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

22 - 28 September 2024

Concluded

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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28 Sep 2024 RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race is History
The race concluded on Saturday in front of the Treasury building in Petra, Jordan. Congratulations to Filippo Rossi of Switzerland and Maigua Ojeda of Spain, the champions, and all the partiticpants in the race which celebrated 20 years of RacingThePlanet.
05 Sep 2024 The blogs have started
Find out how preparations are going by reading the blogs by competitors in The 20-Year Race (Jordan).
28 Aug 2024 The Line Up for RacingThePlanet: The 20-Year Race (Jordan)
Find out the stats, the facts, the top contenders in the inspiring field of racers.
23 Aug 2024 Stunning Photos From the Course
Have a look at the photos and recce and previous editions of the race in Jordan to see the stunning scenery, friendly Bedouins as well as look at the terrain and equipment used by previous competitors.
14 Aug 2024 Order Your Photo Pacakge
A photo package from our professional photographer is available as a special memory of your adventure. It includes at least 10 personalised photos of you at the race (normally many more) as well as a selection of 500 stunning highlights telling the full story of the race covering each Stage, Camp life, the camaraderie and culture.
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