Ultra Mirage El Djerid 50/100km

Edition 7

Tozeur, Tunisia
30 Sep, 2023 (Sat)
Event size: 0 - 99 participants

Trail running

50 km, 100 km

About the event

The Ultra Mirage® El Djerid #UMED100k is the first 100km Ultra Trail taking place in the stunning Tunisian Sahara desert.

A single stage race that takes runners across a wide diversity of terrains, ranging from soft sand, small dunes, rocks, dried river beds, oasis...
Runners will have 20 hours to finish the race with very specific deadlines to reach each of the five checkpoints which will be between 15-20km apart. Both medical and technical help as well as water supply will be available at each checkpoint. This race is open to all types of athletes, from professional ultra runners to anyone passionate about ultra trails, with a lot of training of course.

• About Djerid Region : Tozeur is the main city of the Djerid, a region situated in South West of Tunisia. It is very well known for its stunning surroundings with a mixture of Rocky Mountains, valleys, salt lakes and desert dunes and most of all for the generosity of its people. The area of the Djerid has been the background of famous movies including Star Wars, the English Patient just to name a few. The diversity and the beauty of the Djerid makes it a major attraction for tourists from all around the world.

• About 395 EUR International Runners Race Package
-Package include: Race entry fees
-Full 3 nights accommodation at a 4* hotel in Tozeur (double room sharing)
-Meals (buffet) during your hotel stay (beverage not included)
-Ground transportation Tunis-Tozeur-Tunis by bus (private car hires available on request)
-Race goodies including T-shirt, sport bag and cap, wristband
-Race insurance
-Tracking device (to be returned to organizers after the race)
-Salt tablets + Energy Bars
-Finisher Medal and Certificate (for finishers)

• About Security : Our upmost priority is the security and the well-being of our runners, volunteers and organizers. That is why UMED works very closely throughout the race with the Tunisian Army, local Police and the National Guards to ensure that everyone stays safe at all times and enjoys the adventure. The race has also the backing of local authorities which have put significant means in place to make it a success!

Races offered by this event

You have 16 weeks to prepare

100 km

30 Sep, 2023 (Sat)
Trail running
100 km
Race size: 100 - 249 participants
The Ultra Mirage© El Djerid (UMED) is the first 100km Ultra Trail taking place in the stunning Tunisian Sahara desert. A single stage race that takes runners across a wide diversity of terrains, ranging from soft sand, small dunes, rocks, dried river beds, oasis, desert lakes...
Runners will have 20 hours to finish the race with very specific deadlines to reach each of the five checkpoints which will be between 15-20km apart.
Both medical and technical help as well as water supply will be available at each checkpoint.
This race is open to all types of athletes, from professional ultra runners to anyone passionate about ultra trails, with a lot of training of course.
UTMB qualifier
Solo
On site
Trail
Flat
Single loop
Timed
Certified course
Sand
Desert
Night

50 km

30 Sep, 2023 (Sat)
Trail running
50 km
Solo
On site
Trail
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