Runners usually bear Bringing masks to hide Hiding_objects their identities , and may wear Wearing leaves to cover Hiding_objects their genitals .

Desert Runners , directed Action by Jennifer Steinman , follows Self_motion four participants Participation as they attempt Self_motion to complete Process_end the series in 2010 .

The Desert Runners documentary received Receiving many film awards Award .

Runners form Coming_to_be teams that race Competition against each other in 9 major divisions .

The race Competition is organized Arranging by New York Road Runners and has been run Action every year since 1970 , with the exception of 2012 , when it was cancelled Change_event_time due to the landfall of Hurricane Sandy .

Runners ascend Motion_directional a cumulative total of 18,090 feet ( 5500 m ) and descend Motion_directional a total of 22,970 feet ( 7000 m ) on mountain trails before reaching the finish .

Runners finishing before the 30-hour time limit for the race receive Receiving a commemorative bronze belt buckle , while runners finishing in under 24 hours receive a silver belt buckle .

Runners climb Self_motion cumulative total of over 10,000 feet ( 3048m ) and descend a total of over 9000 feet ( 2743m ) .