In 2014 an amazing new competition is set to take place with ultra-marathons being held in Jordan and Oman, which will set the stage for a bigger, longer race to follow. Known as the Desert Challenge, this epic set of races is set to become one of the top endurance events on the ultra-running calendar. The video below gives us a glimpse of what to expect out of this competition. As you might imagine, it won’t be for the feint of heart.
The Desert Challenge from TransArabia on Vimeo.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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