What is the maximum age to participate in the Marathon des Sables (MDS)?

There is no maximum age limit to participate in the Marathon des Sables. Participation is open to any adult, regardless of age.
Each participant must provide the official MDS medical certificate, signed and stamped by a doctor, in accordance with the organization’s requirements. This document is mandatory to take part in the MDS.

Many participants over the age of 60 have already taken on this challenge successfully.
In summary, age is not an obstacle as long as physical condition allows and the medical requirements are met. The Marathon des Sables remains above all a human and sporting adventure accessible to all profiles, within each person’s abilities.