Ultra X Jordan
Location
Wadi Rum
Jordan
Distance
Ultra
Date
October 02, 2026
in 26 days
Elevation Gain
2522m
hillier than 17 of 88 similar races
Course TypePoint-to-point
Typical WeatherSeptember, 16-26°C (61-79°F), usually mild
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A five-stage, self-guided ultramarathon covering 220 kilometres through the Wadi Rum desert in southern Jordan. Runners camp between stages, crossing dunes, wadis and rock formations linked to Lawrence of Arabia.
What Makes This Race Special
- Five-stage self-guided desert race
- 220km across Wadi Rum, 2,522m elevation gain
- Point-to-point with nightly desert camps
- Shorter 110km option for first-timers
- Long-running annual stage race series