Ironman Germany order to keep the athletes safe from ships and pollution. After the swimming portion is finished, athletes change into their cycling attire and begin the 180 kilometer ride, 8 kilometers south of Roth. The ride goes down to Greding, where they turn and finish back at Roth. After the cycling portion is finished, athletes change into their running attire and begin the 40 kilometer run to the finish. In 2001, the WTC ended its Ironman contract with Roth. The annual triathlon still goes on but it is no longer part of the Ironman series. Since 2005, the Ironman European Championship
Marathon des Dunes of Bechar on the Algerian-Moroccan border. The 10th edition is scheduled for 9 December – 10 January in the Ahaggar region. Winners in 2012: Marathon des Dunes Marathon des Dunes is a sporting event that takes places in the Sahara desert in Algeria. It was first held in 2000 and its exact location and course changes from year to year. The event usually covers the entire marathon distance of 42 km, but it splits the distance over 3 consecutive days and allows the competitors to complete the course by walking, running or any other unaided way of movement. The terrain