Marathon des Sables 2026

MdS Legendary - 40th Edition

Event address
Moroccan Sahara

Event date
Friday, 3 April, 2026

Event start time
TBC

Registration close date
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026

Registration close time
TBC

MdS Legendary - 40th Edition 2026 - We have 16 ‘Classic’ places reserved for our team in Legendary 2026. Register using the “I want to Participate” below to start your adventure.
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MDS LEGENDARY - 40th Edition


From April 03 to 13 , 2026

THE CHALLENGE


The total distance to be covered is around 250 kilometres, over 6 stages - this distance may vary depending on the terrain and elevation gain.


As an example, here are the distances for the 2025 edition:



  • Stage 1: 32 km

  • Stage 2: 40 km

  • Stage 3: 32.5 km

  • Stage 4: 82.2 km “The Long Day” (stage 4 takes place over 48 hours)

  • Stage 5: 42.2 km

  • Stage 6: 21.1 km


The structure of the stages and the distribution of distances may change from one year to the next, depending on the routes defined.


The exact route and distances are revealed in the road book which is handed to you in Morocco upon on arrival at the bivouac, the day before the race starts.


We have 16 ‘Classic’ places reserved for our team in Legendary 2026.


Register using the “I want to Participate” below to start your adventure.


For ticket information, please visit MDS LEGENDARY | MARATHON DES SABLES



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