Can I get into the Petra Desert Marathon without the ballot?

Yes. Besides the ballot there are 3 other ways in. Local residents: 3-day Regional Package available to runners from Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, Israel, Yemen and Palestine. Tour operator package: All international runners must sign up for the tour package. Other: Register online via the official registration page.

How to get into the Petra Desert Marathon 2027.

All 4 ways into the Petra Desert Marathon in Petra, with the ballot dates.

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Ways in

There are 4 ways into the Petra Desert Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

01
Ballot
Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.
At this race: Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.
02
Local residents
Places kept for people who live in the city or region.
At this race: 3-day Regional Package available to runners from Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, Israel, Yemen and Palestine.
Organizer's details
03
Tour operator package
Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.
At this race: All international runners must sign up for the tour package.
Organizer's details
04
Other
Another route the organizer offers.
At this race: Register online via the official registration page.
Organizer's details

Ballot dates

The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet. Add it to your Radar and we'll tell you when they're out.

Ballot opens
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Ballot closes
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Draw
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Results
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Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

Tour operators

No tour packages listed yet.

FAQ

When does the Petra Desert Marathon ballot open?: The organizer hasn't announced the ballot dates for the 2027 race yet.
Can I get into the Petra Desert Marathon without the ballot?: Yes. Besides the ballot there are 3 other ways in. Local residents: 3-day Regional Package available to runners from Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE, Israel, Yemen and Palestine. Tour operator package: All international runners must sign up for the tour package. Other: Register online via the official registration page.

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