About the Atacama Crossing

The Atacama Crossing is a 7-day, 250 km / 155 mile footrace that takes place in the incredible Atacama Desert of Chile. Through the seven days, competitors traverse through salt flats, massive sand dunes, icy cold slot canyons, river crossings, and experience starry nights while in the foothills of the Andes mountains as they complete the 250-kilometer / 155-mile course. The race goes through the Salar de Atacama, Moon Valley and Valle de la Muerte, and finally ends in the Town Square of the adobe-like village of San Pedro de Atacama.

Itinerary

  • 28 Mar 2025

    Competitors Arrive in the host town (hotel provided)

  • 29 Mar 2025

    Race Check-In at Race Hotel

  • 30 Mar 2025

    Race Starts

  • 30 Mar 2025 - to - 05 Apr 2025

    Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 takes place

  • 05 Apr 2025

    Awards Banquet (hotel provided)

  • 06 Apr 2025

    Event Ends (travel home)

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  • 18 Apr 2024 Flyover the Atacama Crossing Course

    Watch this flyover the course to see the aerial view, distances, elevation and some photos of each Stage.

  • 10 Apr 2024 Training Plans

    Start to plan your training by having look at our training plans - there is one for beginners as an intermediate and advanced plan.

  • 27 Mar 2024 One Year until the Atacama Crossing starts on 20 March 2025

    Mark your calendars and start planning for an incredible week in the Atacama Desert.

  • 11 Mar 2024 Sustainability and Giving Back

    Since its founding in 2002, RacingThePlanet has continually looked for ways to support the local communities where its races are held, and for ways to stage the races in the most sustainable way.  Read about some of RacingThePlanet's initiatives to make the world a better place.

  • 06 Mar 2024 Did you know?

    Find out lots of facts about the Atacama Crossing including the fastest times, what is incredible about the climate, the weight of racers backpacks and more on the Quick Facts page.

  • 25 Feb 2024 More than Sixty People Set for the Atacama Crossing

    See who is already set for a lifetime experience in the Atacama Desert of Chile.

  • 14 Feb 2024 San Pedro de Atacama - the amazing host town of the Atacama Crossing

    Dusty streets, adobe buildings, great restaurants and a friendly vibe. Find out more about the desert of oasis of San Pedro de Atacama, the host town for the Atacama Crossing. 

  • 07 Feb 2024 Atacama Crossing Race Report

    This stage by stage summary of the race by a finisher of the Atacama Crossing 2023 gives a full summary of what to expect. 

  • 31 Jan 2024 Be inspired by Atacama Crossing Videos

    The Atacama Crossing is one of the most challenging and beautiful races.  Be inspired by hundreds of videos from the race. 

  • 17 Jan 2024 Mark Your Calendars

    The next edition of the Atacama Crossing is in March 2025. We hope to see you there!

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