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Gobi Desert Race

Hansa Hout Bay Challenge

Ryan Sandes will be taking place in the most popular trail race on the Cape Peninsula - The Hout Bay Trail Challenge (formerly the Men's Health Challenge. ) Read article

Gobi Desert Race

Runners World July 2009

Questions and answers for Ryan Sandes in Runners World July 2009 Edition Read article

Gobi Desert Race

Ryan Sandes was named as one of five 'Heroes of Running' in 2008 by Runner's World magazine.

Ryan, along with local ground breaker Oscar Pistorius, marathon record holder Haile Gebrselassie, Comrades legend Riel Hugo and speedster Usain Bolt were recognised for their outstanding achievements in the sport of running. Read article

Races this year in 2009

Namibia in May 09

RYAN finishes SECOND behind Calvo Redondo Salvador of Spain and ahead of third place competitor Olmo Marco of Italy !!!

For detailed Stage Report click HERE.

Jungle Marathon in October 09

My next major multi day race is the Jungle Marathon in October. It takes place in the Amazon where you get giant rodents the size of dogs and some huge snakes - should be fun!! Read more

Eye Witness News Interview with Alicia Pillay ( www.ewn.co.za )

Sponsors, without whom I could not do what I am privileged to do right now. Many thanks to Salomon, Pronutro; Oakley Eye Wear & Hammer products. more

Press Releases

Press exposure in Magazines and Newspapers

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Sahara Race 2006

Past Races:

The Sahara Race - October 2008 - Ryan wins every stage and wins the last of the 4 Deserts races in 2008

The Gobi Desert Race - March 2008 - Ryan surprised everyone as he won every stage of the 7 day Gobi Desert Race in China.

The 4Deserts Namibia - May 2009 race is now over and what a race it was - I am very pleased with my 2nd place!.

See the Journal page for the daily race reports of each stage of the 2008 Sahara Desert Race.