Photo Juanma Clemente-Alloza / Unsplash
- Marathon
Petra Desert
Petra Desert Marathon
Rugged desert paths and rock formations around the ancient city of Petra.
Follow for alerts on every edition: dates, ballots, entries.
2027 edition
Next up
Countdown
306
days to 4 Sep 2027
- Distance
- Marathon
- Course
- Mountain
- Climb
- 1172 m
- Entry
- —
About
The race
The Petra Desert Marathon provides one of the most unique marathon experiences in the world. Held in the dramatic desert landscapes surrounding the ancient city of Petra, the course takes runners through rugged terrain, sandy paths, and historic surroundings. Participants run near spectacular rock formations and archaeological sites that date back thousands of years. The challenging elevation and desert conditions make the race demanding but unforgettable. With breathtaking scenery and a truly distinctive location, the Petra Desert Marathon offers runners the chance to combine endurance sport with one of the world’s most remarkable historical landscapes.
Every year
Editions
Ballot, charity and tour places
Getting in
Ballot
Entries are drawn at random from everyone who applies.
- Details
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.
- Details
Tour operator package
All international runners must sign up for the tour package.
- Details
Other
Register online via the official registration page.
Ballot
Dates not announcedBallot opens
TBA
Ballot closes
TBA
Draw
TBA
Results
TBA
Charity places
No charity places listed yet.
We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.
Tour operators
No tour packages listed yet.