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Madagascar 2014
- EVENT CALENDAR
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EVENT NAME LOCATION DATE Gobi March China 2 Jun 2013 RacingThePlanet: Iceland Iceland 4 Aug 2013 Sahara Race Egypt 16 Feb 2014 Gobi March China 1 Jun 2014 RacingThePlanet: Madagascar Madagascar 31 Aug 2014 Atacama Crossing Chile 5 Oct 2014 The Last Desert Antarctica 16 Nov 2014 Sahara Race Egypt 15 Feb 2015 Gobi March China 31 May 2015 Atacama Crossing Chile 4 Oct 2015
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Preparing for Madagascar 2014
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Official Competitor List
Over 45 nationalities are represented in Madagascar 2014. See the Official Competitor list to see who is taking part... -
Climate and temperature
View the Quick Facts and FAQ that help to prepare for Madagascar 2014... -
Madagascar 2014 for a Good Cause
Have you chosen your charity for Madagascar 2014? Send us the details for a listing at the charities section... -
Live Updates from the Field
Follow the Atacama Crossing (Chile) 2013 and share competitors experiences from the field. Race blogs, photos and stage updates are a great source of information for your preparation... -
Equipment
Have a look at what equipment is needed for Madagascar 2014. Read also gear related Expert Articles, that give more insight to the topic. -
Charities worth considering
Much of the wilderness in Madagascar, in particular forests, need protection. If you are still considering which charity to support, some of the local nature conservation projects are worth considering -
The Official Press Release
Madagascar announced as Roving Race location in 2014... -
Registration is now open for Madagascar 2014
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Preparing for an Event
The most common questions that are asked just before or just after a competitor
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- Pre-Race
A Pre-Race update will be provided on Saturday, 30 August 2014.... - Stage 1
Stage 1 update will be provided on Sunday, 31 August 2014.... - Stage 2
Stage 2 update will be provided on Monday, 1 September 2014.... - Stage 3
Stage 3 update will be provided on Tuesday, 2 September 2014.... - Stage 4
Stage 4 update will be provided on Wednesday, 3 September 2014.... - Stage 5
Stage 5 update will be provided on Thursday, 4 and Friday, 5 September 2014.... - Stage 6
Stage 6 update will be provided on Saturday, 6 September 2014.... - Post-Race
A Post-Race update will be provided on Sunday, 7 September 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.
ABOUT Madagascar

Madagascar is located in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa, just south of the equator. Over 1,580 kilometers / 1,000 miles long and 570 kilometers / 350 miles wide, Madagascar is the world’s fourth largest island. The island’s vast forests, crystalline lakes, huge caverns and savannas, as well as grassland, deserts, mountains, rain forests and rivers provide a home for an array of exotic animals and vegetation.
COMPETITORS
Pre-Race- 00h 00m1.
Ahmadi, Ali - 00h 00m2.
Abson, Yvonne - 00h 00m3.
Adamson, Louise - 00h 00m4.
Aitken, Dughall S. - 00h 00m5.
Alessandro, Carrara - 00h 00m6.
Alli, Ahmad - 00h 00m7.
Arend, Marc-Eric - 00h 00m8.
Ashley-Cooper, Nick - 00h 00m9.
Balliano, Luigi - 00h 00m10.
Barnes, William W. - 00h 00m11.
Belitz, Frank - 00h 00m12.
Bellairs, David - 00h 00m13.
Bessett, Jesse - 00h 00m14.
Beron, Ricardo G. - 00h 00m15.
Bishop, Simone A. - 00h 00m16.
Braithwaite, Emily L. - 00h 00m17.
Braithwaite, Paula H. - 00h 00m18.
Breitenmoser, Roland - 00h 00m19.
Broomhead, Robbie P. - 00h 00m20.
Brydon, Steven - 00h 00m21.
Bubner, Nadine - 00h 00m22.
Buckworth, Nick - 00h 00m23.
Bulla, German - 00h 00m24.
Burke, Ashley P. - 00h 00m25.
Burke, Jamie H. - 00h 00m26.
Buttery, Edward - 00h 00m27.
Byrne, Rob - 00h 00m28.
Cabrera, Luis E. - 00h 00m29.
Campbell, Paul J. - 00h 00m30.
Celal, Devrim - 00h 00m31.
Chan, Alfonso G. - 00h 00m32.
Chandler, Michael L. - 00h 00m33.
Chapman, Alex - 00h 00m34.
Chau, Duncan - 00h 00m35.
Chaudhry, Ali - 00h 00m36.
Chen, Pearly Yihsuan - 00h 00m37.
Chen, Sheng - 00h 00m38.
Cheng, Agnes - 00h 00m39.
Christanto, Mira - 00h 00m40.
Clarke, Suzanne M. - 00h 00m41.
Clement, Chaumette - 00h 00m42.
Coker, Elise - 00h 00m43.
Colin-Jones, Alexander M. - 00h 00m44.
Collett, Sophie - 00h 00m45.
Collis, Paul A. - 00h 00m46.
Cooke, Alison M. - 00h 00m47.
Corredor, Paola E. - 00h 00m48.
Counihan, Shaun - 00h 00m49.
Coyne, Robert F. - 00h 00m50.
Creek, Roberto W. - 00h 00m51.
Dame, Benjamin
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