The Impact Marathon Foundation has the goal of catalyzing change and supporting tangible, grassroots organisations with our funds, affirmation and a platform to tell their story

In Jordan, we have partnered up directly with the Crown Prince Foundation and focused on the biggest issue the country faces: water scarcity.

Jordan is one of the world’s most water scarce countries and with a growing population, due to their open door policy to refugees from neighbouring countries, the challenge gets greater by the day. When we blend the experience and knowledge of our partners, with our goal to find the small changes with exponential impact, we can begin to find ways to tackle the biggest problems.

We will be blending two very different, small, powerful organisations that tackle Water & Sanitation from two very different angles to bring the intangible nature of The Global Goals to be relatable, understandable and real for our Impact Runners.

Are you ready for the race of a lifetime?

After five days working and living in our stunning Athletes' Village in the desert, it's time to run through it. Through the community, through the solitude of the stunning landscapes, through the depths of your inner strength, the ultimate run.

This is truly a race like no other...

42km - The Beast of Wadi Rum

We start before first light. Head torches are a must as you begin your way across the desert. As you find your rhythm, the colours around you will gently change as the sun rises behind the iconic desert mountains. By the time the sun has risen, you will be fully into your race and into the softer section of sand that will surely make this race one of the hardest of your life.

You will be pushed to your limit, you will feel like you can't go on. But when you dig deep, when you keep moving you will earn the right to proudly say you conquered The Beast Of Wadi Rum.

21km - Arch Half

A utterly unique opportunity to run through the magical beauty of the simply incredible Wadi Rum Protected Area. You will bus out into the middle of the desert, to our first ever starting arch made out of milennia old rock. You will begin as the 42km runners approach and you will all run together, with others, for others.

It’s not the classic hills that Impact Marathons are known for, but it is going to be hot and sandy as you make your way towards the horizon that rolls out in front of you for the entire distance.

10km - Starter for Ten

A 10km race that feels so much further! This is a serious test for any runner. You will begin as the heat is starting to build, you will begin as the 42km & 21km runners approach, you will begin in the deepest sandy section.

The routes have all collided by this point as you all make your ways to the 7 Pillars of Wisdom Mountain, to finish in it’s shadow!

If you are not a runner, we invite you to hike this course.

Bring Your Own Tent

The entire Impact Experience, packaged down into your tent!

Our entry level option for all those who want privacy but on a budget! Pitch up, set your tent up beneath one of the most perfect night skies seen anywhere in the world. Welcome to your Jordan Impact Marathon.

You will have access to toilets, showers, campfires everything. And at night you can retreat to your own personal space, snuggled up…but remember to bring a nice warm sleeping bag for when that sun drops in the middle of the desert.

£575

Deposit: £195

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Base Camp

Beautiful Bedouin Canvas accommodation, beds and shared washrooms.

You'll be sharing with two other bad-ass adventures who will become your best friends and running buddies.

We'll provide a big Bedouin style tent a comfortable bed each. And shared washrooms between the other Base Camp legends…

£695

Deposit: £195

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Summit Camp

Beautiful Bedouin canvas accommodation, sharing with 1 other, private washroom.

For those who want that little bit extra. You’ll be sharing with one other and in a beautiful, simple Bedouin tent. We have created your glamping (glamorous camping) to ensure that even if this is your first night under canvas, you will be a few steps closer to heaven. You have your own private shower-toilet.

£875

Deposit: £195

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Pasha Camp

The ultimate Wadi Rum experience - perfect for couples and friends alike. Luxurious tent with private en-suite.

You will have the type of glamping set up you have only seen in the movies!

£1,075

Deposit: £195

Past Trip

Day 1
Day 1
Welcome to Your Impact Marathon
We’ll be meeting in the coastal city of Aqaba, where we will be staying the first night of our experience.. After your flight arrives in the afternoon, you’ll be whisked to your hotel. Here you’ll get to know your fellow travellers whilst enjoying an evening of amazing Jordanian food and start learning more of what you'll be experiencing this week. A relaxed evening, as we are about to ramp things up for the next few days.
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Day 2
Day 2
Project Visits
We will head north from Aqaba to visit one of the projects that will be supported by your fundraising. This is a huge project that will impact an entire community of 5000 people.

