The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality is excited to announce that the Tel Aviv Marathon 2025, Israel’s largest and most prestigious sporting event, will take place on Friday, February 28, 2025. Early registration, with special discounted rates, is now open for all runners—both amateur and professional—in a variety of race categories and will remain open until December 1, 2024.
What Makes the Tel Aviv Marathon a Global Model of Sustainability? Beyond being one of Israel’s most significant sports events, the Tel Aviv Marathon leads with environmental and social initiatives aimed at preserving the planet and strengthening community ties. The marathon integrates advanced green principles from registration to the event’s conclusion:
· Reducing Plastic Usage: Water stations along the course will offer biodegradable cups instead of plastic bottles, reducing bottle usage by over 60%. The few 1.5-liter bottles used for refilling will be collected and recycled after the event.
· Using Recycled Materials: Race kits will be distributed in bags made from recycled fabric. Participants can choose between purchasing a branded running shirt or receiving a discount on the registration fee, contributing to reducing the impact of the textile industry.
· Green Social Contribution – “Pay It Forward”: As part of the marathon, participants are invited to bring sports clothing (excluding shoes) for donation. The clothing will be washed, folded, and distributed to charities to support those in need.
· Reducing Printing and Paper Usage: The marathon guide will be provided exclusively in digital format. All promotional signage used during the event will be collected and recycled afterward.
Breathtaking and Diverse Routes for Everyone The Tel Aviv Marathon offers a unique running experience with five urban routes featuring stunning cityscapes and the iconic coastline:
· Full Marathon (42.195 km)
· Half Marathon (21 km)
· 10K Race
· 5K Race
· Kids’ Mini Marathon (800 meters and 1.2 km), taking place on February 26, 2025
An Invitation from the Heart – Tel Aviv Awaits You! Tel Aviv-Yafo Mayor Ron Huldai: “The 2025 Tel Aviv Marathon will return with full force this February. This marathon is an important event for our city, a city that breathes and lives sports. In these times, we need to remind ourselves that sport is not only for physical health but also as a remedy for the soul. Through sports, we allow ourselves to both feel pain and find comfort, and we remember that both body and spirit have enabled us to overcome many challenges before. This time too, we will succeed and rebuild, and we are proud to continue hosting this unique marathon that unites us all. I invite everyone to join us, and I hope we will soon see our hostages back with us, together.”
