Amman Marathon
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| Amman Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | October of each year |
| Location | Amman, Jordan |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon, Half marathon |
| Primary sponsor | Bromine |
| Established | 2009 |
| Course records | Men's: 2:16:31 (2018) Women's: 2:40:23 (2012) |
| Official site | www |
| Participants | 1,477 (2019) |
Amman International Marathon is an annually held marathon in Amman, Jordan.[1] Organized by the NGO Run Jordan, which also organizes several other marathons across the Kingdom, it was inaugurated in 2009 by King Abdullah.[2] The marathon has routes that are 42, 21, and 10 kilometers long, and holds a separate event for children. Around 20,000 people participate every year.[3]