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Under the Patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Raed Bin Zeid, the organizing committee for the Society for Care of Neurological Patients's (SCNP) Dead Sea Ultra Marathon (DSUM), recently announced that doors are now open for registration for the marathon's 14th edition. This year, the marathon is scheduled to be on the 13th of April, and is sponsored by several locally based and internationally based entities including LGE the event's title sponsor since its launch in 1993.
The event which is expected to witness a large number of participation both from Jordan and abroad, shall allocate its proceeds for the benefit of treating Neurological patients in Jordan.
The organizing committee is now in the process of finalizing all the logistics for the run, and coordinating with all other relevant parties and security forces to guarantee the highest levels of safety and security for the individuals participating.
The DSUM is held annually on the first or second Friday during the month of April, with a pre-set run map starting from Amman and ending in the Dead Sea, also known as the lowest point on earth, giving the opportunity for people of all age groups to participate, even for the ages of 15 and under.
The marathon consists of 5 runs, the Ultra Marathon track which is 48.7 KM Long starting from Amman International Motor Show road and ending at the Dead Sea, the Marathon track which is 42 KM long starting at the Salam gas station and ending at the Dead Sea, the Half Marathon track which is 21 KM long starting from the Hanna Coffee shop and ending at the Dead Sea, the 10km Fun Run beginning and ending at the Dead Sea, and last but not least the Junior Marathon which is a 4,2 KM run also beginning and ending at the Dead Sea.
Those interested in registering for this event are invited to visit the Society for Care of Neurological Patients Headquarters in Shemisani. Upon registration each participant shall receive a bag, which contains a rules and regulations booklet, and other items.
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