Ultra X Jordan 2025

You will receive an email inviting you to call a team member. This way, you can ask all the questions you have about the event, training, food, equipment, or any other topic.

Saturday, September 27, 2025:

• Arrival of runners at Queen Alia International Airport

• Option to stay at the race hotel (Regency Palace Hotel) in Amman or at a hotel of your choice

Sunday, September 28, 2025:

• 9 AM: Runners' briefing at the Regency Palace Hotel in Amman

• Equipment check

• Transfer to the base camp in the Wadi Rum desert

Monday, September 29, 2025, start 6:30 AM:

• Start of the race, 40 km and 232 m elevation gain

Tuesday, September 30, 2025, start 6:30 AM:

• 38 km and 548 m elevation gain

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, start 4 AM:

• 60 km and 883 m elevation gain

• Arrival at a new camp

Thursday, October 2, 2025, start 6:30 AM:

• 48 km and 468 m elevation gain / 668 m descent

• Arrival at a new camp

Friday, October 3, 2025, start 6:30 AM:

• 34 km and 391 m elevation gain

• Awards ceremony and barbecue

Saturday, October 4, 2025: 2 options

• Visit the lost city of Petra in the morning and return trip to Amman at 6 PM

• Return trip to Amman in the morning and arrival in the afternoon

• Team: starting from 1,595€

• Solo: starting from 2,095€

On average, you will have 2 hours and 30 minutes to cover each 10 km (between checkpoints).

To bring for each stage:

• Race pack

• Hydration system(s) with a minimum capacity of 1.5 L of water

• Durable waterproof jacket

• Legionnaire-style hat protecting head and neck (or hat and buff)

• Buff/scarf or similar to cover nose and mouth

• High-quality flashlight with spare batteries (or second flashlight)

• Whistle

• Watch (GPS recommended)

• Basic personal first aid kit (bandages, surgical alcohol, anti-blister kit, etc.)

• Emergency food reserve (minimum 800 kcal)

• Phone and/or fully charged watch (with downloaded gpx files)

• Any personal medication you may need

• Suitable running shoes

• Desert gaiters (to prevent sand intrusion)

• Printed copy of your insurance showing emergency contact and insurance policy number

To leave at the camp:

• Warm jacket (for evenings)

• Sleeping bag (8-17°C at night)

• Ground mat

• Insect repellent

• Hand sanitizer/alcohol gel

• Minimum of 2,000 kcal of food per day (dehydrated or freeze-dried food is highly recommended)

Highly recommended:

• Running poles

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen (50+ recommended)

• Battery

• Fork or similar utensils for eating

• Pillow, earplugs, and eye mask

• Baby wipes, 60-200 (consider carrying them during the race for toilet stops)

• Shoes, normal clothing, and toiletries for the camp (flip-flops or similar)

• Local currency (Jordanian dinar) for pre and post-race meals and purchases

What's included:

• Race entry

• Accommodation during the race (Sunday-Saturday)

• Transfers between Amman and the Wadi Rum desert

• Fully GPS-marked route

• Medical support throughout the event

• Therapists (physios, osteopaths, and sports massage therapists) throughout the event

• Drinking water at the checkpoints on the course and hot water for meal preparation in all camps.

• Ground support and comprehensive safety support

• Opportunity to purchase images from the event

• UTMB Index Race (100k category)

• Finisher's medal

What's not included:

• Flights

• Accommodation before or after the race (race hotel accommodation can be purchased as an extra)

• Food, personal kit, and equipment (see kit list)

• All-risk insurance (to cover cancellations, item loss, injuries, etc.)

• Training costs

• Spending money

• Transport of disqualified or prematurely withdrawn runners

October temperatures are generally quite high but considered mild for this region. The weather is usually dry and hot during the day and cool at night. Daytime temperatures average around 28°C but can range from 15 to 35°C. Night temperatures drop significantly, ranging from 13 to 18°C. Therefore, it's important for participants to have equipment that prepares them for different conditions.

Participants are allowed three bags for the week:

• Main travel bag (25 kg): This main travel bag will be left at the race hotel in Amman and will contain all clothing and travel items not needed during the race. Once headed for the desert on Sunday, participants will not have access to this travel bag until their return to Amman on Saturday afternoon after the race.

• Race bag (20 kg): It will be transported between camps by race organizers and should contain everything needed for the entire event. Participants will have access to their race bag in the campsite after each stage. It must be a waterproof bag and must not exceed 20 kg. Bags over 20 kg will not be allowed onto coaches when departing for the desert. They will be weighed. Any items attached to the outside of the bag or protruding will not be transported to the desert.

• Race pack: This is the bag participants will carry each day for running. Race packs must be able to fit into the 20 kg race bag during the journey from Amman to the desert. Race packs must also be large enough to carry the mandatory items from the kit list.