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Petra Desert Marathon & Half Marathon

Petra, Ma‘ān, Jordan

calendar_today 05 Sep, 2026

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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93 days remaining

Petra Desert Marathon

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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93 days remaining

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

18.3° / 27.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

17.2° / 24.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 32m

water_drop Avg rainfall

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ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

47.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:22

nightlight Sunset

18:42

About Petra

Learn more about the host city, Petra.

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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