Petra Jordan Trail 2025

The Taj Mahal, the Great Wall of China, the Christ the Redeemer statue, Machu Picchu, the archaeological site of Chichén Itzá, the Colosseum and... Petra! 🌟 The 7 wonders of the modern world represent the most extraordinary architectural and artistic works visible today. And for your greatest happiness, it's around one of them that you'll have the chance to practice your favorite sport. For many, it's the experience of a lifetime. It's also in optimal conditions and in a small group that you'll have the opportunity to experience it. With your partner, with a friend, or even alone, you will be able to discover the wild and arid scenery of Jordan, as well as the Nabataean city 😍. It's a sporting challenge to be prepared for, as the Petra Jordan Trail offers you a stage race off the beaten path. But beyond that, it's also a true cultural immersion and a human adventure that awaits the participants. We sincerely hope you'll be one of the lucky few. However, if you're interested, we advise you to act quickly: places are extremely limited (39 spots) and they are likely to sell out fast! 🔥 But before you click to register, we'll walk you through the exceptional program of the Petra Jordan Trail. Buckle up, the plane is taking off towards the splendid and historic kingdom of Jordan 🇯🇴.

After starting in 2013 with the Kimbia Kenya 🇰🇪, Exaequo Voyages continued to strive to offer unique sporting trips. In recent years, other major races have been born from the hands of these outstanding organizers: the Irish Trail (Ireland 🇮🇪), the Norway Fjord Trail (Norway 🇳🇴) and the Cabo Verde Ribeira Trail (Cape Verde 🇨🇻). Now, you can land your luggage and start running in Western Asia 🏃‍♀️. Jordan, a country nestled between the Dead Sea and the Red Sea 🌊, is a haven of peace in a conflict zone. A protected area spared from events that disrupt the Middle East. So rest assured: you're heading to a safe country, but also an adventure organized and tailored to give you maximum enjoyment! 🥰 Moreover, to ensure everyone can participate and, above all, have a good time, two distances have been created. Thus, you can undertake this trek in "long distance" mode 🙌 or in "short distance" mode 🤏. The long distance covers 85 km (1,460 mD+ / 2,730 mD-) while the short distance proposes "only" 60 (890 mD+ / 2,200 mD-). But what exactly is involved in the second edition of the Petra trail? We'll tell you more! 👇

This is a stage race lasting 8 days that is organized in the month of September, while temperatures are still warm 🌞. However, only 5 days will be dedicated to running itself... We see where you're going with this! Don't worry: you'll run plenty! 😅 These setup and recovery days will be necessary and allow you to discover the culture and locals more deeply. Indeed, upon your arrival at the capital, Amman, you will head to the northern part of the country to join your camp in the middle of the mountains, in Aljoun ⛺️. There, you will do your first acclimatization jog 😌. But it's the next day, after sharing a meal and sleeping under the stars 🌌, that you will start your first stage of 10 km. You will discover the Roman city of Jerash, enjoy a refreshing bath in the Dead Sea and visit the village of Dana 🎵. You will spend your second night there, with your teammates. Long of 16.5 km or 13 km, your second stage will take place near Shobak. During this beautiful race, you will have a panoramic view of the desert of Wadi Araba 🌵 and roam one of the many fortresses of the region. You will then return to spend a second night in Dana.

The third day of your journey will have you diving into the valley. With 1,000 mD- and 19 km (15 km for the short distance), your thighs will warm up as you enter the canyon 🏜️. After a lunch, you will resume your journey towards the majestic city of Petra. On this occasion, you will pass by the Wadi Araba, the second largest desert in the country ✌️, which will amaze you with its white dunes 🤍. It is in the heart of this sublime landscape that you will spend another night, at Little Petra 😴, before proceeding with your 4th stage: visiting Petra. It is the highlight of the stay as the distance will be, at your choice, 10 km or 20 km, with significant elevation in both cases 📈. In the evening, the experience within the desert will intensify with a Bedouin night where you will live a moment outside of time (and without network). Finally, for your last day and to close this getaway in style, you will sail into the part of the "white desert", a magnificent setting, which many consider as "the most beautiful desert in the world" 😍. This final part, long of 18 km or 11.5 km, should be challenging 🥵. But, given what you will have already accomplished, we are confident you will have no trouble conquering it and earning your holy grail, the finisher medal 🥇 . It is within this amazing setting, which has notably served as a filming location for some Star Wars films, that you will spend your last night to enjoy a festive evening as a grand prize ceremony will be organized. And no question of heading back home directly! The following day will be a free day reserved for a visit to Amman, the capital, to relax before heading back to the airport 🛫.

Do you want to be part of the adventure? Then speed towards Jordan at lightspeed! 🪐