6 Marathons in 6 Days in the Sahara Desert (Marathon Des Sables)

We travel to Morocco’s Sahara Desert and prepare for the Marathon des Sables, a six-day, 155-mile self-supported race in which Nate must carry his supplies. We document his first 20-mile stage, navigating changing terrain, steep dunes, heat, wind, and fatigue while receiving support only at official checkpoints. After Nate reaches camp, we explore the race facilities and reflect on the stark contrast between the athletes’ basic conditions and the media team’s more comfortable setup before beginning day two.