Jordon Impact Marathon

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From Impact Marathon Series

  • Date Mon 25th November 2024 - Sun 1st December 2024
  • Location Alqwairah Aljdedah, Al Aqaba Governorate
  • Price £1,345.00 - £1,545.00
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Jordan Impact Marathon, taking place from November 25th to December 1st, 2024, in the breathtaking Alqwairah Aljdedah, Al Aqaba Governorate. Organized by the Impact Marathon Series, this unique desert race offers not just a challenge, but a chance to make a real impact. Participants will experience the stunning landscapes of Wadi Rum and the rich culture of Jordan, all while contributing to vital community projects addressing water scarcity.

The marathon features a range of race distances, allowing runners of all levels to participate in this magical experience. From the moment you arrive in Amman, you'll be immersed in the local culture, enjoying delicious Jordanian cuisine and learning about the region's history and challenges. The week includes hands-on experiences with the Greening The Desert project and a visit to Petra, one of the Seven New Wonders of the World. On race day, prepare to run under the stars and witness the awe-inspiring sunrise over the desert, culminating in an exhilarating finish line moment. Join us for an extraordinary week that combines running, adventure, and meaningful impact!

Jordon Impact Marathon

Mon 25th November 2024 - Sun 1st December 2024

A smiling runner in a blue tank top and white cap high-fives cheering spectators as she crosses a finish line in a sandy, desert-like landscape. The spectators are enthusiastic, with arms raised, celebrating her achievement. Two people run along a desert trail with red, sandy terrain. They wear black shirts, shorts, backpacks, and caps. In the background, eroded rock formations rise under a hazy sky. It is early morning or late afternoon, evident from the soft sunlight. Four runners in athletic gear are running on a sandy trail in a desert landscape. The background features vast, rocky formations and a clear sky, suggesting a remote and challenging environment. The scene is bathed in soft, natural light. A group of people is working together outdoors, smiling as they handle straw or hay. The participants, diverse in gender and attire, are engaged in a community or environmental project under sunny, clear conditions. Nearby trees and bright daylight are visible. A diverse group of people pose in front of the ancient rock-cut architecture of Petra in Jordan. The group is smiling and dressed casually, with some members wearing hats and sunglasses. The monumental sandstone facade towers behind them. Four camels adorned with colorful blankets rest on the ground in front of the Petra Treasury in Jordan. A person stands near the camels, and several people are seated on and around the camels, with the historic rock-cut architecture visible in the background. Two people are running through a vast, rocky desert landscape with towering cliffs in the background. The ground is arid, with patches of scattered shrubs, and the warm light accentuates the textures of the rugged terrain.

Organiser's Description

Welcome to the Impact Marathon Series! The Jordan Impact Marathon is the only desert race in our series, and we have an absolute beauty in store. The magic of Wadi Rum cannot be justified in words or pictures, it simply has to be experienced. We cannot wait to welcome you to this ancient desert that has already become an iconic backdrop to our Series.

The Experience

Impact Weeks are all about the untold stories, the places you would never be able to visit any other way. In our first two days, you will experience exactly that, staying in a village deep in the Dead Sea Valley, rising with the sun and learning how life can flourish despite the intense heat. Work alongside the Greening The Desert project, one of the most deeply interesting, impactful, and inspiring projects we have ever gotten to work with.

We couldn’t come to Jordan and not build in a visit to Petra – one of the 7 New Wonders of the World. Expect plenty of walking and plenty of lifting your chin off the floor.

Top of the week with most magical running experience of your life. Your race will transition from running underneath the magnificent stars that shine like no other place on earth, through the deep red sunrise until the sun is beaming down. That final stretch will test you to your limits, but it will be absolutely worth it.

The Impact

We will be focused on the biggest issue the country faces: water scarcity. Jordan is one of the world’s most water scarce countries and with a growing population, due to their open-door policy to refugees from neighbouring countries, the challenge gets greater by the day. When we blend the experience and knowledge of our partners with our goal to find the small changes with exponential impact, we can begin to tackle the biggest problems.

In Jordan, we have partnered up directly with charities, and co-operatives that create an impact in the community. We stay at Jordanian owned accommodation, we select restaurants with powerful social stories, we create hand-made medals that employ local artisans. There is so much more to creating an impact than just the fundraising and volunteering. That said, we do aim for all our runners to contribute to the fundraising total - you set your own target. Our goal, with our 30 runners, is to see 120 Home Gardens created with £32,000 of fundraising. This is a team target, that we will all reach together!

The Itinerary | 25 Nov – 1 Dec 2024

Day 1
Welcome! We’ll be meeting in the capital city of Amman, where we will be staying the first night of our experience. You’ll join us at our partner hotel as we prepare for the week ahead. Here you’ll get to know your fellow travellers whilst enjoying an evening of amazing Jordanian food and start learning more of what you'll be experiencing this week. A relaxed evening, as we are about to ramp things up for the next few days.

Day 2
There are three sides to Jordan that we will be sharing with you this week. We are kicking off in Downtown Amman. We believe that understanding your impact is all about context - the history of this complex region. The story of refugees in Jordan. The story of water in Jordan. And, most importantly, the empowering stories of the solutions that are already out there for the challenges faced by each community.

Day 3
Greening The Desert. The GTD project is one of the most deeply interesting, impactful, and inspiring projects we have ever gotten to work with. We' rarely come across projects that touch so many of the Global Goals - from Life on Land to Sustainable Cities and Communities to Gender Equality - and so many more. It’s a small idea with huge impact in such a water scarce country.

We will spend the day with an extraordinary group of people who have pioneered the concept of Permaculture to a point where their optimism for the future of our world, rooted in all they have learnt, shines forth from every single conversation. This is truly unreal, and to be experienced to be believed. From here, we head south to Wadi Musa for the night.

Day 4
We had to. It’s not the normal Impact thing to do. But we just had to. This is the third side to Jordan - one seen by tourists and adored by all. But we are going to do it in a bit of a unique way. So, set your alarm clocks! As we pass Petra along the way to the desert, why not stop and tour one of the 7 New Wonders of the World.

Get ready for a truly remarkable experience. Once our time in Petra closes, we will be heading down to the desert, onto our pickup trucks and, as the sun sets on Wadi Rum, arriving into our remote Bedouin Camp.

Day 5
You have a big day tomorrow so today it's time to unwind. We will have a couple of workshops in the morning and there are extra activities around the desert you can add-on at an extra cost. From 4x4 tours of the best Wadi Rum sights, to climbing - we will let you know a list of options. Of course, putting your feet up and relaxing at the Athletes’ Village is still very much an option.

Day 6
The moment has come - race day. We’ll head to the startline together and run as a community in what will be one of the most magical experiences. Get ready for stunning trails and a remarkable finish line moment, as you take the final steps of the hardest race of your life. And at that finish line, we’ll have a huge welcome home for you. Party into the night, you deserve it...

Day 7
Homecoming. The race is over and you'll have the usual aches and pains to remind you. To take your mind off it we have organised some incredible Bolt-On Adventures that show you the very best that Jordan has to offer. Alternatively, and reluctantly, we will let you return home and transfers to the airport are included!

Races

  • Base Camp - Jordan Impact Marathon

    Package Option: Our Most Popular Package - Shared Accommodations With a Friend, or Your New Best Friend!

    £1,345.00

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  • Summit Camp - Jordan Impact Marathon

    Package Option: If You Wish for a Single Supplement, or if You Are Couple Looking for a Nicer Room, This Is the One for You!

    £1,545.00

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Wadi Rum, Alqwairah Aljdedah, Jordan

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25 Nov 2024

£1,345.00 - £1,545.00