Marathon des Sables

This week I handed in my application form for the 2012 Mararthon des Sables. The race itself is scheduled April 2012 and will take in the Moroccan  desert. Six stages and a total of approximately 250K are foreseen. The athletes have to carry all their food, sleeping bag etc., on their back during this race.
This is truly an idillic race but the entrance fee is enormous, 2700€ per person.
I can't find a reason why it has to be so expensive, but you only live once.

I will keep you informed about the preparation of the MdS.