Namib Race by RacingThePlanet

Trail Running covering 250 km with up to 3,150 m D+ in Swakopmund (Erongo, Namibia)

Location

Swakopmund, Erongo, NamibiaShow on map(22.6467° S, 14.6005° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +3,150 m

Namib Race by RacingThePlanet is an endurance sporting event in Swakopmund, Erongo, NA focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Desert, Multi-Day, Mountain, High Altitude.

The competition program features Namib Race (250 km, +3,150 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (racingtheplanet.com).

Official website

Namib Race by RacingThePlanet in Swakopmund (Work: "LSRA Dunes Landscape", Photo: BLMUtah, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "LSRA Dunes Landscape" · Photo: **BLMUtah** · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
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Event characteristics

Desert Multi-Day Mountain High Altitude Nature & Off-Road Forest

Races & distances (1)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Namib Race	Trail Running	250 km	+3,150 m	1,150 m - 2,473 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Namib Race250 km

Distance

250 km

Elevation gain

+3,150 m D+

Elevation loss

-3,150 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 2,473 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

2.5 % / 4.5 %

Course format

Loop course

250 km+3,150 m D+Peak 2,473 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,473 m above sea level (+3,150 m D+, -3,150 m D-)

Peak: 2,473 m·at 62.3 km·Ø 2.5 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Namib Race by RacingThePlanet take place?

Namib Race by RacingThePlanet takes place in Swakopmund, Erongo, NA (start area at coordinates 22.6467° S, 14.6005° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Namib Race by RacingThePlanet?

The competition program features Namib Race (250 km, +3,150 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Namib Race by RacingThePlanet?

The main competition (Namib Race over 250 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +3,150 m of elevation gain and -3,150 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,473 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Namib Race by RacingThePlanet?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (racingtheplanet.com).