'Active' or (A) means that a competitor has completed all sections of the course to date.

'Incomplete' or (I) means that the competitor has not yet completed the stage or is still out on the course.

'Unranked' or (U) means that a competitor has not completed all sections of the course but is still continuing. Unranked competitors will not receive a medal.

'Withdrew' or (W) means that a competitor has withdrawn from the race and will not continue with any sections of the course.

'Did Not Start' or (DNS) indicates that a competitor withdrew just before the start of the event.

'Penalty' or (P) means that a competitor may be assigned a penalty and thus his or her finishing time is under review.

The Hamada Trail: Challenging stage requiring careful navigation through huge white rock formations. Distance: 35 Kilometers.

The White Desert: The most beautiful rock formations in the white desert, with many resembling the shapes of animals, through sandy and stony terrain. Distance: 41.8 Kilometers.

Sandy Field: Crossing the never ending Sahara desert through soft sand to arrive at a paradise camp. Distance: 37 Kilometers.

The Spring to Nowhere: Through the Qarawin dunes via a beautiful mini oasis with trees and spring water before the start of the endless plateau. Distance: 37 Kilometers.

The Black Desert March: A lunar landscape to the plateau drop off, down to civilization and an authentic village at the gateway to the black desert. Distance: 92.6 Kilometers.

Footsteps to Giza Pyramids: A sprint through the ancient city of Giza a wonder of the world, the Giza Pyramids, to arrive at the finish line just in front of the Pyramids. Distance: 10 Kilometers.