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MDS 120 Jordan Wadi Rum to Petra Stages

Move through staged desert miles in Wadi Rum, then finish with Petra and the Dead Sea as part of the landing.

Dates

Flexible dates

Location

Wadi Rum, Petra, and the Dead Sea, Jordan, Unknown

Budget

Est. $2,500-$9,000

Difficulty

insane

Plan this trip Open source

Highlights

  • Multi-stage desert race through Wadi Rum — Lawrence of Arabia film location.
  • Course connects Wadi Rum to Petra through dramatic sandstone formations.
  • Red sandstone canyons, natural arches, and Nabataean inscriptions.
  • Night stages under star-filled skies.
  • MDS 120 format with desert bivouac camping.

Planning Steps

  1. Register through MDS website for MDS 120 Jordan.
  2. Fly to Amman (AMM) or Aqaba (AQJ). Transfers to Wadi Rum arranged.
  3. Train for multi-stage desert running on mixed terrain.
  4. Prepare self-supported food strategy.
  5. Build in extra days for Petra and Dead Sea.
Pro tip

Stay on harder-packed vehicle tracks to save energy. Canyon sections force soft sand anyway.

Stories from the community

No stories have been published for this route yet. The first finisher gets to set the tone.

Trust & source

Official source
Source

MARATHON DES SABLES

Source link

https://marathondessables.com/en/event/mds-120-jordan-2026

Domain

marathondessables.com

Source date

2026-11-01

Verified

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Date status

Confirmed