🇯🇴Dead Sea, Jordan
Jordan Marathon — Dead Sea to Petra
Expected March 2027
Race facts
Next edition · 2027
Expected March 2027
Date not yet confirmedEstimated from the usual calendar slot. Last edition: Mar 22, 2026.
Course
420 melevation gain
- Distance · surface
- 42.2 km · Road
Entry
Open entry
- 2027 entry
- Not yet recorded. Check the official site for dates and status.
Dates and entry details change. Confirm with the organiser before you book.
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
About this race
Jordan's marathon is arguably the world's most geologically extraordinary road race. The course begins at the shore of the Dead Sea at 430m below sea level — the lowest point on any landmass on earth — and climbs through the Jordanian desert escarpment toward the Wadi Rum-adjacent landscape en route to the rose-red Nabataean city of Petra. The 420m of elevation comes from the extraordinary climb from below sea level up through the Dead Sea panorama viewpoint. March conditions of 14–22°C are perfect for Jordan's desert climate. Runners finish near Wadi Musa for the iconic Petra siq approach. The combination of geological extremity, ancient history (Petra is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World), and desert landscape makes this one of the world's most compelling marathon destinations.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
13–22°C
Humidity
30–50%
Conditions
Jordanian spring — dry desert warmth, clear skies
Wind
10–20 km/h desert breeze
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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