Across the Divide Extreme Series

"Across the Divide have captured the spirit of adventure racing in this event for me!" Andy McMenemy, Namibia ultra marathon participant 2008.

Our next event in 2009 is the Namibia Ultra Marathon, this race is now in it's second year and growing in popularity. It's a 24hr race across the Namibia desert where participants are required to remain self reliant. To sign up click here.

We have also just announced a new ultra marathon in Andalucia, Spain - the Al Andalus Ultra Trail. A beautiful mountain trail running through stunning mountain villages, a 250km race with five stages, fully suppported. Register now.

The extreme series was set up to offer a different experience for those wishing to take the challenge of running a marathon to the next level. All our marathons will be run in difficult environments to push runners just that little bit further.

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Namibia 24 hour Desert Ultra Race

8th - 15th April 2009

Join us on a 120 km race over 24 hours along the most hostile desert coastline on the planet – the Namibian Skeleton Coast. The race takes us through gravel plains framed by distant ridges and mountains and takes place under the clearest of blue skies. Participants will be required to remain self sufficient over the 24 hour period by carrying their own food and equipment for the duration of the event, although water will be provided every 20km.

(A shorter marathon route can also be run details can be found here.)

For further details on the Namibia 24 hour Desert Ultra Race click here.

Spain, Al Andalus Ultra Trail

11th - 18th July 2009

250km | 5 stages | Fully supported

This event takes us to the beautiful mountainous region of Andalucia in Southern Spain. The Al Andalus Ultra Trail is a tough 250km race run over 5 days in 5 stages,

Temperatures can soar as high as 45oC, climbs will be long and plentiful and the trails are scenic but challenging. Over 90% of the race is off-road mountain and desert tracks, with the route meeting tarmac roads only on the final kilometres of each stage on the approach to the finish line for each stage.

For further information click here .

Grand Canyon Ultra marathon

Dates to be announced shortly

A 65 mile footrace in the National Forest, finishing at the North Rim of the Canyon followed by a celebratory meal and prize giving in Las Vegas.

This event is still in the planning stages and more details will be released shortly. Register your interest online to ensure you are one of the first to receive the details.

Register here.

Laugavegur Ultra Marathon Iceland

2009 DETAILS COMING SOON

Enjoy the ultimate endurance test in spectacular surroundings. The course takes you from the natural springs at Landmannalaugar to Thórsmörk, a valley nestled between two glaciers about 55 km away. The course is normally hiked in 4 days, and is one of the most beautiful in Iceland, stretching from Landmannalaugar in the highlands to Thorsmork, a natural reservation area. The race is multi-terrain (sand, gravel, grass, snow, ice, rivers and streams) and is well-marked with wooden markers to prevent runners from getting lost.

For further details click here.

Taj Mahal Marathon

November 2009 Dates & Prices TBC

A stunning route that follows a good tarmac road through beautiful rural countryside and villages, before finishing up with the most perfect view of the Taj Mahal.  The course runs through fertile fields dotted with eucalyptus trees and mango groves, and past small bazaars and hamlets lining the side of the road.  You really get to see the real India.  The extreme element for this marathon is the heat, as temperatures can rise to around 35ºc during the day.

Further details click here

Costa Rica 24 hour Adventure Race

2009 Dates TBC

This year's 24 hour Adventure Race takes place near the Arenal Volcano. This is the Adventure Race of a lifetime with teams competing over a variety of disciplines through a diverse range of environments. Race activities include jungle trekking, canopy traversing and navigation over a course of between 70km and 145 km (depending on the route PRO or SPORT).

For further details click here.