Push your limits. Achieve something extraordinary.

Five annual races. Multiple distances. Locations of exceptional beauty, historical significance and challenging terrain.
Albatros Adventure Marathons will challenge even the most experienced runner. The inclusive multi-day tour package creates the perfect opportunity to share the journey with family, friends and a global gathering of running-minded spirits. Push your limits at the next Albatros Adventure Marathon!

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Pushing your limits

The Petra
Desert Marathon

Race Day: August 26, 2017

Discover Jordan’s lost city and be challenged by the boundless desert surrounding it. This desert run starts in the ancient city of Petra amid rose-tinted sandstone monuments created thousands of years ago. The course continues into the barren desert landscape before looping back to the city. Experience Jordan’s finest treasure combined with a challenging desert race. Run back in time with us!

The Bagan
Temple Marathon

Race Day: November 25, 2017

Tucked away in central Myanmar and home to more than 2,000 temples, Bagan’s beauty and historical significance is unsurpassed. Sacred pagodas and beautiful temples are scattered across the plains of Bagan creating a mystical, striking landscape. The marathon course will take runners on a voyage of discovery into this alluring and untouched land.

The Great
Wall Marathon

Race Day: May 19, 2018 (2017 sold out!)

Experience one of the greatest feats of mankind while running the most challenging marathon of your life. The Great Wall Marathon will put your physical ability to the test with its steep ascent of 5,164 steps. The World Heritage listed fortification is the largest human-made structure in the world and symbolises sheer human strength and fortitude. Join us for this spectacular run which will take you on a journey through ancient Chinese history and stunning scenery. Take on the Great Wall!

The Big
Five Marathon

Race Day: June 23, 2018 (2017 sold out!)

Combine the thrilling marathon experience with a classic African safari vacation and sign up for the Big Five Marathon. Running in the Entabeni Private Game Reserve of South Africa, you will encounter zebras, giraffes and antelopes. The spectacular course will even take you through lion territory and you may chance upon a rhino although we advise you to keep on running if you do!

The Polar
Circle Marathon

Race Day: October 27-28, 2018 (2017 sold out!)

Ice as far as the eye beholds. Impossibly beautiful, blue skies. Incredibly fresh air. Musk oxen and arctic foxes on the unique and stark landscape of the arctic tundra. Yes, we are in one of the most remote corners of the world: Greenland. Feel the soft crunch of snow beneath your shoes while running through the arctic desert and Greenland Ice Sheet and immerse yourself in this rare and exceptional natural beauty. This will undoubtedly be the coolest experience of your life.

About Albatros Adventure Marathons

Here at Albatros Adventure Marathons, we are all about taking running to another level. Our philosophy is to offer challenges in places of exceptional natural beauty and historical significance with varying terrain. The focus is on great experiences, pushing limits and achieving something extraordinary.

Albatros Adventure Marathons are not just about the race - the events are also about enjoying time together with family, friends and other running-minded spirits on an active holiday. All the events come with a tour package providing accommodation, social events and excursions at the destination.

Push your limits at the next Albatros Adventure Marathon!