About The Event
Push yourself further afield – and take on the Jordan Ultra Challenge! It’s 2 marathon distances over 2 days at your pace in a fantastic setting on an inspirational route through the dramatic desert scenery of Wadi Rum. With vast silent landscapes, ancient sun baked riverbeds, sand dunes, and a Bedouin style basecamp. This 6-day trip is action packed – a testing challenge, magnificent scenery, camping under the stars, camaraderie, full support, a visit to Petra – the ‘8th wonder of the ancient world, and capped with some relaxation in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. An unforgettable Arabian adventure – and an Ultra Challenge like no other!
This is an Open Challenge so not everyone on the trip will be taking part for Macmillan and may be fundraising for other great causes.
Payment packages
There are multiple payment options for this trip.
All payment options have an initial £250 deposit at sign up. Use code MAC100 to get £100 off!
Land only packages:
- Self-funded: £250 deposit + £1,295 final balance
- Mixed funding: £250 deposit + £475 final balance + fundraise £1,650
- Full sponsorship: £250 deposit + fundraise £2,600
Including flights:
- Self-funded: Pay £250 deposit + £1,645 final balance
- Mixed funding: £250 deposit + £645 final balance + fundraise £2,000
- Full sponsorship: £250 deposit + fundraise £3,300
The balance of your package will be due 10 weeks before you depart.
What’s included
- 6-day trip - 2 days of walking / running / jogging
- 84km total distance
- Flights included package available
- All meals included – plus rest stops along the route
- 3 nights at our Bedouin desert camp
- Visit the Dead Sea & historic Petra
- Training guides, kit lists, & support
- Get a free UK Ultra Challenge entry worth £139
For more information on what's included and excluded for this trip, please visit our delivery partner Action Challenge’s website.
Why should I join Team Macmillan?
You'll be part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer – creating a friendly, supportive atmosphere for an unforgettable experience.
As part of Team Macmillan, you'll receive:
- A free Macmillan top, plus iron-on letters to customise your kit
- First class support from the Macmillan Hiking Team, from sign up right through to when you cross the finish line
- A digital fundraising pack bursting with fundraising tips and tricks
- E-newsletters to keep you up to date
Most importantly we'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer. Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
Event Accessibility
This is a testing challenge – and will be physically & emotionally demanding for some! You will have to combat heat, fatigue and tiring limbs through the challenge! On top the 2 marathons in 2 days – you’ll also be up against rocky terrain and the sun!
You will need to prepare – and should read the training advice issued. The more comfortable you are with walking / jogging long distances for sustained periods the more comfortable you will be on the challenge. If you opt for being ‘a runner‘ – be realistic about your aims (based on your experience & likely pace).
For questions regarding accessibility at this event please contact the event organisers.
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By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
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