Ultra X Launches New Desert Ultra: Ultra X Sahara 2026

Date: 24–28 March 2026
Location: Chegaga Region, Moroccan Sahara

Ultra X is excited to announce the launch of its newest event: Ultra X Sahara, a five-stage ultra marathon set in the breathtaking and remote Chegaga region of the Moroccan Sahara. Taking place from 24 to 28 March 2026, this 220km race will be the ultimate test of endurance.

Nestled deep in the south of Morocco, the Chegaga region is known for its towering sand dunes, rocky plateaus, and hostile desert terrain. This environment, rarely explored by tourists, offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable multiday running challenge.

Designed for those looking to go beyond their limits, Ultra X Sahara will push participants across five stages, with searing temperatures, technical elevation profiles, and varied terrain underfoot. Whether you’re a seasoned ultrarunner or a determined newcomer, this race offers the chance to take on one of the toughest environments on Earth.

Stage Distances:

  • Day 1: 55km
  • Day 2: 29km
  • Day 3: 48km
  • Day 4: 60km
  • Day 5: 29km

The event concludes on Saturday 28 March, after which participants will be transferred back to the Official Race Hotel, the Karam Palace in Ouarzazate. Hotel accommodation is available as an optional add-on at checkout, with both single and twin rooms available.

Ultra X Sahara is a UTMB® indexed race in the 100KM category.

More than just a race, Ultra X Sahara is an invitation to explore the magic of Morocco. Competitors can combine the event with travel experiences such as hiking in the Atlas Mountains, wandering the souks of Marrakesh, or relaxing on the coast near Legzira Beach.

Included in the event is;

  • Accommodation in the desert for 5 days
  • Medal
  • Fully Marked Course
  • Medical support throughout the event
  • Therapists throughout the event
  • Unlimited Water
  • Ground Assistance and full safety support
  • Opportunity to purchase photography
  • Transport from Marrakech to the start line and back again
  • Bag Transfers between each campsite

Prices start at £1,795.

Registrations open to the public at 12:00 (UK time) this Monday.

“We’ve always believed that the desert is one of the most powerful places to test human limits – physically, mentally, and emotionally. Ultra X Sahara is about giving people the opportunity to experience that in its rawest form.” Sam Heward, Co-Founder of Ultra X

For more information or to register your interest, visit: www.ultra-x.co/sahara

Check out the Ultra X RIA Foundation Member profile here  .