Dead Sea Marathon Israel
FP
From Forum Pro
Friday 3rd February 2023
Past event
06:15 IST
£43.00–£91.00 · 5 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Dead Sea Marathon in Israel, organized by Forum Pro! This exciting event takes place on Friday, February 3rd, 2023, in the vibrant city of Be'er Sheva. Runners will have the unique opportunity to run at the lowest point on earth, along the stunning border embankment of the Dead Sea Works. This scenic route provides breathtaking views typically seen only by factory employees and security personnel.
Participants will enjoy a mostly flat, well-maintained gravel path, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable race. The Dead Sea Marathon not only promotes health and fitness but also highlights the peaceful coexistence between Israel and Jordan, as runners traverse a dike that serves as a border area without a fence. Join us for this extraordinary event and experience the beauty and magic of running on the water at the Dead Sea!
Participants will enjoy a mostly flat, well-maintained gravel path, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable race. The Dead Sea Marathon not only promotes health and fitness but also highlights the peaceful coexistence between Israel and Jordan, as runners traverse a dike that serves as a border area without a fence. Join us for this extraordinary event and experience the beauty and magic of running on the water at the Dead Sea!
Dead Sea Marathon Israel
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Races
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10k
Entries closed£55.00
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5k
Entries closed£43.00
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21.1k
Entries closed£69.00
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42.2k
Entries closed£79.00
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50k
Entries closed£91.00
Event information
5KM – a taste of the unique route, running on the dike and the Ein Bokek promenade.
10KM – running on the dike out to the sea and returning along the new Dead Sea promenade.
21.1KM Half marathon – a half marathon flat out to the sea, dedicated to Tomer and Giora Ron.
42.2KM marathon – a flat marathon around the southern Dead Sea basin.
50KM Ultra marathon – The Israeli championship 50 km distance in cooperation with the Athletics Association.
10KM – running on the dike out to the sea and returning along the new Dead Sea promenade.
21.1KM Half marathon – a half marathon flat out to the sea, dedicated to Tomer and Giora Ron.
42.2KM marathon – a flat marathon around the southern Dead Sea basin.
50KM Ultra marathon – The Israeli championship 50 km distance in cooperation with the Athletics Association.
- Cash prizes will be awarded to the overall winners in the four long allocations
The highlight of the race is a run towards the center of sea on the border embankment of the Dead Sea Works that surrounds the southern part of the Dead Sea. Only once a year do the security forces permit use of the dikes for sporting purposes and this gives the runners the opportunity to discover breathtaking views that have so far been observed by employees of the Dead Sea factories or security personnel.
The embankment serves as the border area between the Israeli Dead Sea and the Jordanian Dead Sea and passes as a fence without a barrier between the countries, which maintains a common and peaceful daily routine between the two sides. The route is mostly on a compacted and flat fine gravel area. The event will be secured by security forces – police and army.
The new Ein Bokek promenade
The beating heart of the event is located on the shores of the Dead Sea, on the new promenade of the hotel complex (Ein Bokek), from where the runners will cross the start line and where they will return to the glorious finish and a fun for all event. The prize giving complex will include an expo – a professional fair with the best sports and lifestyle companies, the running kit distribution area, a recovery area for runners and activities for the whole family.
Ein Gedi Race
The Dead Sea Land Marathon has developed from the foundations of the old Ein Gedi Race, which for over 30 years hosted tens of thousands of runners. The Ein Gedi race was an anchor point in the annual race schedule of amateurs and professionals from all over the country who were addicted to the magical and quiet landscape. As a continuation of the commemoration to that race, at the end of the half marathon, an event will be held in memory of Tomer and Giora Ron, young members of Kibbutz Ein Gedi.
The embankment serves as the border area between the Israeli Dead Sea and the Jordanian Dead Sea and passes as a fence without a barrier between the countries, which maintains a common and peaceful daily routine between the two sides. The route is mostly on a compacted and flat fine gravel area. The event will be secured by security forces – police and army.
The new Ein Bokek promenade
The beating heart of the event is located on the shores of the Dead Sea, on the new promenade of the hotel complex (Ein Bokek), from where the runners will cross the start line and where they will return to the glorious finish and a fun for all event. The prize giving complex will include an expo – a professional fair with the best sports and lifestyle companies, the running kit distribution area, a recovery area for runners and activities for the whole family.
