Run the Ancient Desert
- Date Sat 29th May 2021
- Location Wadi Rum Protected Area, Jordan
Event summary
Experience the thrill of a lifetime at the inaugural Run the Ancient Desert event on Saturday, May 29th, 2021, set against the stunning backdrop of Liwa Qasabat al-Aqaba in Jordan. This unique desert race invites participants to traverse the breathtaking sandy dunes of Wadi Rum, a protected wilderness renowned for its mesmerizing landscapes.
As the sun rises, illuminating the iconic desert mountains, you'll embark on a challenging journey that promises to test your limits. With race distances including a grueling half marathon and a 10k, this event is designed for both seasoned runners and adventurous spirits. Don’t forget your headtorch as you start before dawn, navigating the shifting sands that make this race one of the most exhilarating of your life. Join us for an unforgettable adventure and earn the right to claim your victory over The Beast of Wadi Rum!
As the sun rises, illuminating the iconic desert mountains, you'll embark on a challenging journey that promises to test your limits. With race distances including a grueling half marathon and a 10k, this event is designed for both seasoned runners and adventurous spirits. Don’t forget your headtorch as you start before dawn, navigating the shifting sands that make this race one of the most exhilarating of your life. Join us for an unforgettable adventure and earn the right to claim your victory over The Beast of Wadi Rum!
Organiser's Description
Join us on the sandy dunes of Jordan for our first ever desert race. The magic of Wadi Rum - a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan - 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 Impact Marathon Series.
We start before first light and hadtorches are a must as you begin your way across the desert. The colours around you will gently change as the sun rises behind the iconic desert mountains. By the time the sun has risen, you will be fully into your race and into the softer section of sand that will surely make this race one of the hardest of your life. You will be pushed to your limit, you will feel like you can't go on. But when you dig deep, when you keep moving, you will earn the right to proudly say you conquered The Beast Of Wadi Rum. Half marathon and 10k races also.
We start before first light and hadtorches are a must as you begin your way across the desert. The colours around you will gently change as the sun rises behind the iconic desert mountains. By the time the sun has risen, you will be fully into your race and into the softer section of sand that will surely make this race one of the hardest of your life. You will be pushed to your limit, you will feel like you can't go on. But when you dig deep, when you keep moving, you will earn the right to proudly say you conquered The Beast Of Wadi Rum. Half marathon and 10k races also.
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