The 40th edition of the Marathon des Sables, one of the world's most grueling ultramarathons, concluded with Mohamed El Morabity and Maryline Nakache taking top honors. The race, held annually in the Moroccan Sahara, covers approximately 271 kilometers over multiple stages and is widely regarded as one of the toughest foot races on Earth.
Mohamed El Morabity, the Moroccan ultrarunner, continued his dominance of the race with another commanding performance across the desert stages. El Morabity is one of the most decorated athletes in the history of the Marathon des Sables, having claimed multiple victories in previous editions of the event.
Maryline Nakache claimed the women's title, completing the grueling multi-stage race through the Saharan desert. The Marathon des Sables requires competitors to be largely self-sufficient, carrying their own food and equipment throughout the race, with only water and a tent provided by the organization.
The 40th anniversary edition of the race drew significant attention given the milestone, attracting competitors from around the world. The Marathon des Sables was founded in 1986 by Patrick Bauer and has grown into one of the most prestigious ultra-distance events on the global calendar, with thousands of participants from dozens of countries competing each year.
