
Route & Itinerary
03 - 08 april 2025
Jordan is a popular destination – and for a good reason, with a fantastic mix of history, stunning landscapes, and unique sights. Wadi Rum – described by T.E Lawrence (.. ‘of Arabia’ fame) as ‘vast, echoing and god-like’ – provides an imposing desert backdrop for our double marathon distance challenge – with sandstone skyscraper-like towers carved by weather & winds, giving a unique Martian-like landscape. After a tough day on the trails under the sun, relax in our private Bedouin style campsite with showers, dining tents, a bar with cold drinks, evening entertainment, and some great food.
With a visit included to the incomparable UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra, the ‘Rose City’ – the perfect way to cap off an incredible 2-day desert challenge. April 2025 is the time to do something really special!
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Day 1 - ARRIVAL
WELCOME TO JORDAN
03 april 2025
Once we land into Amman, we make our way through arrivals where the local team will have arranged for our visas on arrival. We will then travel approximately 45 minutes to our comfortable hotel. Here you can relax, before dinner and a restful night’s sleep! For our ‘flights included’ challengers, please note our flight lands in the early hours of the morning so we will go straight to bed to get some much needed rest.


Day 2 - CAMP
TAKE DIP IN THE DEAD sEA
04 APRIL 2025
After breakfast at the hotel, we will have time for a relaxing morning with free time to explore The Dead Sea. You can alternatively take this opportunity to get some final rest before day 1 of your Ultra Challenge commences tomorrow!
We will then have a group lunch at the hotel before we depart for our 3 hour transfer to Wadi Rum. Upon arrival, we will follow the procedure at the traveller centre before we embark on the 30 min Jeep ride into the camp. We should arrive in time for the sunset, before we have a welcome meal and briefing on the challenge ahead, and then get some sleep.
Day 3 - RACE 1
MARATHON - 42KM
4-5HRS RUN / 6-7 HRS JOG / 8- 9 HRS WALK
05 april 2025
Walkers and joggers set off first at 6:30am – followed by runners at approximately 8:00am! Despite the desert landscape, the terrain and views are certainly varied! From camp, we climb from the valley floor, following ancient shepherd trails. This affords us tremendous views out over this storied landscape. Rest stop one will be at 12.25km, where you will have the opportunity to grab a snack and refreshment for an energy boost. As the trail continues, it will get gradually rockier and will form a rather continuous downhill trek into lunch.
The route is well signed, with regular rest stops to refuel and refresh. The rest stop for lunch will be at 21.75km. The trail then heads more uphill in deeper loose sand of the undulating dunes. We come very close to the huge rock walls now and into smaller canyons. We then have another rest stop at 31.75km for another snack break before continuing with your adventure. The last section for the day will be on a more hard sand terrain with vehicle tracks, and it’s a downhill trek to the finish at 42km. When you arrive back at camp you will be welcomed by a cup of mint tea & a shower! We have a group buffet style dinner this evening before a briefing and well deserved rest!




Day 4 - RACE 2
42KM
4-5HRS RUN / 6-7 HRS JOG / 8- 9 HRS WALK
06 APRIL 2025
Expect more of the same landscapes today. Starting out in the rolling dunes, the morning sun highlights the different coloured sands that Wadi Rum has to offer. We are greeted early with the massive sandstone and basalt mountains of Jebel Qatar on your right and Jebel Khazaali which houses a famous slot canyon deep inside it, on your left. This is where you will also find rest stop 1 at 12km, where you will have the opportunity to grab a snack and refreshment for an energy boost.
As you continue along the trail, you will see the Bedouin and tourist camps of Wadi Rum, scattered under the rock faces, if you are lucky you may even get to see a camel or two. Your lunch stop will be located at 22.4km, and will be perfect for recuperation. As you continue into the afternoon, you will cross deeper loose sand of undulating dunes.
The final return leg to camp showcases some wonderful scenery, before the cheers of your fellow competitors and our crew will power you over the finish line, where a medal and celebration awaits. Tonight, we enjoy a celebratory dinner & local entertainment at basecamp – with a bar & party atmosphere!
Day 5 - petra
VISIT THE FAMED ANCIENT TREASURY
07 april 2025
After breakfast at the camp, we will set off for the 4-5 hour drive to Petra. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to explore Petra independently. There will also be a variety of restaurants and cafes to purchase lunch from. Overall, you should have approximately 4 hours to explore and enjoy free time in Petra.
In the afternoon, we will then depart Petra and embark on the 4 hour transfer back to Amman. Upon arrival, we will check into our hotel, and enjoy a final group dinner. We will then get some much needed sleep.


Day 6 - DEPART
TIME TO SAY GOODBYE
08 APRIL 2025
After breakfast at the hotel, it’s time to transfer to the airport and catch our flights home. You’ll take home some desert dust on your shoes, great memories, and a medal you can wear with pride!