Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge

Trail Running and Walking & Hiking covering 6 km to 27 km with up to 500 m D+ in Madaba (Madaba Governorate, Jordan)

Location

Madaba, JordanShow on map(31.7160° N, 35.7939° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +702 m

Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge is an endurance sporting event in Madaba, JO focused on Trail Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include Culture & History, Nature & Off-Road, Multi-Day, Charity Run.

The race program comprises 12 competitions, including Etape 5 : Trail (27 km, +702 m D+), Etape 6 (Trail) : Wadi rum canyons (24 km, +624 m D+), Etape 3 : Trail (22 km, +572 m D+), Etape 2 : Trail (19 km, +494 m D+), Etape 3 : Au coeur de PETRA (18 km, +81 m D+), and Etape 4 (Rando) : (15 km, +500 m D+) (12 competitions in total). 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 (trailtobealive.fr).

Official website

Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge in Madaba (Work: "LSRA Dunes Landscape", Photo: BLMUtah, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "LSRA Dunes Landscape" · Photo: **BLMUtah** · Wikimedia CommonsPublic Domain
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Event characteristics

Culture & History Nature & Off-Road Multi-Day Charity Run Desert

Races & distances (12)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Etape 5 : Trail	Trail Running	27 km	+702 m	224 m - 519 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Etape 6 (Trail) : Wadi rum canyons	Trail Running	24 km	+624 m	227 m - 489 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Etape 3 : Trail	Trail Running	22 km	+572 m	230 m - 470 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Etape 2 : Trail	Trail Running	19 km	+494 m	233 m - 440 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Etape 3 : Au coeur de PETRA	Walking & Hiking	18 km	+81 m	236 m - 270 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Etape 4 (Rando) :	Walking & Hiking	15 km	+500 m	224 m - 434 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Etape 4 : Trail	Trail Running	15 km	+390 m	227 m - 391 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Etape 5 (Rando): Wadi Rum Canyons	Walking & Hiking	15 km	+68 m	230 m - 259 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Etape 6 (Rando):	Walking & Hiking	14 km	+63 m	233 m - 259 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Étape 2 (Rando) Canyons de Chubak	Walking & Hiking	12 km	+54 m	236 m - 259 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Etape 1 : Trail	Trail Running	6 km	+156 m	224 m - 290 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Etape 1 : canyons de CHUBAK	Walking & Hiking	6 km	+27 m	227 m - 238 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

27 km

Elevation gain

+702 m D+

Elevation loss

-702 m D-

Altitude range

224 m - 519 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

27 km+702 m D+Peak 519 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 224 m to 519 m above sea level (+702 m D+, -702 m D-)

Peak: 519 m·at 16.4 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge take place?

Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge takes place in Madaba, JO (start area at coordinates 31.716° N, 35.7939° 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 Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge?

The race program comprises 12 competitions, including Etape 5 : Trail (27 km, +702 m D+), Etape 6 (Trail) : Wadi rum canyons (24 km, +624 m D+), Etape 3 : Trail (22 km, +572 m D+), Etape 2 : Trail (19 km, +494 m D+), Etape 3 : Au coeur de PETRA (18 km, +81 m D+), and Etape 4 (Rando) : (15 km, +500 m D+) (12 competitions in total). The competitions belong to Trail Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge?

The main competition (Etape 5 : Trail over 27 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +702 m of elevation gain and -702 m of elevation loss, ranging between 224 m and 519 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 Pétra Wadi Rum Trail Challenge?

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