Petra Desert Marathon 3-day Regional Package

You'll be greeted with big smiles at the Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), from where we will guide you to the bus that will bring you to your hotel in Petra. We have three set transfer times running from QAIA to Petra during the day: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00.

If the abovementioned times to not fit your flight schedule, it is possible to book a private transfer at an extra cost. 

The drive from QAIA to Petra is approximately 3,5 hours without a stop. Upon arrival to Petra you will check into your chosen hotel. 

As the sun sets, all runners will meet at tomorrow’s finish area for a race briefing, where the race officials and medical team will answer any final questions you may have about race day. 

• Arrival in Jordan
• Transfer to your hotel in Petra
• Race Briefing  - your final chance to change distances!

*Note: Many flights to Amman arrive at night. Hotel check-in is normally at 15:00, so if you arrive at night and want your room to be available, we recommend you book a pre-night stay. Airport representative and transfer are included for pre-night bookings. 

The day we've all been waiting for! After a light breakfast, all runners meet outside the Petra Visitor Centre at 05:45. At 06:00, we'll walk together to the starting line.

At 06:30 the race starts, for both marathon and 25 km runners. As Petra is not open to the public at that time of day, runners will get the unique experience of seeing Petra without the crowds. 

In the evening, we offer you an opportunity to put your culinary skills to the test with a delicious Jordanian cooking class. This can be booked along with your tour package.

For a detailed description of the route, take a look at our Route & Elevation section. 

• The Petra Desert Marathon
• Rest of the day at your own leisure
• Excursion: Petra Kitchen (optional)

*Note: If you have personal belongings to use after the race, you can drop them off at the Visitor Centre before 05:30. Remember to mark your bag with BIB-number and Name. See here for more information. 

Sadly, this is where we bid farewell. Check out needs to be done before 12:00 (noon).

Four airport transfers are available with the following arrival times: 05:00, 08:00, 13:00 and 18:00.

It is possible to book a different transfer to Queen Alia International Airport if the above-scheduled group transfers don't fit your journey (extra charge). 

Should you wish to stay an extra night in Petra this can be booked as well. Find the prices below. 

• Hotel check-out
• Transfer to the airport