Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv District, Israel
The Tel Aviv Marathon draws about 7,000 finishers each February through Israel's Mediterranean coastal capital. The course passes the Tel Aviv Port, the Bauhaus White City, and the beachfront promenade (tayelet) with sea views. February mild Mediterranean weather and a flat coastal profile make it the largest marathon in Israel.
Tel Aviv Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
The next Tel Aviv Marathon is scheduled for Friday, 26 February 2027 with a 6:30 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 100 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
The Tel Aviv Marathon is a Mediterranean loop starting and finishing at Tel Aviv Port, following the tayelet promenade past Rabin Square, the White City Bauhaus district, and Jaffa. The coastal promenade miles are the easiest because they stay flat beside the sea, while the denser urban transitions and any Mediterranean wind make the return leg tougher. Spectator support is strongest at Namal Tel Aviv, along the tayelet, and around Rabin Square.
The Tel Aviv Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 100 metres of climbing and 95 metres of descent, with a net climb of 5 metres from start to finish.
The Tel Aviv Marathon uses open registration at telavivmarathon.co.il with no ballot or qualifying time. Sign-up for the February race typically opens the previous autumn. With around 7,000 finishers, it is Israel's largest marathon and early registration is advisable.
Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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