4 Deserts: Namib Desert

With finishing times ranging from 25 to 70 hours, the Namib Race is an epic challenge. Crossing some of the highest dunes in the world – up to 1,000 feet high – the course is possible to run, but 80 percent of competitors mix in at least some walking. So if you want to experience the magic of the Namib Desert with its red sand and lunar landscapes, don’t let the distance of this race scare you off. Take the leap and immerse yourself in a week of desert foot travel. One way or another, you’ll make it to the end!