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Adventure Race Namibia Marathon 42km. 2010 Namibia
24 May 2010 to 31 May 2010
The Namibia Marathon is an endurance test for marathon runners. Our route will take you into the northern Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world and the largest and most remote National Park in Africa. If the landscape does not help to keep mind and soul occupied, the ostrich and springbuck you will pass along the way should bring your thoughts into focus.
More Information
The marathon of 42km, this wil be run at the same time as the 126km ultra. All competitors will start together, but the marathon runners will finish at the 42km rest station. You will have to finish the marathon in 8 hours.
This race is of such extreme nature that it will be a serious undertaking to train hard enough to cope with the onslaught of the Namib on your body, covering 42km (26 miles). There will also be a time constraint you will have 8 hours to finish.
Contestants will be completely self reliant from the start of the race till the end, and will need to carry their food and equipment on their backs. Water stations and medical tents will be provided at 20km intervals along the route. Temperatures are expected to be in the region of min 5ºc / max 35 ºc but could also be more extreme.
View Darren Roberts Video of the 2009 Race.
Route
This race is of such extreme nature that it will be a serious undertaking to train hard enough to cope with the onslaught of the Namib on your body, covering 42km (26 miles). There will also be a time constraint you will have 8 hours to finish.
Contestants will be completely self reliant from the start of the race till the end, and will need to carry their food and equipment on their backs. Water stations and medical tents will be provided at 20km intervals along the route. Temperatures are expected to be in the region of min 5ºc / max 35 ºc but could also be more extreme.
Section1 Start point to checkpoint 1 (21km):
The race begins at the foot of the Brandberg Mountain range and follows a relatively straight line for the first 10km. The route then takes a left turn, following jeep tracks towards the first checkpoint. This section of the route is undulating, firm under foot but fairly stony so you will need to pick a safe path.
Section 2 Checkpoint 1 to Finish Line (21km):
During this section you will continue in a westerly direction, following 4x4 tracks along a dry river bed. The terrain during the first part of the section continues to be firm with loose stones, but as you near the second checkpoint, the ground becomes softer under foot, with short grass cover found in places. Our second checkpoint will be set up in the shade of a large Acacia tree.
Flight Schedule
The flight details are with South African Airways from London Heathrow to Windhoek via Johannesburg
SA 237 24 May 2010 London Heathrow/Johannesburg 2000 / 0820+1 (arrives 25)
SA 74 25 May 2010 Johannesburg/Windhoek 0945 / 1045
SA 77 30 May 2010 Windhoek/Johannesburg 1510 / 1800
SA 236 30 May 2010 Johannesburg/London Heathrow 2020 / 0655+1 (arrives 31)
Flights may be subject to schedule changes.
Accommodation
Your first three nights will be spent camping will be in 2 man dome tents with basic facilities including a bar, dining area, showers and long drop loos.
The final night will be spent at Hotel Alte Bruke in Swakapmund. This hotel is situated 10 minutes walk from the town centre and is also close to the beach. Swakopmund has a restful and relaxing atmosphere with promenades, palm trees and beautifully tended public gardens.
Visa Information
British nationals can enter Namibia for a holiday or private visit of up to 90 days without a visa. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon entry to Namibia.
All non British Nationals are required to check with the Namibian High Commission in London. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration, please contact the Namibian High Commission in London:
Head of Mission:
HE Mr George Mbanga Liswaniso
6 Chandos Street
London
W1G 9LU
Telephone: (020) 7636 6244
Facsimile: (020) 7637 5694
Email: namibia.hicom@btconnect.com
Office Hours Mon–Fri: 0900–1300 & 1400–1700
If you require any further information on this event please contact Susan.
Itinerary
DAY 1 - LONDON – WINDHOEK
We board our international flight from London bound for Windhoek. The flight arrives the following morning.
DAY 2 - WINDHOEK – BRANDBERG
On arrival at Windhoek, we transfer by bus to our camp in the Namib Desert. On arrival at camp there will be a short orientation briefing. After this you are free settle in, begin race preparations and take in some of the awesome surroundings.
DAY 3 - RACE REGISTRATION AND ACCLIMATISATION DAY
After breakfast, a half day trek is arranged to give you an indication of the type of terrain and extremes you will encounter during the race. In the afternoon, a full race briefing will take place. A pre race meal is provided in the evening followed by a final Q&A session.
DAY 4 - RACE DAY
After an early breakfast, the firing pistol will sound at 09:00 sharp, and your epic journey will commence. You will need to finish within 8 hours of starting so at 5pm is the cut off.
DAY 5 - ULTRA RACE FINISH AND RECOVERY
Your gear and tent are set up and ready for you to crawl in to and begin your recovery. After a short lie in, camp is left behind at around 13:00 and we transfer to our hotel in Swakopmund where the sensible runners take the time to relax and recover from their efforts from the previous 24hours.
DAY 6 - FREE DAY IN SWAKOPMUND
Today is free to explore Swakopmund and the surrounding area at our leisure. In the late afternoon a visit to the nearby Swakopmund dunes is arranged, followed by a celebratory meal to congratulate ourselves on our achievements and swap stories of our adventure.
DAY 7 - TRANSFER TO WINDHOEK
After breakfast at the lodge we board our bus and transfer back to the airport for our flight back home.
DAY 8 - ARRIVAL BACK IN THE UK
We arrive back early this morning.
Testimonials
Great. Well run and personable, felt safe and welcome. Liked varied terrain something for every taste. Heat will be the main challenge for a runner. Thanks for a great trip. Allie O’Donovan, Namibia Marathon Winner 2009
The race and whole experience was amazing. I thought the organisation of every element was just right, in terms of you never felt like you were being told what to do, and you knew behind the scenes it was being run like clockwork. Also loved being with like-minded people, which was refreshing. It was also very human in the way it was run. Nick Tidball, Namibia Ultra Competitor 2009
