 00m38. Thompson, Clare E.
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Varma, Manoj - 0h 00m40.
Viqueira, Sebastian - 0h 00m41.
Voigt, Torben - 0h 00m42. Watkins, Natalia
- 0h 00m43. Wei, Karen
- 0h 00m44. Zamora, Jose M.
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