Ein Gedi Race
The Dead Sea Land Marathon has developed from the foundations of the old Ein Gedi Race, which for over 30 years hosted tens of thousands of runners. The Ein Gedi race was an anchor point in the annual race schedule of amateurs and professionals from all over the country who were addicted to the magical and quiet landscape. As a continuation of the commemoration to that race, at the end of the half marathon, an event will be held in memory of Tomer and Giora Ron, young members of Kibbutz Ein Gedi.
Friday, February 3, 2023
05:00 – Start Area ready with Race Bib Pick-Up and Coffee Shop
06:00 – 09:00 start time for all courses
08:00 – Expo Lifestyle and Sports Exhibition Opening
10:00 – 13:00 – Award Ceremonies and the Concluding Ceremony
Notes:
There may be schedule changes, please re-check for updates prior to the event.
Award ceremony may be held earlier when winners of all categories finish the
race before the scheduled time.
Baggage Storage Service
Baggage storage service will be available at the start area (pre-paid through the online registration system) for depositing bags and valuables before the race and collecting them at the end of the event at the finish area.
Participant identification will be confirmed by bib number.
05:00 – Start Area ready with Race Bib Pick-Up and Coffee Shop
06:00 – 09:00 start time for all courses
08:00 – Expo Lifestyle and Sports Exhibition Opening
10:00 – 13:00 – Award Ceremonies and the Concluding Ceremony
Notes:
There may be schedule changes, please re-check for updates prior to the event.
Award ceremony may be held earlier when winners of all categories finish the
race before the scheduled time.
Baggage Storage Service
Baggage storage service will be available at the start area (pre-paid through the online registration system) for depositing bags and valuables before the race and collecting them at the end of the event at the finish area.
Participant identification will be confirmed by bib number.
Cancellation policy subject to the Consumer Protection Law 1981 “Transaction Cancellation”.
Service/participation cancellation request will be submitted in writing, by email to [email protected]
Cancellation made within 14 days of registration will be subject to 10nis handling and clearing fees.
Cancellation made 14 days after the date of registration or later will be refunded as follows:
Cancellation requests received by November 14, 2022 – 10nis handling and clearing fees
Cancellation requests received by December 31, 2022 – 60% refund
Cancellation requests received by January 19, 2023 – 40% refund
Cancellations requests submitted after January 20, 2023 even when received less than 14 days from registration date will not be refunded.
Registration Update or Changes
Requests for race change can be submitted by January 1, 2023 subject to 50 nis handling fee. No requests will be considered after this date. If you find any error (name spelling, gender, etc.) please inform us at [email protected]
Individual participant replacement without coordination with the organizers is strictly prohibited.
It is advised to revisit the Dead Sea Marathon website and follow our updates as well as the newsletters that will be sent to you soon.
Service/participation cancellation request will be submitted in writing, by email to [email protected]
Cancellation made within 14 days of registration will be subject to 10nis handling and clearing fees.
Cancellation made 14 days after the date of registration or later will be refunded as follows:
Cancellation requests received by November 14, 2022 – 10nis handling and clearing fees
Cancellation requests received by December 31, 2022 – 60% refund
Cancellation requests received by January 19, 2023 – 40% refund
Cancellations requests submitted after January 20, 2023 even when received less than 14 days from registration date will not be refunded.
Registration Update or Changes
Requests for race change can be submitted by January 1, 2023 subject to 50 nis handling fee. No requests will be considered after this date. If you find any error (name spelling, gender, etc.) please inform us at [email protected]
Individual participant replacement without coordination with the organizers is strictly prohibited.
It is advised to revisit the Dead Sea Marathon website and follow our updates as well as the newsletters that will be sent to you soon.
TRANSPORTATION
Race production offer the runners and their family transpiration service to the race and back at especially discounted prices.
All shuttles leave early in the morning on the day of the race and arrive directly at the starting compound, at the end of the event, the shuttles will wait at the finishing compound.
The shuttles depart from the cities: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Rishon Lezion.
