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Dakar Rally 2024 route: dates, stages, distance and more
The 46th edition of the Dakar Rally will take place in Saudi Arabia, featuring a challenging route with 12 special stages and a Prologue. A unique element of this year’s rally is the 48-hour challenge, which involves a 584-kilometer timed marathon spread over two days. Competitors will pause at a bivouac after 4 pm local time and resume the following morning at 7 am. The total distance of the rally is 7,891 kilometers, with 4,727 kilometers timed. The Prologue in Al-Ula will determine the starting order, with the first special stage leading to Al Henakiyah and Al Duwadimi. The rally continues through Al Salamiya before heading to Al-Hofuf, Riyadh, Ha’il, Al-Ula, and Yanbu, culminating with a final stage in Yanbu on 19 January. Over 778 competitors across various categories will participate in the rally.
