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Petra Desert Marathon & Half Marathon

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Petra, Ma‘ān, Jordan

calendar_today 05 Sep, 2026

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About the Event

Are you ready to run back in time? The Petra Desert Marathon on September 5, 2026, is more than a race—it's a pilgrimage through history. Starting in the heart of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, this marathon offers the unparalleled experience of seeing the iconic Treasury at first light, shared only with fellow runners. The course then ventures into the vast, lunar-like Jordanian desert, blending challenging climbs with breathtaking views. Organized by Albatros Adventure Marathons, this is a bucket-list event where every step is etched in the landscape of legends, making it the ultimate fusion of endurance and ancient exploration.

Races Offered

Petra Desert Half Marathon

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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202 days remaining

Petra Desert Marathon

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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202 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Petra.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 19.0° / 28.7°

wb_sunny 18.3° / 26.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.0 /

water_drop 46.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 19.0° / 28.7°

wb_sunny 18.3° / 26.0°

air 9.0 km/h

water_drop 46.7%

About Petra

Scenic view of

Petra, the fabled "rose red city, half as old as time", is a well known ancient Nabataean city in the south of Jordan. Due to its breathtaking grandeur and fabulous ruins, Petra was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985.

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