Running 220km in the Jordanian Desert for Macmillan Cancer Support

Hi, I’m Joe – an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for fitness, adventure, and making a difference.

This year, I’m taking on the Ultra X Jordan: a grueling 220km ultra-marathon over 5 days in the breathtaking yet unforgiving Jordanian desert. The catch? I’ve never even run a marathon before! But I’m determined to take on this life-changing challenge, and I won’t be doing it alone—I’ll be running alongside my cousin, Agnes, as we honor someone incredibly special to us.

This run is deeply personal. We’re doing this in memory of my aunt, who tragically passed away from stage 4 ovarian cancer. I want to give back to those who supported her during her battle. That’s why we’re raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, a charity that provides vital care and resources for cancer patients and their families.

How the funds will be used:

I’ve set a fundraising target of £4500, and here’s how your donations will make an impact:

• £2500 will go directly to Macmillan Cancer Support to help fund their life-changing work.

• The remaining funds will cover my entry fee (£1000, including hotel and desert camp), flights, and essential running equipment for this challenge.

Any donations exceeding the goal / what I need, will also be donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Every contribution, no matter how small, will help me and Agnes achieve this goal and support a cause that means so much to our family.

Follow My Journey

I’ll be documenting my training, preparation, and the marathon itself on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn, so you can follow along as I take on this incredible challenge.

Thank you for being part of this adventure. Together, we can honor my aunt’s memory and support others facing cancer.