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The 4 Deserts Ultramarathon Series is an annual series of four 250-kilometer (155-mile) races across deserts around the globe. [1] The races were recognized as the world's leading endurance footrace series by TIME magazine in 2009 and 2010, [ 2 ] as the "Ultimate test of human endurance". [ 3 ]
The 239.66 miles (385.70 km) race begins and ends in Moab, Utah, after which it is named, [1] following the trail of the Colorado River. [2] The course has 31,564 feet (9,621 m) of ascent, and covers desert basins as well parts of the Abajo and La Sal mountains. [3]
The Gobi March in northwest China was China's first ultramarathon, first staged in 2003. The Gobi March is part of the 4 Deserts Race Series. [48] Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge is a 298 km-long uninterrupted race, the first ultramarathon-class race in Hong Kong.
A new phenomenon was started by competitors in 2008 now called the 4 Deserts Grand Slam. This refers to competitors attempting to complete all four of the races in a calendar year. Seventy-eight competitors have so far managed to complete the 4 Deserts Grand Slam. [45] In addition, beginning in 2010, the 4 Deserts Grand Slam Plus was
Visitors at the Bonneville Salt Flats. The thickness of salt crust is a critical factor in racing use of the salt flats. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has undertaken multiple studies on the topic; while a 2007 study determined that there was little change in the crust's thickness from 1988 to 2003, [8] more recent studies have shown a reduction in thickness, especially in the northwest ...
Bonneville Speedway (also known as the Bonneville Salt Flats Race Track) is an area of the Bonneville Salt Flats northeast of Wendover, Utah, that is marked out for motor sports. It is particularly noted as the venue for numerous land speed records. The Bonneville Salt Flats Race Track is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [1]
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Desert Runners is a 2013 documentary film directed by Jennifer Steinman that follows a group of non-professional runners that attempt to complete 4 Deserts, a series of ultramarathon races often considered the most difficult in the world. Their journeys take them through some of the world’s most beautiful places while pushing the limits of ...