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8 Toughest Races Of The World

21 May 2020 10:40 AM
8 Toughest Races Of The World

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1. Marathon de Sables, Sahara Desert, Morocco

Marathon de Sables, Sahara Desert, Morocco
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How about joining marathon in the Sahara? Marathon des Sables, referred as one of the toughest races has by now completed almost two decades. Competitors all across the globe run for 6 consecutive days up to 156 miles. The runners must be self sufficient, should carry their own kits, food and other necessary items. The inhospitable desert conditions, the Moroccan sun, struggle across the dunes make the race more unique.

2. Jungle Marathon, Peru, Brazil

Jungle Marathon, Peru, Brazil
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The Jungle marathon in the Amazon forest of Brazil is indeed the wildest endurance race what every thrill seeker should join once in a lifetime. The total distance to be covered is either 110 km in 4 stages over 4 days or 242 km in 6 stages over 7 days. The competition gets harsher with the increasing swamp crossing, river crossing, climbing hills accompanied with bug bites, ghostly roar of animals, anacondas camouflaged in swamps and bogs.

3. Ultra -Trail du Mont Blanc

Ultra -Trail du Mont Blanc
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This non-stop race covers a distance of approx. 166 km with a total of climbing 9,600 m. Traversed across the Alps of France, Italy and Switzerland, the race is regarded as one of the toughest foot race on Europe. Climatic conditions are unpredictable, racers should be self supportive.

4. Bad Water, Death Valley, California

Bad Water, Death Valley, California
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If you want to have a close death encounter, try out racing in the Death Valley. The Bad Water ultra is a 135 m foot race from the Death Valley in California to Mt.Whitney. The entire course running below the sea level brings a chance to witness mesmerizing view of exotic flora and fauna. Held in July, temperature is at the extreme around 130 degree Fahrenheit leading to excessive dehydration.

5. Barkley Marathon, Tennessee

Barkley Marathon, Tennessee
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If you want to go nuts, then welcome to the world of Barkley. Inspired by a prison escape, the 100 mile endurance race takes place in Wartburg, Tennessee where participants run a 20 miles loop, five times over. The athletes get disqualified if they take longer than 2 hrs to complete a loop.The vertical climbing, bushy surface makes the race more challenging.

6. Ironman World Championship, Hawaii

Ironman World Championship, Hawaii
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Do you think Ironman exists only in Utopia? Probably no! You can find them on the Hawaii warming up for Ironman triathlon. This multi-sporting event involves 2.4 Miles swimming with a time limit of 2 hrs 20 mins, 112 miles bicycle ride within 10 hrs 30 mins and then concluding with a foot race of 26.2 miles by the 17th hr of the event. Participated by multi-taskers, this marathon is rated as one of the toughest race in the history of marathons.

7. Ultra, Arctic

6633 Ultra, Arctic
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How is a true arctic experience all about? To get the answer, join 6633 Ultra, a non-stop self sufficient foot race over either 120 miles or 350 miles which literary enters the arctic circle. The beautiful but mundane landscape, relentless wind and extremely cold weather make this race exceptionally tough.

8. Pikes Peak,Colorado

Pikes Peak,Colorado
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If you are looking for a race with difference, then opt for Pikes Peak in Manitau springs, Colorado. Organised in the late summer, this trail run is tagged as one of the toughest in the list for the indomitable hurdles the faced by the competitors. Participants have to climb over 7,815 feet to the top of the 14,115 ft peak. Hailing storms, dusty snow, thunder make this bizarre event more hazardous. You reward yourself with twisted knees, bruises and broken ankles during the course of the most elevated race.

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