Frequently Asked Questions

The Amman International Marathon is a race organized in accordance with the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and The Jordan Athletics Federation and will be held on October 28, 2010.

  You can register at the Amman International Marathon Office or through our website. There will also be several official registration and information stations throughout Amman. (A list of these locations will be available at our website)

 - Marathon 42.195 Km
- Wheelchair 42.195 Km
- Push rim 42.195 Km
- Hand cycle 42.195 Km
- Fun Run 10 Km
 

Marathon (42.195) KM.

•  The 42 km race beings at Al Nourain Mosque (The Mosque at the Greater Amman Municipality) heading towards King Talal Street  and passing by Al Husseini Mosque towards Al Hashimi Street.
• The runners will then head towards the Roman Amphitheater onto Quraish Street and in the direction towards Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street. They will continue their route towards Omar Matar Street passing by the main gate of GAM.
•  The runners will run in the direction of King Talal Street again, then onto Al Hashimi Street arriving at Al Jaish Street in the direction of the New Raghadan Bus Station.
• The runners will make a U-tern from the middle roundabout and cross the street to the other direction of Al Jaish Street, passing by the Roman Amphitheatre four times, back and forth.
• After the fourth time, the runners will arrive at their finishing point in front of the Amphitheatre.

10 KM Fun Run.

•  The gathering point for the 10 km race is at Al Dakhileyah Circle on Queen Alia Street.
•  The runners will head towards the Royal Cultural center, then towards the 4^th circle through Queen Noor Street.
•  Then onto the 3^rd circle through Zahran Street towards Al Burj Building on Prince Muhammad Street.
•  The runners will pass by Samir Al Rifai School, heading in the direction towards King Faisal Plaza from Al Rida Street to Al Hashimi Street and onto Al Jaish Street.
• Finally, they will run towards The Places Bridge (Jisr al Qusour) and run against traffic towards Al Hashimei square and onto Al Jaish Street towards their finishing point.

- Jordanians and foreigners residing in Jordan (above 18 years): 15 JOD
- Jordanians and foreigners residing in Jordan (under 18 years): 10 JOD

- Foreigners (above 18 years): 100$
- Foreigners (under 18 years): 50$
Jordanians, will be required to show Jordanian ID.  Foreigners residing in Jordan will be required to show proof of residency.

 Yes there are special packages for groups, please contact the AIM offices directly on 06-5662999 for more information.

Registration fees include race entry, timing chip, race BIB, official race t-shirt and bag

Yes, we welcome all volunteers. For more information call us on 06-5662999 or check the volunteers page on our Website

The main gathering point will be at Hussein Sports City, gate number 3.  Buses will be available there to shuttle the marathon runners of 42.195 km to the starting point. 10 km Fun Run participants will walk to the starting point.

Buses will be available at the celebration area for all participants to be shuttled back to the gathering point starting at 11 am.

No, you cannot. All participants must be dropped off at the gathering point at Hussein Sports City and picked up from there after the race.

 A designated parking area will be clearly marked in the Sports City

Every runner must collect his/her Running Packet between October 23 and October 27, from 12:00 noon until 09:00 pm, at the Marathon Village located in King Hussein Park

You must show your identification receipt received upon registration in order to receive your packet.

The Marathon Village is the location where race packets can be picked up. It will be at King Hussein Park between October23^th and October 27^th from 12 noon until 9pm. 

Yes. The pasta party will be held on Thursday 21 October, and will be attended by the leading, elite and international runners. Tickets are being sold at the race office, and will be sold at the Marathon Village.  Limited tickets are available and ticket cost is JD 15.

 Yes, by coordinating with the Gendarmerie, Civil Defense, Public Security forces and volunteers, the streets will be closed so that the race track will be safe and clear of vehicles.

The 42 km race starts at 06:30 am sharp from Roman Amphitheater.

The gathering point will be at Gate 3, Hussein Sports City at 4:30 am.

The 10km race starts at 9:00 am sharp.

The gathering point will be Gate 3, Hussein Sports City at 6:30 am.

Yes, the Marathon route will be marked on the road.

Water will be provided in small bottles every 2.5km. Marathon runners will also have fruit and energy drink stations along the route. Marathon runners will be able to collect sponges at regular intervals during the run.
 

Yes, there is a first aid station and an ambulance stationed along the route and both an emergency and first aid station at the finish. Physiotherapists will also be on hand at the finish line for those in need. Where necessary and in an emergency, runners will be transferred to the hospital.

Yes, toilets are available at the start and finish lines of all the races and along the route of the 42km race.

Your number envelope has your race number which must be pinned, by 4 pins, to the upper front of your shirt. The chip is used to provide your finish time for the race. Take the cable tie and the chip and follow the instructions to attach it to your shoe. Do NOT put your laces through the chip – USE the cable tie. At the finish, you will have the chip CUT from your shoes. This means cutting the cable tie. If you tie your laces through the chip the volunteers will cut your laces. There is no time to undo laces because of the numbers of runners. Only runners who return the chip will receive a medal.

You have to wear your race number which must be pinned, by 4 pins, to the upper front of your shirt.

The 10km awards will be given in a ceremony at the finish line.

No. Bicycles, Skates, Motorcycles, and pets are NOT allowed, nor anything that the referees consider to be hazardous to the runners, walkers or other participants.

Every runner who completes his/her race distance will get a medal, a bottle of water and a piece of fruit. The top runners in the 10km and 42km will receive trophies and prizes as listed.

Results will be posted within 48 hours and will be announced on our website www.amman-marathon.com

There are a number of bands and cheer teams performing along the route during the races. The finish area will have a full program of music and entertainment providing a festive atmosphere for all. Food and drink will also be available for sale in the celebration area, so remember to bring some money.

October 26^th is the registration deadline.