RACINGTHEPLANET: THE 20-YEAR RACE
250km / 155 mile, 6-Stage Ultramarathon

22 - 28 September 2024

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RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race

RacingThePlanet is excited to announce that its next "Roving Race" will be located in JORDAN to celebrate its 20-year anniversary. With three races planned, the Gobi March in Mongolia, the Atacama Crossing in Chile, and RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race will each feature special activities and celebrations as we bring together past alumni and welcome new members to the RacingThePlanet Family. Jordan has been specially selected as a location with iconic desert scenery and culture, and we feel that there is no better way to celebrate 20 years than with a finish at the ancient village of Petra. With over 100,000 archeological sites, only 15 percent of Jordan has yet to be explored. Competitors will see Petra, Wadi Rum, The Treasury, and other historical sites as they traverse 250 kilometers (155 miles) across this most spectacular desert landscape. As an important bridge between Europe, Asia and Africa, Jordan was specially chosen for this special celebration which will bring together 50 nationalities to celebrate our anniversary.

Itinerary

20 Sep 2024

Competitors Arrive (hotel provided)
21 Sep 2024

Race Check-In & Go to Camp 1
22 Sep 2024

Race Starts
22 Sep 2024 - to - 28 Sep 2024

Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 take place
28 Sep 2024

Awards Banquet (hotel provided)
29 Sep 2024

Event Concludes

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24 Jul 2024 Preparing Your Equipment
There are 35 mandatory items. Have a look at the equipment list and check through what you have and what you need to get.
17 Jul 2024 It's Forms Time
A reminder that all forms need to be submitted by 1 August. If you don't have access to them then let us know ([email protected]).
10 Jul 2024 Just over two months until we are in Jordan!
Time to get your flights, logistics and equipment finalised - and keep up the training.
30 Jun 2024 Gobi March 2024 - That's A Wrap
The Gobi March 2024 as officially ended, You can see all the coverage from the week including the final highlights video.
Next up RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race (Jordan) on 22 September.
12 Jun 2024 Find out more about the Weather, Location & Culture of Jordan
Jordan in September (considered the end of summer and beginning of autumn / fall) is hot and sunny. The temperatures are expected to be 25°C / 77°F at night with highs of up to 40°C / 104°F during the day
05 Jun 2024 The Competitor Area is Open
These have been sent to all confirmed competitors. If you haven't received them let us know - [email protected]
29 May 2024 The Course - Stage by Stage
Find out about each Stage of the course for The 20-Year Race in Jordan. This includes the distances, elevataion and a description of each Stage.
22 May 2024 An Amazing Support Crew
We have a talented and diverse group of people who will support the race as volunteers, doctors, media and management. Have a look at who will be on the team.
15 May 2024 Four Months until we race in Jordan
See who will be on the startline to explore the stunning deserts of Jordan.
04 May 2024 Namib Race 2024 Has Concluded
Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain) and Deborah Walker (Australia) have won the Namib Race 2024. Team Jeanne & Adam (Jeanne Chen and Adam Park) won the Official Team Division and Team Pollo Amarillo (Vicente Juan Beneito (Spain), Christain Colque (Argentina) and Jeison du Costa Duarte (Brazil) have won the Group Team Division. Congratulations to everyone who competed in the Namib Race 2024.