UMED 2020
Three years ago, I was dreaming of organising an Ultra Trail in the Tunisian El Djerid desert, to make runners from all over the world discover the beauty and diversity of this breathtaking landscape. Since then, the Ultra Mirage El Djerid has welcomed more than 400 runners from 27 different countries who, while braving the toughest desert climate and the brutality of a 100km single stage run, took part of a unique life experience yielding outstanding personal reward and exceptional friendship.
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Today, as we embark on the preparation of the 4th edition, we are delighted to introduce a second race, a 50km ultra that will take place at the same time and the same place as the legendary 100km race! UM50 will have the same path than the UM100 for the first 35km, and will have to be completed in 10hours! All of this without compromising on the beauty of the scenery.
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It has been a real pleasure to see the Ultra Mirage family grow at such fast pace! Runners, athletes, friends, family, sponsors, volunteers, I am really looking forward to seeing you all in October 2020!
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Amir Ben Gacem
UMED 100K Records
Fastest Man
Rachid El Morabity
(Morocco)
2019 / 8h 21' 29''
Fastest Woman
Elisabeth Barnes
(Sweden)
2018 / 10h 25' 19''
Youngest Finisher
Khalil Ben Gacem
(Tunisia)
2019 / 16h 19' 19''
Oldest Finisher
Santo Pagano
(Italy)
65 yo ;-)
UMED 50K Records
Fastest Man
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in 2020
Fastest Woman
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in 2020
Youngest Finisher
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in 2020
Oldest Finisher
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in 2020
Program
2020 Race Updates
The 100K and 50K tracks
There will be few changes in the 100K track compared to the previous edition. The UMED 50K and the UMED 100K will have a 35 km of common track, until the CP2.

Check Points/ Hydratation Points
Big Update in 2020 : There will be Hydratation Points (HP) with water supply only, in addition to the Check Points. For the UMED 100K : 5 CP & 3 HP and for the UMED 50K : 2 CP & 2 HP.
MANDATORY
EQUIPMENT
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Back Pack (to carry a minimum of 2L of water)
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Survival blanket
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Whistle
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Lighter
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Torch (head torch or equivalent)
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Passport / ID card