Is it true that a camel can outrun any horse?

Question

I've heard that, but my source of information is an old cowboy movie I saw on TV.

Answer 1

Only on fairly deep sand - their feet are designed to disperse their weight so they don't sink in, a horses hooves cut right through so it's like you or I trying to run through deep snow.

Answer 2

a horse can run faster than a camel definitely but if you're talking about who can outlast the other, the camel of course especially in an environment like the desert.

Answer 3

Under certain conditions may be - like deep sand

Answer 4

In a sprint, a horse can outrun a camel.  But long haul, the camel will over take a horse and leave its bones bleaching in the sun.