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470DAYS UNTIL Madagascar 2014

MADAGASCAR 2014

RacingThePlanet’s seventh Roving Race will take place in Madagascar on 31 August 2014. The unique landscape includes lush rain forest, sheer rock cliffs, desert and savanna all surrounded by thousands of kilometers of pristine, turquoise shore line. This coupled with rich flora and fauna, much of which is not found anywhere else on earth, provide an exotic location for the race.

  • Preparing for Madagascar 2014
    Read this feature for tips on how to get started, set your goals and make your training plan
  • 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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  • 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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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

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  • 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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