Press TV - Iran has held ultramarathon in Shahdad Desert, the world's hottest place. Dozens of runners from ten countries alongside Iranian athletes took part in the race, named Silk Road ultramarathon. The multiday race was in two categories of 150 and 250 kilometers. The ultramarathon was held in Kermans Shahdad, which has registered record ...

The highly anticipated Silk Road Ultramarathon (May 2-9) begins today in Kerman Provinces Shahdad Desert, with 100 runners from countries spanning four continents Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. The race is scheduled in two formats: the Integral 250 km (6 stages 35/45 km per day with a long section of 70 km), while the Lite version consists ...

The International Desert Marathon is due to be held in Iran in May where participants will race in an inhospitable climate where temperatures rise as high as + 71C (159.8F) over a distance of 250 kilometers. The marathon has been organized together withthe government ofIran and aims tohighlight the beauty ofthe Dasht-e-Lut desert, considered one ...