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Success
On February 20, Charlie, Ray and Kevin touched the Red Sea, just a few hours before sunset. Their quest had lasted 111 days and taken them through 6 countries: Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya, and Egypt. By the team's daily GPS record, they had traveled over 4,300 miles (6,920 kilometers). They fought through injury and extreme fatigue to reach their goal, which changed them forever.

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H2O AFRICA
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The charitable component of Running the Sahara: a clean water initiative supporting the water crisis in Africa.
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The Runners' Blog
Correspondence directly from the field: Read expedition co-leader Donovan Webster's blog. Donovan discusses the daily trials of life on location in this far-away world of the Sahara Desert.
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Science of the Run
Learn how they made it as the Gatorade Sports Science Institute lets you in on the tricks of the trade, and the runners give a firsthand account of the athleticism of the expedition.
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H2O Africa Mailing List
Get updates on the expedition and its progress in helping to alleviate Africa's clean water crisis.
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About the Film
The Running the Sahara expedition is chronicled in a documentary film, narrated and executive produced by Matt Damon and directed by Oscar™-winner James Moll. The film follows the runners and captures the diverse culture of the Saharan people.
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Meet the Runners
Get to know Charlie Engle (USA), Ray Zahab (Canada), and Kevin Lin (Taiwan): Three professional runners facing their greatest challenge to date and determined to make a difference.

 
Map: Northern Africa. Track the Journey
People and Places
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Discover the vibrant cultures of the Sahara from Senegal to the Suez with maps, photos, music, and more.
Explore Africa

Gatorade
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The runners tested at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute before the expedition, and relied on Gatorade Endurance Formula to fuel their run.
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Magellan Navigation
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The expedition team and the athletes rely on a number of Magellan Navigation devices in the field to guide their run.
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Toyota
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Toyota high-tech SUVs transport the expedition and film crews over mountainous sand dunes and uncharted terrain.
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Champion Athletic Apparel
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Champion is the official apparel sponsor of Running the Sahara, providing apparel for the athletes and expedition crew.
Visit the Champion Website