playitas resort hotel

It’s countdown time to the 2024 MDS Fuerteventura, the 6^th edition taking place from September 28 to October 5^th.

The MDS format is the perfect synergy of travel, adventure and luxury.

The 2024 edition, once again, uses the Playitas Resort Hotel as a pre and post-race hub for 4 nights: two nights pre and two nights post.

Three nights will be spent in bivouac in full self-sufficiency, the only provision provided is a tent in which to sleep and water. All other items the participant must carry, this includes all food and snacks for the duration of the event, clothes, sleeping bag, sleeping mat and any luxuries.

Participants will require:

Backpack + 2 water bottles (Ultrabag 20L type)
T-shirt + running shorts
Trail shoes + Anti-sand gaiters
Cap and sunglasses
Change: light T-shirt + light shorts / leggings
Windbreaker jacker for mornings and evenings
Sleeping bag + mattress for the night
Hygiene products (sunscreen, soap, antiseptic, etc.)
Toilet paper
Food and kitchen utensils (pots and pans, lighter, fire starter cube…)

Equipment available at WAA-ULTRA

Food requirements will be as follows:

Day 1: lunch, dinner. (Stage 1)
Day 2 and 3: breakfast, lunch, dinner. (Stage 2 and rest day)
Day 4: breakfast, lunch. (Stage 3)

If a participant requires power for phone, watch, mp3 player etc, they must provide this themselves in the form of a portable battery which they must carry.

Read MDS The Ultimate Guide – 2024 Edition for more insight and information.

The MDS format is the same for all events, MDS The Legendary and MDS Trek excluded.

The race will take place over 4-days and 3-stages, typically broken down as follows:

Day 1/ Stage 1 between 25 and 30km.
Day 2/ Stage 2 20, 40 or 60km – the participant chooses the appropriate distance.
Day 3 Rest day
Day 4/ Stage 3 between 25 and 30km.

The race is designed so that finishing is a possibility for all, regardless of ability or speed. Importantly, if a runner does not finish, they are provided a free race entry for the following year.

The last edition of the race took place in 2022 which turned out to be a considerable challenge due extreme and unprecedented weather. 2023 did not take place due to environmental rules. So, 2024 will be a special year for MDS Fuerteventura. Notably, 300 participants will toe the line of which, 58% are women. A fantastic statistic.

The Program for the week will be as follows:

Saturday September 28

Arrival of participants and relaxed night at Playitas Resort Hotel.

Sunday September 29

Technical and medical checks followed by relaxation at Playitas Resort Hotel.

Monday September 30

Stage 1 – overnight bivouac

Tuesday October 1

Stage 2 – overnight bivouac

Wednesday October 2

Rest day – overnight bivouac

Thursday October 3

Stage 3 – followed by relaxation at Playitas Resort Hotel.

Friday October 4

Tourism and rest day followed by evening Gala dinner.

Saturday October 5

Onward travel

Playitas Resort Hotel is one of the key sports hotels in Europe. Located in the southeast of Fuerteventura, it is the perfect hub for a sports minded person, there is a gym, yoga, indoor cycling, CrossFit, pools and so much more available.

MDS Fuerteventura is closely followed by MDS Morocco, October 12-19, MDS Trek, October 20-29 and MDS Jordan, November 2-9.

2025 that are already open for entry are as follows: MDS Morocco Atlantic Coast, January 25 to February 1, MDS THE LEGENDARY, April 4-14, MDS Jordan, May 9-16, MDS Cappadocia, June 21-28 and MDS Jordan, November 1-8.