Welcome! 

We’ll be meeting in the capital city of Amman, where we will be staying the first night of our experience. You’ll join us at our partner hotel as we prepare for the week ahead. 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.

Sport For Development

There are three sides to Jordan that we will be sharing with you this week. We are kicking off in Downtown Amman - sharing a day, and a community centre in the heart of the city. We believe that understanding your impact is all about context - the history of this complex region. The story of refugees in Jordan. The story of water in Jordan. The story of sport in Jordan. And, most importantly, the empowering stories of the solutions that are already out there for the challenges faced by each community.

Water Scarcity

Today, we share a second side to Jordan - the refugee side. With an open door to those fleeing the neighbouring conflicts in Syria, Iraq, and Palestine the refugee population in Jordan makes up a large percentage of the total population. Furthermore, Jordan is the 2nd most water scarce country on earth. Our program in Jordan is all around how to get more from less and the Rooftop Home Gardens projects does exactly that. We will be working on and building home gardens that will be used in the community in a ground-breaking new project. The learning starts with the children, who manage the gardens and ensure, with the minimal amount of water possible, we are growing more. The women then are able to sell the excess produce that brings income into the family, and, we’ve seen, an opportunity to re-invest that and grow the home gardens as a business. 

We' rarely come across projects that touch so many of the Global Goals - from Life on Land to Sustainable Cities and Communities to Gender Equality - and so many more. It’s a small idea with huge impact in such a water scarce country. 

From here, we head south to Wadi Musa for the night.

Petra

We had to. It’s not the normal Impact thing to do. But we just had to. 

This is the third side to Jordan - one seen by tourists and adored by all. But we are going to do it in a bit of a unique way. So, set your alarm clocks!

As we pass Petra along the way to the desert, why not stop and tour one of the 7 New Wonders of the World.

Get ready for an early morning, as we like to hit the gates the moment they open - thus avoiding as much of the busy-ness as possible. This is a little bit unique for a big group, and takes some negotiating. But it makes for a truly remarkable experience. 

Once our time in Petra closes, we will be heading down to the desert, onto our pickup trucks and, as the sun sets on Wadi Rum, arriving into our remote Bedouin Camp. 

Day off

You have a big day tomorrow so today it's time to unwind. We will have a couple of workshops in the morning and there are extra activities around the desert you can add-on at an extra cost. From 4x4 tours of the best Wadi Rum sights, to climbing - we will let you know a list of options. Of course, putting your feet up and relaxing at the Athletes’ Village is still very much an option.

Race day

The moment has come - race day. We’ll head to the startline together and run as a community in what will be one of the most magical experiences. Get ready for stunning trails and 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...

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!