The wind blew strong during the night causing a restless night for many. To add to the fatigue, rain arrived as the runner’s started to pack and get ready for the third and final stage.

It was an ominous start and it was clear that there was high anxiety for each participant, with 27km’s to go, this was not going to be an easy last day.

The first wave left at 0800 and the top-25 departed at 0930. Gladly, the rain disappeared, however, the wind did not…

It was a northerly headwind for the entire 27km’s creating some of the most memorable moments and images of any MDS event.

Runner’s battled, heads down, hands shielding faces and they fought what would seem like a never ending battle against nature to the finish line.

But the finish line came for all and with it, great emotion.

Stage 3 of the first edition of MDS Morocco Atlantic Coast was brutally beautiful. Relentless impressive dunes, the Atlantic Ocean to the left and the final 10km’s along the beach made for a completely memorable MDS.

Tears, joy, emotion, relief and the bling of a medal all made the journey worthwhile.

The journey for each participant unique. The experience unique. But there was one common thread…

‘We survived and experienced a truly memorable journey along the Atlantic Coast of Morocco.’

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