Trail RunningWalking & Hiking

Petra Jordan Trail

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 60 km to 85 km with up to 1,460 m D+ in Ash Shawbak (Ma'an Governorate, Jordan)

LocationAsh Shawbak, Ma'an, JordanShow on map(30.5213° N, 35.5714° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +1,460 m

Petra Jordan Trail is an endurance sporting event in Ash Shawbak, Ma'an, JO focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Culture & History, Desert, Festive, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Petra Jordan Long Distance Trail (85 km, +1,460 m D+), Petra Jordan Short Distance Trail (60 km, +890 m D+), and Petra Jordan Short Distance Walk (60 km, +890 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (exaequovoyages.com).

Official website
Petra Jordan Trail in Ash Shawbak (Work: "Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Libyan Desert, Egypt", Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Libyan Desert, Egypt" · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Culture & HistoryDesertFestiveMulti-DayNature & Off-RoadPoint-to-Point

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Petra Jordan Long Distance TrailTrail Running85 km+1,460 m49 m - 998 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Petra Jordan Short Distance TrailTrail Running60 km+890 m52 m - 630 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Petra Jordan Short Distance WalkWalking & Hiking60 km+890 m55 m - 633 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
85 km
Elevation gain
+1,460 m D+
Elevation loss
-1,241 m D-
Altitude range
49 m - 998 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.2 % / 6.6 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
85 km+1,460 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS30.5213° N, 35.5714° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 49 m to 998 m above sea level (+1,460 m D+, -1,241 m D-)

Peak: 998 m·at 59.8 km·Ø 3.2 %
49 m365 m682 m998 m0 km17 km34 km51 km68 km85 km998 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Petra Jordan Trail take place?

Petra Jordan Trail takes place in Ash Shawbak, Ma'an, JO (start area at coordinates 30.5213° N, 35.5714° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Petra Jordan Trail?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Petra Jordan Long Distance Trail (85 km, +1,460 m D+), Petra Jordan Short Distance Trail (60 km, +890 m D+), and Petra Jordan Short Distance Walk (60 km, +890 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Petra Jordan Trail?

The main competition (Petra Jordan Long Distance Trail over 85 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +1,460 m of elevation gain and -1,241 m of elevation loss, ranging between 49 m and 998 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Petra Jordan Trail?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (exaequovoyages.com).