POV: Your race starts by running through an ancient city that's over 2,000 years old.
Definitely not your average Saturday long run.
โณ JUST 7 DAYS TO GO.
The countdown to the Petra Desert Marathon is officially on, and soon runners from around the world will be taking on the rose-red city and the Jordanian desert.
๐ Petra, Jordan
๐๏ธ 5 September 2026
๐ 25K Ultra Half Marathon & 42K Marathon
More information: petra-desert-marathon.com
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Part of the Albatros Adventure Marathons race series.
Petra Desert Marathon
Run back in time! Challenge yourself to a desert run in historical settings. www.petra-desert-marathon.com
24/07/2026
FINAL CALL: Run Through History Before the Gates Close! ๐ฅ
The clock is ticking and this is your last chance to sign up for the Petra Desert Marathon 2026! Get ready to run back in time!
๐ Secure your spot at:
www.petra-desert-marathon.com
Starting in the heart of the ancient city of Petra, the Petra Desert Marathon takes you past rock-carved tombs and temples before venturing into the vast, lunar-like terrain of the Jordanian desert.
Now is the perfect moment to take the leap, commit to an extraordinary goal and create memories that will last a lifetime.
๐ Location: Petra, Jordan
๐๏ธ Race Date: September 5, 2026
๐ Distances: 42K & 25K
๐จ Deadline: July 31, 2026
Run where time stands still.
Race through the city of Petra, and its surrounding desert - a place that carries the history of a thousand-year-old civilization.
Experience the priceless feeling of pure freedom as you race through one of the worldโs most breathtaking landscapes. Every step is a reminder of your strength, every breath an invitation to reach beyond your limits.
It's time for Petra. Do you have what it takes?
Sign up here: https://adventure-marathons.com/Petra-Desert-Marathon
Registration closes 31 July. Secure your spot before it's too late.
๐๏ธ Petra Desert, Jordan
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5th September 2026
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42.2K / 25K
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22/06/2026
โ ๏ธ Final weeks to join us in Petra.
Ancient canyons. Desert trails. A World Wonder as your backdrop.
The Petra Desert Marathon 2026 is waiting, but registration won't be open for much longer.
โณ Registration closes: 31 July 2026
๐๏ธ Race day: 5 September 2026
๐ Petra, Jordan
๐ 25K Ultra Half Marathon & 42K Marathon
The adventure of a lifetime is just one decision away.
๐ Register today: https://adventure-marathons.com/Petra-Desert-Marathon
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04/03/2026
๐๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ Run back in time at the Petra Desert Marathon 2026!
Running past Petraโs iconic Treasury, between towering red-stone cliffs and out onto open desert trails, it truly feels like stepping into another era.
But this adventure marathon is about more than the race. Itโs about discovering an extraordinary culture, sharing the journey with like-minded runners from around the world, and creating memories that last far beyond the finish line.
โจ 05 September, 2026
๐ 42.2k & 25k
๐ Petra, Jordan
Are you still thinking of signing up?
Turn your โmaybe somedayโ into a confirmed bib number!
๐ Register here: https://adventure-marathons.com/Petra-Desert-Marathon
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09/02/2026
The Petra Desert Marathon is more than a race. Itโs a journey through Jordanโs culture, history, and landscapes.โจ
Youโll run through one of the worldโs most iconic settings, and beyond race day, your adventure continues.
During the 6-day tour, runners can choose to enrich their experience with optional excursions, including:
๐ฝ๏ธ Petra Kitchen cooking class
๐๏ธ A visit to the Baptism Site, Mount Nebo & Madaba
This race isnโt just about crossing a finish line.
Itโs about turning your marathon into a truly unforgettable adventure!
๐ Petra, Jordan
๐
5 September 2026
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Marathon & 25K Ultra Half
Our selection of experiences: https://petra-desert-marathon.com/package-add-ons
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12/01/2026
Had enough of cold weather?
How about trading it for a marathon in the Jordanian desert? ๐๏ธ
Here, the temperatures are as high as the excitement, and the sun shines over breathtaking landscapes as you run through one of the worldโs most iconic settings.
Combine your love for running with adventure, culture, and unforgettable scenery!
The Petra Desert Marathon is more than a race; itโs an experience youโll never forget.
๐ Petra, Jordan
๐
5 September 2026
๐
Marathon & 25K Ultra Half
๐ Sign Up: https://adventure-marathons.com/Petra-Desert-Marathon
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01/01/2026
โจ Happy New Year from Albatros Adventure Marathons โจ
As we step into a new year, weโre looking back with gratitude at an incredible journey shared with runners from all over the world. From icy landscapes and desert trails to ancient cities and unforgettable start lines, 2025 reminded us that running can take us far beyond the finish line.
Thank you to our runners, volunteers, partners, and local teams for the energy, courage, and community you bring to every race. You are what turns each event into a true adventure.
Hereโs to a new year filled with bold goals, meaningful experiences, and new places to explore together.
We canโt wait to welcome you to the next start line.
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21/12/2025
The New Year is a time to reflect, reset, and dream about the adventures still ahead. โจ๐
As part of the Albatros Adventure Marathons journey, we love getting closer to the cultures that shape the places we run. In Jordan, home of the Petra Desert Marathon, the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and shifts each year with the moon. ๐
In Jordan, this time is observed through reflection, family gatherings, and remembering the journey of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina, traditions deeply woven into everyday life. ๐
As we look ahead to future adventures, including Petra Desert Marathon in September 2026, understanding local customs reminds us that every race is about more than the finish line โ itโs about the place, the people, and the story.
Do you know when the Islamic New Year falls this year? ๐
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When the first light touches the rose-red walls of Petra, you donโt just start a race โ you step into another world.
Runners from across the globe gather where ancient civilizations once walked, surrounded by echoes of history and the timeless beauty of a World Wonder. The course carries you through sacred pathways, past monumental rock carvings, and into vast desert landscapes that feel almost otherworldly.
This run isnโt defined by pace โ but by presence.
By awe.
By the rare privilege of crossing a finish line set among the stories of centuries.
Join us in 2026 โ and run the legend.
๐ Petra, Jordan
๐
5 September 2026
๐
Marathon & 25K Ultra Half
โน๏ธ About the race: https://adventure-marathons.com/Petra_Desert_Marathon
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