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Tel Aviv Marathon

February 26, 2027 · 7:15 AMTel Aviv, Israel

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Race Day

57°F

46–64°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

551ft

Moderate rolling hills · Net elevation change +0 ft

Participants

45K

World-class event

Crowd Rating

8/ 10

Excellent spectator turnout

Entry

Registration Open

Marathon — Early Entry (until 30 Nov 2026)

₪240

Full marathon entry at early-bird rate.

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Key Dates

1. Early Registration Deadline
  Nov 30, 2026
  Deadline for early-bird pricing across all distances.
1. Standard Registration Deadline
  Jan 20, 2027
  Deadline for standard pricing across all distances.
2. Late Registration Deadline
  Feb 20, 2027
  Final registration deadline (late pricing).
3. Children's Mini Marathon
  Feb 24, 2027
  Kids mini marathon held at HaYarkon Park, 4:00 PM, two days before main race day.
4. Race Day
  Feb 26, 2027
  Main marathon race day — full marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, handcycle race.

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The Lowdown

The Tel Aviv Marathon is Israel's largest annual road race, founded in 1981 and relaunched in 2009 after a hiatus. Held every February, the race draws roughly 40,000–50,000 participants across multiple distances and winds through the seafront promenade and main boulevards of Tel Aviv, including sections through a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The course is largely flat and fast — men's and women's course records stand at 2:10:11 and 2:35:20 respectively. Current title sponsor is Bank Leumi (previously Samsung). The event is organised by Kapayim Active under the auspices of the Israeli Athletics Federation and World Athletics, with partners including Adidas, Abbott, the Ministry of Culture and Sport, and the Sourasky Medical Center. A full marathon, half marathon, 10 km, 5 km, handcycle race, and children's mini marathon are on offer, making it an accessible flagship event for runners of all levels.

Course Highlights: 01Tel Aviv seafront promenade (Gordon Beach area)
02White City — UNESCO World Heritage Site (Bauhaus architecture district)
03HaYarkon Park (Rabin Park) — children's event venue
04Rothschild Boulevard
Also on this race weekend: Half marathon · 10K · 5K
Time Limit: 5:50
Boston Qualifier: This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event. Achieve your qualifying standard here on a verified course.

01: Title sponsor: Bank Leumi (current); previously sponsored by Samsung.
02: Organised by Kapayim Active under Israeli Athletics Federation and World Athletics.
03: Race includes professional timing, runner kit, emergency medical services, and security.
04: Official marathon shirt costs an additional 40 ILS; children's event shirt 20 ILS.
05: Course is AIMS-certified and largely flat, suitable for personal bests.
06: Founded 1981; revived 2009 after a 14-year hiatus; not held in 2013, 2021, and 2024.
07: Approximately 40,000–50,000 participants across all distances; 100,000+ spectators.

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