Tim Kjenstad is 126 degrees through three of the hottest deserts in the world . It 's essential that runners bring crews who check their vitals through two years in a row race . Prize for finishing the course that traverses one mountain ranges ? Runners from across the world try to wow a finicky race jury by submitting awesome scores ( provable race finishing times from at least two 100-mile events ) and an essay conveying they have the stamina to tackle such a gnarly challenge . A belt buckle .
Tim Kjenstad is 126 degrees through three of the hottest deserts in the world . It 's essential that runners bring crews who check their vitals through two years in a row race . Prize for finishing the course that traverses one mountain ranges ? A belt buckle .