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Past races and dates to be announced in Africa
Browse 5 race guides in Africa without an upcoming edition currently listed. These may be past events, cancelled editions or races awaiting a new date.
A previous edition does not mean a race will return. For events with a future date, use the upcoming race calendar.
9 listed events · 4 with upcoming dates · 3 upcoming featured races
Past races and previous editions
Race guides without an upcoming date are kept here. Some events have finished; others are awaiting a new date or have a cancelled edition. Open a guide to see its recorded editions.
MDS 120 Morocco
MAROuarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet
A three-stage MDS adventure offering 70 km, 100 km and 120 km routes in the Moroccan Sahara.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →MDS Handi Morocco
MAROuarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet
An inclusive 70 km, three-stage Sahara challenge completed in teams of four.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →MDS Legendary Morocco
MARSahara Desert, Drâa-Tafilalet
The original self-sufficient Marathon des Sables: approximately 250 km across six stages in the Moroccan Sahara.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →MDS Raid Namibia
NAMSwakopmund, Erongo
A self-sufficient paired desert raid over 90 km or 107 km in Namibia.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →MDS Trek Morocco
MAROuarzazate, Drâa-Tafilalet
A timed four-stage desert trek with adaptable routes totalling approximately 70–120 km.
Next date not listed
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