Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon

Trail Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Aqaba, Jordan

Location

Aqaba, Gouvernement Aqaba, JordanShow on map(29.5321° N, 35.0063° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +1,097 m

Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Aqaba, Gouvernement Aqaba, JO focused on Trail Running. Key features include Desert, Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast, Forest.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +1,097 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +549 m D+), Trail 10 km (10 km, +260 m D+), and Trail 5 km (5 km, +130 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 (mailchi.mp).

Official website

Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon in Aqaba (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
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Event characteristics

Desert Nature & Off-Road Seaside & Coast Forest

Races & distances (4)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Trail Running	42.2 km	+1,097 m	8 m - 469 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Trail Running	21.1 km	+549 m	11 m - 242 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 10 km	Trail Running	10 km	+260 m	14 m - 123 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Trail 5 km	Trail Running	5 km	+130 m	17 m - 72 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+1,097 m D+

Elevation loss

-1,097 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 469 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

5.2 % / 9.4 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+1,097 m D+Peak 469 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 469 m above sea level (+1,097 m D+, -1,097 m D-)

Peak: 469 m·at 28.2 km·Ø 5.2 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon take place?

Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon takes place in Aqaba, Gouvernement Aqaba, JO (start area at coordinates 29.5321° N, 35.0063° 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 Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon?

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +1,097 m of elevation gain and -1,097 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 469 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 Wadi Rum Full Moon Désert Marathon?

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