Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge
Madaba, Jordan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
27 km24 km22 km19 km+5
Culture & HistoryNature & Off-Road+3
JOCountry Running Calendar
Running Calendar Jordan: Marathons, Trails & Endurance Events
8 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 34 races in Jordan with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events80 confirmed dates
Competitions34Races & courses
Distances5 - 220 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+2,522 m D+Course elevation profile
Regions, Cities & Sub-Destinations
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Alpsdake · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier
Marathon d’Amman
Amman, Jordan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunCulture & History+3
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon
Aqaba, Jordan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
DesertNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Jordan Impact Marathon
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+1
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Jordan Running Adventure Race
Wādī Mūsá, Jordan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
100 km83 km60 km
DesertMulti-Day+3
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningWalking & Hiking
Petra Jordan Trail
Ash Shawbak, Jordan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
85 km60 km
Culture & HistoryDesert+4
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Petra Desert Marathon
Gaia, Jordan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km25 km
DesertCulture & History+3
Photo: BLMUtah · Public Domain · Wikimedia CommonsTrail RunningUTMB Index Races
Ultra X Jordan
Wadi Rum Village, Jordan
Date to be announcedDate TBA
220 km
DesertNature & Off-Road+3
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge | Madaba, Madaba, JO | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 27 km24 km22 km19 km |
| Date to be announced | Marathon d’Amman | Amman, Amman, JO | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon | Aqaba, Gouvernement Aqaba, JO | Trail Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Jordan Impact Marathon | Wadi Rum Village, Aqaba Governorate, JO | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km |
| Date to be announced | Jordan Running Adventure Race | Wādī Mūsá, Ma'an, JO | Trail Running | 100 km83 km60 km |
| Date to be announced | Petra Jordan Trail | Ash Shawbak, Ma'an, JO | Trail RunningWalking & Hiking | 85 km60 km |
| Date to be announced | Petra Desert Marathon | Gaia, Gouvernement Ma'an, JO | Trail Running | 42.2 km25 km |
| Date to be announced | Ultra X Jordan | Wadi Rum Village, Aqaba Governorate, JO | Trail Running | 220 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The running destination of Jordan in middle-east is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 8 public events and 34 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Desert endurance runs in Wadi Rum and Petra plus road races by the Dead Sea and Amman. Key host locations include Madaba, Amman, Aqaba, and Wadi Rum Village. Notable events in the selection include Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge, Marathon d’Amman, and Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon.
Race distances span from 5 km to 220 km, reaching up to +2,522 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Jordan includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Jordan?
RunningCompass currently lists 8 verified events with 34 individual races in Jordan. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge, Marathon d’Amman, and Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Jordan?
Events in Jordan focus on Trail Running, Walking & Hiking, and Road Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 220 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Madaba, Amman, Aqaba, and Wadi Rum Village.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Jordan?
The most selective courses in Jordan climb up to +2,522 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Jordan?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.
