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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  • 15 Mar 2024 Things To Do in Jordan - @travelandleisureasia.com

    From inside Amman to the Red Sea and lots in between this article features some of the highlights of Jordan including some parts of the course and other areas to visit before or after the race.

  • 11 Mar 2024 Sustainability and Giving Back

    Since its founding in 2002, RacingThePlanet has continually looked for ways to support the local communities where its races are held, and for ways to stage the races in the most sustainable way.  Read about some of RacingThePlanet's initiatives to make the world a better place.

  • 06 Mar 2024 Photos from the Course

    Get a glimpse into the beautiful scenery that awaits competitors in Jordan in September.

  • 25 Feb 2024 An exciting Line Up

    We have an exciting line up of racers set to take on the desert of Jordan.

  • 15 Feb 2024 Imagine Completing 250km inside the UNESCO Heritage Site of Petra

    That's exactly what you will do at The 20-Year Race (Jordan) 2024. Entering through a back passage, going through the Siq and finishing in the Petra ruins!

  • 07 Feb 2024 Stunning Course in the South of Jordan

    The 250km / 155 mile course takes you across five of Jordan's deserts and finishes inside the Petra UNSECO Heritage Site. See the full details including stage distances, elevation chart and a description of each stage.

  • 31 Jan 2024 The Deserts of Jordan Await You

    Get a glimpse of what you will see in the beautiful deserts of Jordan.

  • 17 Jan 2024 The Race in Jordan starts on 22 September 2024

    Have a look at the full itinerary and mark your calendars for the race.

  • 05 Jan 2024 Tips & Advice from Personal Trainers

    Check out our Youtube channel for Tips & Advice from Personal Trainers who have completed a RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon.

  • 29 Dec 2023 Start the New Year with an exciting challenge

    Find out more about RacingThePlanet and what it takes to complete a race by watching this Zoom Recording

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