The programme of the 8th Edition
Netfa and Tozeur oasis, welcome this program of sports tourism, the vast palm plantation, hiking in mountain oasis of Tamerza and Mides and the great magic that surround these places are the ingredients for this special long weekend in Africa. The race is unique and for this reason is appreciate from the marathon lover. A marathon with strong feelings, called extreme because it is the only marathon in the world in a salt lake, the Chott El Jerid about 2500 square km of extension between the mythical oasis of Tozeur and Nefta in the south-west of Tunisia.
Important new features of this 8th edition is the start, will be early in the morning around 5.00 a.m. even in the dark, after short time the color change, giving space to the sunrise in the Chott, a true spectacle. The sun column reflected on the white crust of salt and turns with his reflexes this unique environment will be a unique experience that will make even more "Xtreme" this program.
Towards infinity, the flat horizon, the run on the surface formed by a salt crust, which over time will become bright white color, which characterizes the driest sections; these are the components that make unique feelings in this race, providing to the athletes the feeling, their performance will be better than any expectation!

11:00 am meeting in Milan airport
02:10 pm flight Milan-Tozeur (Tunis Air).
03.30 pm Arrive in Tozeur, transfer to Nefta and accommodation at the Hotel Caravanserail ***
Late in the afternoon registration and designation of race number
08.00 pm Dinner and overnight

08.00 am Wake up, breakfast and excursion by 4x4 vehicles with driver to visit the mountain oasis of Tamerza, Chibika Mides (optional)
01:00 pm back to the hotel for lunch, in the afternoon relax in the hotel pool,
Or tour of Tozeur in the option program
5:30 pm meeting at the conference hall, presentation of the race organized from Zitoway
07.00 pm Dinner and overnight

04.00 am breakfast and transfer by car to the start line of the race (c.a. 5 km from the hotel)
05.00 am start of the MARATHON and transfer of the runners for the 21 km at the point of departure for their race
07.00 am start of the HALF MARATHON
From about 8:00 am arrival at the hotel (finish line), rest and relax.
01:00 pm lunch, in the afternoon ride with quad bike and buggy (in option on the program).
05.30 pm transfer to the restaurant for the farewell dinner
06.00 pm aperitif, awards ceremony and slide show of the race
07.30 pm special dinner and cutting the cake from the winners of the male and female category
Following transfer in hotel and overnight

07.00 am Wake up and breakfast
Transfer by bus to the airport
09.50 am flight to Milan, arrival at 01.00 pm.