VIRTUAL - Desert VULTRA
Fancy something completely different, then how about joining us for our next series of epic VULTRA running events that take you around the world VIRTUALLY.
Then look no further than the 'Desert VULTRA' brought to you by Phoenix Running. The Desert VULTRA is a standalone Virtual running event, but also forms part of our next VULTRA Six Series. This is a series of six stages that enable you to travel the globe completing each stage as you go; from City to Death Roads, Jungle to Desert, Desert and even a Volcano Stage. Each VULTRA is just over 100 miles and you have up to 2 months to complete the virtual event.
The Desert VULTRA will start at the Bahia Palace in Marrakesh before you quickly head out into the Moroccan desert following sections of the former caravan route through the Sahara Desert. You'll reach the virtual finish line some 107 miles later at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, a wonderful example of earthen architecture in the Ouarzazate province.
The route is 107 miles and if this were an actual footrace then I'd take a bet it would one of the most desolate but strangely scenic 100+ milers on the planet.
The 'Desert VULTRA' has something for everyone; from seasoned ultra runners to those who are new to running and want to try something awesome. Oh and of course, there will be the epic bling - obviously!
There are six ways we suggest you could go about completing your VULTRA;
- The Desert Vultra Continuous - all in one go
- The Desert 48 Hour - 2 days
- The Desert Week Long - 7 days
- The Desert Fortnight Long - 14 days
- The Desert Month Long - 31 days
- The Desert Two Months Long - 61 days
The exciting bit :
You'll get a bespoke, sequential BIB when you sign up. There will be a route map and central results and progress landing page on the 'VULTRA' Phoenix Running website, and each competitor will have their own virtual location pin (complete with your name and BIB number for tracking your virtual progress) and you can even have your profile picture appear. Once you start your virtual run you'll submit your mileage as you go which, once approved, will automatically move you along the map. So, if you're doing the 'Week Long' option and go out and run 20 miles on day one, then you'll move 20 miles along our trails. Pretty cool, hey. Once you've submitted enough mileage to get to the finish then you are an official finisher of the Desert VULTRA! Your total miles and total time will be added to the finisher results, you'll show as 'COMPLETE' and you can download your finishers' certificate and we'll automatically send you your epic bling!
This is a challenge for literally anyone of any running ability. If you're new to running, fancy something a bit different, or fancy your first foray into multi-day endurance challenges, want to practice running consistent distances over consecutive days, or just want to see how many miles you can run in a week, then this is for you. And, if you're a seasoned ultra runner, then we'd love to have you aboard to see if you can cover the distance all in one go.
The Desert VULTRA is also event #5 in the VULTRA-Six Series.
To sign-up and log in to your very own Phoenix WORLD account click here and follow the simple sign-up process. You only sign up once and then you can log in to your Phoenix WORLD to submit virtual results, see what future events you've entered in the crystal ball, manage your details and much, much more.
Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under, for more information please read our full terms & conditions available here - https://www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/tandc
We provide a physical running service and by entering our events you are purchasing an actual run, either by attending our events or by running the event virtually yourself. All participants in our events, both attended and virtual, will receive a free giveaway medal / memento from your run.
