Petra (Jordan) - "Petra Desert Marathon & Ultra Half Marathon". Take the trip to incredible Jordan and the unique city of Petra for a fantastic running adventure. Experience the warm hospitality of the Jordanian people and run the desert race of a lifetime. Petra, an ancient city carved in the sandstone mountains, is a Unesco World Heritage site. It was elected as one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World" in 2007. Runners can look forward to astonishing sights and a challenging course through a unique landscape. www.petra-desert-marathon.com