AQABA, JORDAN
TRACK & ROAD RUNNING CAMP
Jordan, Aqaba
Middle to short distance running Visit Wadi Rum, Petra & the Dead Sea Sat, Dec 6 to Sun, Dec 14, 2025
8 days / 7 Nights
£580pp
Hosted in sunny Aqaba we are to undergo a mixture of road and track training, hosted by Jordanian athletes who compete on the international stage.
The trip includes to visits one of the seven wonders, Petra, as well as the stunning desert of Wadi Rum. It will begin and end in Amman, allowing you to float in the dead sea on the last day and enjoy the natural springs before heading home. Aqaba itself is also an incredible location with mountains rolling directly into the Red Sea as well as world renowned snorkling opportunities.
Itiniary
Day 1 - We will meet at Wast Al-Balad in the centre of Amman in the early afternoon. Once we have all arrived we will have a short walk to drop off our bags at the hostel. We will walk up to the Qal’a, a Roman castle situated on one of Amman’s many hills, in order to watch the sunset. Afterwards we will have dinner in a traditional restaurant, and grab some kanafeh and tea on the way back to the hostel.
Day 2 - In the early morning after breakfast in the hostel, we will take the coach down to Aqaba arriving around midday. This will take approximately 4 and a half hours. A bus will come to collect our bags and we will walk through Aqaba to the sports city, with lunch and our bags waiting for us. After lunch there will be an easy recon run followed by some orienteering around Aqaba.
Day 3-6 - These days look similar, with us waking up for breakfast at 8:30 for breakfast and setting off to run at 9:30. The run including warm up, cool down and stretches will take us to around midday leaving half an hour to shower and get ready for lunch at 12:30. After the initial days training there is a degree of flexibility, including another run in the afternoon, cultural exchange opportunities or using the facilities in the sports city. Dinner is served each day at 19:30. After dinner is free time to play card games, study and relax before the next day's training.
Day 7-8 - This is the beginning of a two day trip to end the camp where athletes will visit Wadi Rum and Petra. Spending the night in Wadi Rum under the stars after a tour of the desert. The next morning will involve us waking up early to visit Petra, one of the world’s seven wonders, before we head back to Amman airport in the afternoon, passing by the Dead Sea to experience the natural cave saunas and mud masks whilst also floating and reflecting on the trip..
‘Haraka Baraka’ is an Arabic expression meaning ‘Movement is a Blessing' — a phrase that reflects our belief in sports ability to bring us together.
We specialise in curated running trips across the Middle East and North Africa, drawing on years of experience and a extensive regional network to offer people the ability to enjoy a new location and culture through a shared love of sports.
All our trips are led by local athletes and provide participants with an authentic, immersive experience beyond that of typical tourism.
“Such an enriching experience to train and live amongst Jordanian athletes. I will also never forget the sunrise run in Wadi Rum!”
— Trip Attendee / March 2023