🇯🇴Dead Sea, Jordan
Expected March 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
420 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Technical or hilly — come for the experience, not the time
Beginner friendly
Suitable for beginners with solid training
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.
Temperature
13–22°C
Humidity
30–50%
Conditions
Jordanian spring — dry desert warmth, clear skies
Wind
10–20 km/h desert breeze
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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