The program will involve time in the community, understanding the water project and learning what the bigger plans will entail as we grow the program. We may well throw some surprise activities for you through the day before we head to our Athletes’ Village in the desert by nightfall.
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Day 3
Day 3
Community Impact Project
Now we, traditionally, get a bit dirty. We get stuck in and physically support the work of our charities. Our Community Impact Projects are now legendary, from digging a 5km water pipeline to bring water to the village, to putting first shovels in the dirt on a visionary project to support leadership training for the youth - this is a platform, a catalyst if you will, for charities to bring ambitious projects to life. And you make that possible whilst also stepping way outside your own comfort zone.
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Day 4
Day 4
Community Impact Project
We rise with the sun to finish our project work as one community.. You'll now be feeling far more in rhythm with Bedouin life and understanding well the amazing as well as challenging sides to life in Jordan.

Seeing your project through to completion will be an outstanding moment and is what makes the Impact Marathon experience completely unique. We finish the day celebrating with a drink or two at our Sunset Bar.
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Day 5
Day 5
Annnnnd Relax
You have a big day tomorrow so today it's time to unwind. We will have a couple of workshops in the morning and a cooking class then you are free to do as you please, so you can chill out completely and rest your body ready for an early night and an even earlier morning. In the evening will be the usual excellent pasta party in preparation for race day.
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Day 6
Day 6
Race Day
The moment has come. Start line, time to run together, as a community in one of the world’s most outstanding locations.

The magic of race day: Get ready for a remarkable finish line moment as you take the final steps of the hardest race of your life.

And at that finish line, we’ll have a huge welcome home for you. Party into the night, you deserve it...
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Day 7
Day 7
Homecoming
The race is over and you'll have the usual aches and pains to remind you. To take your mind off it we have organised some incredible Bolt-On Adventures that show you the very best that Jordan has to offer.

Alternatively, and reluctantly, we will let you return home and transfers to the airport are included!
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Day 1

Welcome to Your Impact Marathon

We’ll be meeting in the coastal city of Aqaba, where we will be staying the first night of our experience.. After your flight arrives in the afternoon, you’ll be whisked to your hotel. Here you’ll get to know your fellow travellers whilst enjoying an evening of amazing Jordanian food and start learning more of what you'll be experiencing this week. A relaxed evening, as we are about to ramp things up for the next few days.

Trip postponed due to Covid and political situation in Ethiopia so still haven't travelled

By Patricia P for Ethiopia Overseas Challenge - Compassion UK on Sep 27, 2022

The trip itself was great, brilliant guides and amazing things to see. The organising and communications from the old town outfitters was poor - we had three different versions of timings and itineraries! It would have also been better if we’d had more free time at the lake (as at least one itinerary suggested...) as all the steps and the post marathon body did need a bit more tlc than it got on this trip

By Rebecca J for Guatemala Impact: Tikal & Lake Atitlan Adventure on Mar 14, 2020

An amazing experience. Everything was so well organised - the team really go out of their way to make sure that everyone has an unforgettable experience. A great mix of travel, meeting some amazing people, giving back and running in a stunning national park. The run is suitable for anyone - from people walking the 10k to people completing their 50th Marathon! If you are thinking of booking Nepal 2020 then do it - you won't regret it!

By Laura W for Nepal Impact Marathon 2019 on Jan 01, 2020

An absolutely incredible week, and a totally unique experience. I’d echo the other reviews – Impact week’s are not your typical tourist trip: we got hands on helping rebuild a mountain road, had our eye’s opened with some challenging but inspiring charity visits, stayed in a fantastic location with some of the most stunning views, and best of all shared it all with some amazing people. I’d highly recommend Impact trips for anyone travelling solo, they’re a great way to meet a real mix of people from all over the world who are brought so closely together by the experiences over the week.