Jordan’s Dead Sea Ultra Marathon is a Run Jordan event and is separate from the race held on the Israel side of the Dead Sea. The last edition verified for this guide took place on Friday, 10 April 2026. Run Jordan listed four distances: 50 km individual, 50 km relay, 21 km and 10 km.
The 2026 race is over. Future dates, distances, entry rules, route details and registration status must be checked directly with Run Jordan. Do not book a trip around an old race page.
What was verified for the 2026 event
- Date: Friday, 10 April 2026
- 50 km individual ultra marathon
- 50 km relay
- 21 km half marathon
- 10 km race
These details describe the last verified edition, not a standing promise for the next event. Run Jordan may change distances, start procedures, eligibility, transport, collection times or course operations.
How to confirm a future race
- Open the current Run Jordan race listing and confirm that a future Dead Sea Ultra Marathon page exists.
- Check the year, date, distance and registration status on that page.
- Read the official rules, age requirements, medical declarations and collection instructions.
- Confirm the start area, finish area and organiser transport before choosing accommodation.
- Recheck the race page and organiser messages during race week.
Search results and archived articles often preserve the previous year’s information. The event organiser is the authority for the next edition.
Where to stay
Choose accommodation only after Run Jordan publishes the course and transport plan. A property described generally as being at the Dead Sea may still be inconvenient for the start, finish or shuttle point. Ask the accommodation for written confirmation of early breakfast, race-morning transport, late checkout and road access if those services matter.
Do not assume that every hotel offers a runner package or that a previous year’s arrangement will return. Use the Jordan Dead Sea accommodation guide to understand the area, then verify race-specific logistics directly with the property and an independent booking source.
Transport and road access
Race events can change normal road access. Wait for the organiser or local authorities to publish current instructions before deciding whether to self-drive, use a shuttle or book a driver. If self-driving is permitted, confirm parking, vehicle access, road closure times and the route back after the finish.
Travellers arriving through Amman or Queen Alia International Airport should leave margin for registration or race-pack collection. Review the Amman route guide and airport transfer guide, but use race-specific instructions when they differ.
Plan for spectators and families
Spectators need an authorised viewing location, transport plan, shade, water and a way to reconnect with the runner. Do not stand on the course, stop on a live road or move barriers. Families should identify toilets, food, shelter and a meeting point before the start.
The Dead Sea can extend the trip, but shore access must remain separate from the race course. Use a managed beach or confirmed accommodation area during its operating hours.
After the finish
Do not treat Dead Sea bathing as automatic medical recovery. A long race can leave a runner dehydrated, chafed or carrying broken skin, all of which can make hypersaline water painful or inappropriate. Follow the event’s medical guidance, rehydrate, assess cuts and abrasions, and delay water entry if there is any concern.
When entering later, use a supervised managed area, keep the water away from the face and eyes, and follow the instructions posted at that facility. Seek qualified medical advice for any symptoms or recovery concern.
Race-trip checklist
- Future event confirmed on the official Run Jordan site
- Correct distance and entry status confirmed
- Official transport, road and pack-collection details saved
- Accommodation location checked against the current course plan
- Travel insurance reviewed for the event and current government advice
- Heat, hydration and medical plan based on organiser guidance
- Managed Dead Sea access booked separately
For the wider stay, compare the day trip and overnight options or build the race around the three-day Jordan Dead Sea itinerary once the future event schedule is confirmed.