Name: Wadi Rum Full Moon Desert Marathon
Start: 2026-05-01
End: 2026-05-01
Location: Wadi Rum

About the Event

Run under a desert moon in one of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes at the Wadi Rum Full Moon Desert Marathon on Thursday, 1st May 2026. This extraordinary event transforms Jordan's iconic "Valley of the Moon" into your personal racecourse, offering distances from a 5K Fun Run to a formidable 50K ultramarathon under the vast, starry sky. Choose between an à-la-carte race entry or a comprehensive full-package tour to experience the magic of Wadi Rum's red sands and towering rock formations in an unforgettable way. More than just a race, it's a profound adventure that combines extreme physical challenge with the serene, ancient beauty of the desert. Secure your early-bird spot for a running experience that is as much about the majestic setting as it is about the distance, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Races Offered

21K A-La-Carte

May 01, 2026

straighten

Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

19:00

7 Days - Active Tour

May 01, 2026

straighten

Distance — 42K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

19:00

10K A-La-Carte

May 01, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

19:30

21K Full Package

May 01, 2026

straighten

Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

19:30

42K A-La-Carte

May 01, 2026

straighten

Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

19:30

42K Full Package

May 01, 2026

straighten

Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

19:30

10K Full Package

May 01, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

20:30

5K A-La-Carte

May 01, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

20:45

5K Full Package

May 01, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

20:45

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Wadi Rum.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.8° / 28.9°

wb_sunny 12.1° / 23.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.2 /

water_drop 31.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.8° / 28.9°

wb_sunny 12.1° / 23.7°

air 12.2 km/h

water_drop 31.5%

About Wadi Rum

Wadi Rum is a spectacularly scenic desert valley in southern Jordan. It is also known as "Valley of the Moon" and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.