Tel Aviv Marathon
The Tel Aviv Marathon is a major marathon held annually in Tel Aviv, Israel, in February. Inaugurated in 1981, it was held annually until 1994.[1] In 2009, it was revived and has been taking place annually since, attracting about 40,000 runners in 2016.[2] The most recent winners were German Tobias Singer and Russian Elena Tolstykh.[3][4][5]
Tel Aviv Marathon | |
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Date | February |
Location | Tel Aviv, Israel |
Event type | Road |
Distance | Marathon |
Primary sponsor | Samsung |
Established | 1981 |
Course records | Men: 2:10:30![]() Women: 2:35:51 ![]() |
Official site | Tel Aviv Marathon |
Participants | 2,181 (2020) |
History
The marathon is one of Tel Aviv's core annual international events. The Tel Aviv Marathon is a multi-course event allowing both professional and hobbyist runners to take part. The event includes an Inline Skating Half Marathon, and a 30 km Handcycle race for people with special needs. Marathon runners run along the seashore and main streets of Tel Aviv, an official UNESCO world heritage site.[6]
Some 35,000 runners were expected to take part in the 2013 marathon, with a range of different courses on offer.[7] Due to unexpectedly high temperatures, the marathon did not take place as originally scheduled on March 15, 2013. Other races scheduled as part of the event, including the half marathon, 10 km races, 4.2 km race, and children's race did take place, but started earlier in the day than originally scheduled. Despite the precautions, one runner died, and twelve others were seriously injured.[8]
For the 2020 edition of the marathon, although foreigners were initially banned from competing due to concerns regarding the coronavirus pandemic,[9][10][11] the Ministry of Health partially lifted the ban days before the competition and allowed "diplomats, foreign residents, and international residents" that were already in Israel to participate in the marathon.[12][13]
Course records
The men's course record is 2:10:30, set in the 2015 edition by William Yegon of Kenya.
The Israeli men's course record is 2:27:25, set in the 2017 edition by Marhu Teferi.
The women's course record is 2:35:51, set in the 2017 edition by Margaret Njuguna of Kenya.
The Israeli women's course record is 2:51:23, set in the 2019 edition by Irene-Orr Konovalov.
Past winners
Key: Course record
Date | Men's winner | Time | Women's winner | Time |
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27 Feb 2020 | ![]() | 2:31:01 | ![]() | 2:44:17 |
22 Feb 2019 | ![]() | 2:14:31 | ![]() | 2:40:26 |
23 Feb 2018 | ![]() | 2:19:53 | ![]() | 2:58:18 |
24 Feb 2017 | ![]() | 2:12:12 | ![]() | 2:35:51 |
26 Feb 2016 | ![]() | 2:10:50 | ![]() | 2:40:16 |
27 Feb 2015 | ![]() | 2:10:30 | ![]() | 2:51:24 |
28 Feb 2014 | ![]() | 2:14:40 | ![]() | 2:44:23 |
2013 | Was not held | |||
30 Mar 2012 | ![]() | 2:15:15 | ![]() | 2:38:27 |
08 Apr 2011 | ![]() | 2:19:02 | ![]() | 2:40:35 |
14 May 2010 | ![]() | 2:49:34 | ![]() | 3:13:30 |
24 Apr 2009 | ![]() | 2:38:06 | ![]() | 3:07:41 |
1995–2008 | Was not held | |||
15 Mar 1994 | ![]() | 2:19:37 | ![]() | 2:40:44 |
15 Mar 1993 | ![]() | 2:21:37 | ![]() | 3:10:57 |
16 Mar 1992 | ![]() | 2:14:56 | ![]() | 2:47:47 |
15 Apr 1991 | ![]() | 2:19:50 | ![]() | 2:58:12 |
15 Mar 1990 | ![]() | 2:30:32 | ![]() | 3:20:12 |
16 Mar 1989 | ![]() | 2:13:23* | ![]() | 2:53:18* |
06 Mar 1988 | ![]() | 2:22:21 | ![]() | 2:44:03 |
19 Mar 1987 | ![]() | 2:23:27 | ![]() | 3:26:28 |
03 Mar 1986 | ![]() | 2:30:05 | ![]() | 2:49:32 |
07 Mar 1985 | ![]() | 2:23:06 | ![]() | 3:01:27 |
19 Mar 1984 | ![]() | 2:27:05 | n/a | --- |
28 Mar 1983 | n/a | --- | n/a | --- |
09 Mar 1982 | ![]() ![]() | 2:26:56 | ![]() | 4:31:15 |
19 Mar 1981 | ![]() | 2:35:47 | n/a | --- |
Notes: 1981 was the inaugural year. The course used for the 1989 race was 1,750 m too short, due to marking mistakes. https://arrs.run/HP_TelAvivMa.htm
Prize Money (ADR qualified runners)
Year | Men | Woman | Total |
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2012 | $9,240 | $5,600 | $14,840 |
2011 | 8,710 | 8,710 | 17,420 |
2009 | 1,000 | 1,750 | 2,750 |
Sums | $18,950 | $16,060 | $35,010 |
Quality Performances
Men | |
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<2:15 | 3 |
<2:16 | 3 |
<2:17 | 3 |
<2:18 | 6 |
<2:19 | 6 |
<2:20 | 11 |
Women | |
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<2:40 | 1 |
<2:42 | 3 |
<2:44 | 3 |
<2:46 | 5 |
<2:4 | 8 |
<2:50 | 11 |
See also
- Jerusalem Marathon
- Tiberias Marathon
- Sports in Israel
References
- "Tel Aviv Marathon". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
- Press, Viva Sarah (2014-02-28). "40,000 run in Tel Aviv Marathon". Israel 21c. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- https://www.4sport-live.com/results/leaders/?event=3075&Roll=1&lan=E&clean=0
- https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/germany/tobias-singer-324081
- https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/russia/elena-tolstykh-516166
- "General Info". Retrieved January 13, 2013.
- "Run for it! The Tel Aviv Marathon returns in March 2013!". igoogledisrael.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
- https://www.haaretz.com/.premium-one-dies-12-seriously-injured-in-ta-marathon-1.5234147
- https://www.timesofisrael.com/fearing-coronavirus-tel-aviv-bans-foreigners-from-competing-in-city-marathon
- http://thejewishvoice.com/2020/02/tel-aviv-marathon-bans-intl-runners-over-coronavirus-fears/
- https://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Lift-Tel-Aviv-Marathon-ban-and-promote-spirit-of-courage-618947
- https://www.tlvmarathon.co.il/images/TlvMaraton/marathon_tlv_2020_website_eng_sliders10.jpg
- https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-to-let-foreign-runners-already-in-israel-compete-in-marathon