Thar Desert Run 2009 - Rajasthan, India

The Royal Rajasthan beckons! The great desert of Rajasthan, The Thar, with its exotic sand dunes, sandy plains, arid plains and colorful life opens its splendor for exploration by foot, and in the only way you hope to experience its beauty. The Thar is the largest Desert of India and is known for its multi-colored hues offering great terrain for endurance racing.

Everything about the endurance sport is X-treme: the weather, terrain, distances and locations, while your mind sustains a whirlwind effect, and your body cries out for mercy from the rigor of the sport. It's not just the sport that is X-treme but also the passion that goes along with it. Least to say, it is known to be addictive:)

The race is meant to test your skills, spirit and, strength with a minimum marathon distance each day for 5 days, in a total professional endurance race setup, yet resting in the lap of luxury at the end of a tough race day, making the achievement all the more sweet and, bringing you closer to the culture and beauty of surroundings.

Slated for the end of December 2009, it coincides with holiday season allowing you to explore more of India and enjoy cooler climate of the Desert. Bring your partner/spouse as accompanying non-participants and they can travel, stay with you and visit the places where you stay.

Additional Info:
The Thar: Temperatures in the Desert vary anywhere between 40 F to 115 F, with sandy dunes, dry arid lands, and Sun beating down with no mercy. There is a time constraint, within which participants have to reach the last check point. Check points are provided at intervals of 10km. Each day participants cover 42 Km (26 miles) to get to the finish line, from where they are transported to the Palace Hotel/Safari Stay.

The race will be an assisted one, with participants having to carry their water and basic nutrition. Their personal belongings along with non-participant luggage will be transported to the next stop.

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