Tel Aviv Marathon

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Tel Aviv Marathon
Maraton Tel Aviv - Beach View.JPG
DateFebruary
LocationTel Aviv, Israel
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon
Primary sponsorSamsung
Established1981
Course recordsMen: 2:10:30
Kenya (2015)
Women: 2:35:51
Kenya (2017)
Official siteTel Aviv Marathon
Participants2,181 (2020)

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]

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 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 of Kenya.

The Israeli women's course record is 2:51:23, set in the 2019 edition by .

Past winners[]

Key:   Course record

Date Men's winner Time Women's winner Time
27 Feb 2020   (GER) 2:31:01   (RUS) 2:44:17
22 Feb 2019   (ETH) 2:14:31   (KEN) 2:40:26
23 Feb 2018   (KEN) 2:19:53   (KEN) 2:58:18
24 Feb 2017   (ETH) 2:12:12   (KEN) 2:35:51
26 Feb 2016   (KEN) 2:10:50  Lonah Chemtai (KEN) 2:40:16
27 Feb 2015   (KEN) 2:10:30   (ETH) 2:51:24
28 Feb 2014   (KEN) 2:14:40   (KEN) 2:44:23
2013 Was not held
30 Mar 2012   (KEN) 2:15:15  Abeba Tolla (ETH) 2:38:27
08 Apr 2011   (KEN) 2:19:02   (ETH) 2:40:35
14 May 2010   (ISR) 2:49:34   (ISR) 3:13:30
24 Apr 2009   (KEN) 2:38:06   (ISR) 3:07:41
1995–2008 Was not held
15 Mar 1994   (ETH) 2:19:37   (POL) 2:40:44
15 Mar 1993   (ETH) 2:21:37   (ITA) 3:10:57
16 Mar 1992  Tumo Turbo (ETH) 2:14:56   (RUS) 2:47:47
15 Apr 1991  Tsegaye Segne (ETH) 2:19:50   (ITA) 2:58:12
15 Mar 1990   (FIN) 2:30:32   (ITA) 3:20:12
16 Mar 1989  Osmiro Silva (BRA) 2:13:23*   (POL) 2:53:18*
06 Mar 1988   (FRA) 2:22:21  Adriana Barbu (ROM) 2:44:03
19 Mar 1987   (FRA) 2:23:27   (FRG) 3:26:28
03 Mar 1986   (FRA) 2:30:05  Elena Murgoci (ROM) 2:49:32
07 Mar 1985  Jean-Michel Charbonnel (FRA) 2:23:06   (DEN) 3:01:27
19 Mar 1984   (ROM) 2:27:05 n/a ---
28 Feb 1983   (GBR) 2:22:34 n/a ---
09 Mar 1982   (FRA)
  (FRA)		 2:26:56   (ISR) 4:31:15
19 Mar 1981  Jean-Michel Charbonnel (FRA) 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
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
<2:15 3
<2:16 3
<2:17 3
<2:18 6
<2:19 6
<2:20 11
Women
<2:40 1
<2:42 3
<2:44 3
<2:46 5
<2:4 8
<2:50 11

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Tel Aviv Marathon". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  2. ^ Press, Viva Sarah (2014-02-28). "40,000 run in Tel Aviv Marathon". Israel 21c. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
  3. ^ "4sport | מרתון סמסונג תל אביב 2020 - מובילי המרוץ".
  4. ^ https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/germany/tobias-singer-324081
  5. ^ https://www.worldathletics.org/athletes/russia/elena-tolstykh-516166
  6. ^ "General Info". Retrieved January 13, 2013.
  7. ^ "Run for it! The Tel Aviv Marathon returns in March 2013!". igoogledisrael.com. 10 January 2013. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  8. ^ "One runner dies, 12 seriously injured in Tel Aviv marathon".
  9. ^ "Foreigners barred from Tel Aviv marathon amid coronavirus fears".
  10. ^ "Tel Aviv Marathon Bans Intl. Runners over Coronavirus Fears". 26 February 2020.
  11. ^ "Lift Tel Aviv Marathon ban and promote spirit of courage".
  12. ^ https://www.tlvmarathon.co.il/images/TlvMaraton/marathon_tlv_2020_website_eng_sliders10.jpg
  13. ^ "Tel Aviv to let foreign runners already in Israel compete in Friday's marathon".

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