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A Historic Guinness World Record Attempt in Jordan

01 — Event Overview

Event Name: Desert Ultramarathon Challenge 2026 Location: Jordan — Petra, Wadi Rum, Wadi Araba, Dead Sea region Duration: 32 days — June 5th to July 6th, 2026 Total Distance: 1,350 km of continuous desert running Terrain: 100% desert sand Record Category:

Most marathon distances completed on sand in one month (Team of 2) (Officially approved by Guinness World Records)

Organized by: Desert Paramours Tours – Jordan Experience: Ultra-marathon organization since 2003

02 — Mission & Vision

Mission: To set a new global endurance milestone while showcasing Jordan’s natural heritage, tourism potential, and leadership in sustainable desert sports.

Vision: Place Jordan on the international map as the leading destination for desert-based adventure tourism.

03 — Main Athletes

🇯🇴 Salameh Al Aqra – Jordan

World-renowned desert ultramarathon champion Nicknamed “The Lion of the Desert” 🏆 Winner of Marathon des Sables Morocco & many global titles

🇩🇪 Tanja Braun – Germany

Elite ultrarunner with international achievements Strong ambassador for women in endurance athletics

04 — Supporting Athletes

4 international runners will join sections of the route, including:

⭐ Robert Kereži – Slovenia Ultra & adventure runner across deserts and mountains Author and endurance ambassador

More athletes to be announced soon.

05 — The Route

📍 Lands of global heritage and natural wonder

Petra — Wonder of the World

Wadi Rum — UNESCO World Heritage Desert

Wadi Araba — Wild open landscapes

South Dead Sea Desert Basin — Lowest point on Earth

Jordan–Saudi Border Desert — Deep desert endurance

Daily distances: 42–50 km Checkpoint every 10–15 km 4×4 support + medical + media escort

06 — Safety & Operations

Trained medical team on rotation

Real-time GPS tracking and communication

Nutrition and hydration support at checkpoints

4×4 fleet escorting athletes

Environmental protection protocols:

Leave-No-Trace rules

Zero-waste policy

Community-based supply support

07 — Media & Marketing

🎥 Full professional German film crew 🎬 Production of an international documentary film 📲 Daily content on all social media platforms 🎙 Press coverage in Jordan, Europe & beyond 🏅 Branding recognition in Guinness World Records content

Media Reach Target:

30M+ impressions across platforms

08 — Sustainability & Purpose

The event emphasizes:

🌱 Environmental sustainability 🌍 Climate change awareness in desert ecosystems 🤝 Supporting local communities through:

Economic participation

Collaboration with local guides & services

Promoting cultural heritage

09 — Sponsorship Value

Brand Exposure ✔ Featured in global media + documentary ✔ Logo on athlete gear, vehicles, checkpoints ✔ Visibility across 32 days of live storytelling ✔ Association with a world record achievement

Marketing Opportunities ✔ Premium content usage rights ✔ Athlete endorsements ✔ Integration in campaigns

10 — Sponsorship Tiers

Custom partnership packages available on request

11 — Required Partnerships

We welcome support in:

Travel & logistics (airlines)

4x4 vehicles & fuel assistance

Nutrition, hydration & supplements

Radio & GPS communication

Camping & medical equipment

Accommodation partnerships

Together we will deliver a historic achievement.

12 — Why Jordan?

✔ World-class desert terrain ✔ Strong government support for tourism ✔ Safe, accessible, and globally recognized attractions ✔ Perfect environment for endurance and film production

The desert is more than a landscape — it is a story waiting to be told.

13 — Contact Information

Desert Paramours Tours – Jordan Yousef Abdurabeh Al-Hasanat General Manager 📧 [email protected] 📱 +962 777 282 730 web: www.desertparamours.net/a-world-record-attempt

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Together… We Make History Run