Groups that are interested in a group transportation solution are invited to contact Yaakov – [email protected]
Book your seat here: https://bit.ly/deadseamarathonsshuttlesEN
Tel Aviv – Departure – Friday 3/2/23
Time: 02:30, Arrive to race: 05:00 (an hour before marathon and 50km races start)
Location: Bechor Shalom Shitrit 6 Tel Aviv (a big free parking lot)
Return Time: 13:00, Arrive to Tel Aviv: 15:00
Location of Bus station in Tel Aviv (Bekhor Shalom Shitrit6)
Jerusalem – Departure – Friday 3/2/23
Time: 03:30, Arrive to race: 05:00
Location: Near Teddy Stadium
Return Time: 13:00, Arrive to Jerusalem: 14:00
Location of Bus station in Jerusalem (Tedi – East Parking)
Rishon Lezion – Departure – Friday 3/2/23
Time: 02:45, Arrive to race: 05:00
Location: Chai Kef parking lot
Return Time: 13:00, Arrive to Rishon Lezion: 15:30
Location of Chai Kef paring lot in Reshon Lezion
Advance online registration is required.
The bus will not wait for late passengers.
Departure from Ein Bokek as soon as all passengers arrive at the bus (even if earlier than estimated time)
Race production offer the runners and their family transpiration service to the race and back at especially discounted prices.
All shuttles leave early in the morning on the day of the race and arrive directly at the starting compound, at the end of the event, the shuttles will wait at the finishing compound.
The shuttles depart from the cities: Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Rishon Lezion.
Groups that are interested in a group transportation solution are invited to contact Yaakov – [email protected]
Book your seat here: https://bit.ly/deadseamarathonsshuttlesEN
Tel Aviv – Departure – Friday 3/2/23
Time: 02:30, Arrive to race: 05:00 (an hour before marathon and 50km races start)
Location: Bechor Shalom Shitrit 6 Tel Aviv (a big free parking lot)
Return Time: 13:00, Arrive to Tel Aviv: 15:00
Location of Bus station in Tel Aviv (Bekhor Shalom Shitrit6)
Jerusalem – Departure – Friday 3/2/23
Time: 03:30, Arrive to race: 05:00
Location: Near Teddy Stadium
Return Time: 13:00, Arrive to Jerusalem: 14:00
Location of Bus station in Jerusalem (Tedi – East Parking)
Rishon Lezion – Departure – Friday 3/2/23
Time: 02:45, Arrive to race: 05:00
Location: Chai Kef parking lot
Return Time: 13:00, Arrive to Rishon Lezion: 15:30
Location of Chai Kef paring lot in Reshon Lezion
Advance online registration is required.
The bus will not wait for late passengers.
Departure from Ein Bokek as soon as all passengers arrive at the bus (even if earlier than estimated time)
The Dead Sea Marathon pacemaker (pace dictators) service is managed by Daniel Keren’s Tel Aviv Runners’ Club. This service is available in all races except the 5K.
10K – 45, 50, 55, 60, 70
21.1K – 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30
42.2K – 03:30, 04:00, 04:15, 04:30, 05:00
50K – 05:30, 06:00
10K – 45, 50, 55, 60, 70
21.1K – 1:40, 1:50, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30
42.2K – 03:30, 04:00, 04:15, 04:30, 05:00
50K – 05:30, 06:00
Event video
Organiser's description
Running on the water at the lowest point on earth.
The highlight of the race is a run towards the sea on the border embankment of the Dead Sea Works that surrounds the southern part of the Dead Sea. Only once a year do the security forces permit use of the dikes for sporting purposes and this gives the runners the opportunity to discover breathtaking views that have so far been observed by employees of the Dead Sea factories or security personnel.
The dike serves as the border area between the Israeli Dead Sea and the Jordanian Dead Sea and serves as a barrier without a fence between the two countries that maintain a common and peaceful daily routine. The route mostly takes place on a dense and flat graveled area and will be secured by the security forces and the army.
The highlight of the race is a run towards the sea on the border embankment of the Dead Sea Works that surrounds the southern part of the Dead Sea. Only once a year do the security forces permit use of the dikes for sporting purposes and this gives the runners the opportunity to discover breathtaking views that have so far been observed by employees of the Dead Sea factories or security personnel.
The dike serves as the border area between the Israeli Dead Sea and the Jordanian Dead Sea and serves as a barrier without a fence between the two countries that maintain a common and peaceful daily routine. The route mostly takes place on a dense and flat graveled area and will be secured by the security forces and the army.
Location
Ein Bokek beach, Israel
Dead Sea Marathon Israel
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