# Running Through Sand by Paul Tonkinson

> Running Through Sand is a 256-page hardback by comedian Paul Tonkinson about racing the 250 km Marathon des Sables across the Sahara.

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## About this gift

Getting older hits runners hard, and this running through sand book by Paul Tonkinson makes it a sharp, funny read. It suits runners who have been overtaken by younger people, and fans of comedy about sport.

Comedian Paul Tonkinson tackles the Marathon des Sables, a week-long, self-sufficient 250 km race across the Sahara Desert, with just two months to train. The story runs from years of training, through a freak accident in 2024, to spring 2025 when he snags an entry. The 256-page hardback was published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC on 21 May 2026 and measures 241 x 163 x 28 mm.

Racing the Marathon des Sables is the big finish, but the book is about the wait and the doubt. It makes a funny Father's Day or birthday gift for a runner. Find Running Through Sand for the runner in your life.

## Key facts

- 256 pages, hardback
- 241 x 163 x 28 mm
- Published 21 May 2026 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- 250 km Marathon des Sables across the Sahara

## What's in the box

- 1 hardback book

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Contents | 256 pages |
| Size | 241 x 163 x 28 mm |
| Author | Paul Tonkinson |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Published | 21 May 2026 |
| Subjects | The Sahara, Coping with old age, Humour, Marathon & cross-country running, Active outdoor pursuits |
| ISBN | 9781399404013 |

## Questions

### How big is the book?

It measures 241 x 163 x 28 mm and has 256 pages.

### Is it a hardback?

Yes, it is a hardback published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC on 21 May 2026.

### What is the book about?

It follows comedian Paul Tonkinson preparing for the Marathon des Sables, a 250 km race across the Sahara, with two months to train.