On a course as iconic and historically difficult as Transvulcania, improvements in winning times have been marginal. The 2026 ...

There is a quiet but important question emerging in the wake of the 40th edition of the MDS Legendary. It is not really about numbers, though numbers have triggered it. It is about identity. For the ...

Choosing the right sleeping bag can make or break an adventure. Whether you’re heading into the mountains, camping under the stars, or tackling a multi-day trek, your sleep system plays a crucial role ...

The 40th edition of MDS Legendary is over. What an edition…! It’s easy to use words like awesome, incredible, magical, memorable, impeccable – it was all these things and more. The organisation was ...

The 2026 and 40th edition of MDS Legendary concluded with the iconic Merzouga Dunes after a 270km, 6-stage journey over 7-days. Mohammed El Morabity taking over the reigns of his elder brother, Rachid ...

The penultimate stage of the 40th edition of MDS Legendary and after the excitement of the 100km long stage, what surprises would this day bring? Tired bodies and tired minds, especially after ...

A day that will be remembered. A day that redefined limits. For the first time in 40 years, the MDS Legendary stage stretched to 100km… and with it came everything: nerves, fear, excitement, ...

Stage 2 of the 40th edition of the MDS Legendary delivered speed, strategy… and something far deeper, a raw fight for survival. A crisp 06:00 start gave runners a rare gift: cool desert air, fragile ...

The desert woke gently, as if aware that something extraordinary was about to unfold. A calm, warm morning stretched across the horizon, painted in soft gold and pale blue. The early light shimmered ...

The 40th edition of the MDS LEGENDARY is here and it’s unlike anything that’s come before it. Six stages. 270 kms. A route that raises the bar once again. This year’s course delivers both scale and ...

This is it. Two weeks to go. This edition marks the 40th anniversary of the MDS Legendary. Four decades of runners crossing the Sahara under their own power. As we move through March, I’m sharing a ...

The Marathon des Sables has always been legendary. In 2026, it becomes something even more special. This edition marks the 40th anniversary of the race. Four decades of runners crossing the Sahara ...