DESERT CHALLENGE

28 SEP - 29 SEP 2024

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DISTANCE

150 km

COURSE OPEN

30hours

TEAMS

Team of 2 & 4

LIMIT

20 Teams

Nelson Yañez

Country: Chile

nelsonexplora@gmail.com

Race Stats:

Dates

28 Sep - 29 Sep 2024

Distance

150 km

Duration

30hours

AVG. Temperature

10°C

Location

Región de Coquimbo

Series Type

South America Series

Team Format

Team of 2 & 4

Entry Limit

20 Teams

Disciplines

Trek, Kayak, MTB, Orienteering.

Logistics

Unsupported

Watercraft

Provided by the Organization

Prize / Award

TBC

Other Prizes

TBC

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Race Description:

This race will take place in the region of Coquimbo, the entry gate to the Chilean desert.

This zone is known for its long coastal landscapes, with the Pacific ocean to the west, and the Andes mountain range to the east. With a semi-dry weather and little to no vegetation, it posses a tangled terrain that makes it difficult to navigate it.

It’s all of these aspects that make it an amazing stage for an adventure race, that will take the participants across unique landscapes and geographical zones. With the winner earning a place among the finalists of the 2024 South American finals.

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