WELCOME TO RED BULL QUICKSAND – THE MOST CHALLENGING MILE YOU’VE EVER RUN.  

On top of the obvious challenges that come with running on sand (runners expend 1.6 times more energy on sand than running on a road surface) – the course is filled with all kinds of sandy climbs, giving competitors a full examination of endurance, acceleration, and bursts of speed. 

Red Bull Quicksand will take place on Saturday 17th August 2024, on New Beach, Durban from 08h00.  

Limited to 800 participants.  

SCHEDULE 

Your race start time will be communicated to you 1 day prior to the event. Please arrive 45 minutes before your start time receive Race Packs & Race Numbers. 

Runners will push through the sand in an energy sapping knockout format, with heats, semi-finals, and finals. 

FORMAT 

• 08h30-11h00 - Pre-scheduled heats using digital timing system 

• Top 50 male and female runners to progress to the semi-finals. 

• 11h40-12h05 Semi Finals: Top 10 male & females progress to the finals. 

• Finals: 2 sessions - Top 3 from Males & Females make the podium. 

Numbers are subject to change depending on final race day numbers. 

Your entry includes:  

• Unique Red Bull Quicksand experience  

• Race shirt  

• Race bib 

• On site entertainment  

• Marshalling  

• Medics on site  

To find out more about the event – check out the website here