Tiberias International Marathon

48th Edition

Friday, January 8, 2027

Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee, Israel

Run one of Israel’s most iconic road races along the breathtaking shores of the Sea of Galilee.

The Tiberias International Marathon is Israel’s longest-running marathon event and one of the country’s most established and respected running traditions. For nearly five decades, runners from Israel and around the world have come to Tiberias to experience a fast, scenic and unforgettable race course.

From the opening kilometer to the final stretch along the lake, the race combines athletic challenge, personal achievement and the unique atmosphere of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.

Whether you are chasing a personal best, completing your first marathon or looking for an unforgettable running experience in Israel — your next finish line starts here.

Choose Your Challenge

Full Marathon – 42.2 km
Half Marathon – 21.1 km
10K Race
5K Race

All courses take place along the western and southern shores of the Sea of Galilee, combining beautiful lake views with the surrounding landscapes of the Golan Heights and the Lower Galilee.

The marathon course is considered one of the fastest marathon courses in Israel and offers excellent conditions for achieving a personal best.

Event Schedule

Event	Start Time
Expo and race village open	04:00
Full Marathon and Half Marathon start	06:30
Full Marathon and Half Marathon finishers’ ceremony	07:00
10K race start	07:00
10K race finish	07:30
5K race start	09:30
5K race finish	10:00
5K Military Police race finish	10:45
Awards ceremony	11:15

The final schedule and event instructions will be published prior to race day.

Time Limits

Full Marathon – 6 hours
Half Marathon – 3 hours
10K – 90 minutes
5K – 50 minutes

Age Categories

Age Category	Full Marathon	Half Marathon	10K	5K
Open / General	✓	✓	✓	✓
U16	—	—	—	✓
U18	—	—	✓	✓
U20	✓	✓	✓	✓
21–29	—	—	—	✓
21–34	✓	✓	✓	—
30–39	—	—	—	✓
35–39	✓	✓	✓	—
40–44	✓	✓	✓	—
40–49	—	—	—	✓
45–49	✓	✓	✓	—
50–54	✓	✓	✓	—
50–59	—	—	—	✓
55–59	✓	✓	✓	—
60–64	✓	✓	✓	—
60–69	—	—	—	✓
65–69	✓	✓	✓	—
70–74	✓	✓	✓	—
70–79	—	—	—	✓
75–79	✓	✓	✓	—
80+	✓	✓	✓	✓

More Than a Race

Race week begins well before the starting line.

Participants can enjoy a professional race village, race-related activities, an expo area, course preparation and a festive finish-line celebration. The event offers an opportunity to combine sport, travel, culture and the unique atmosphere of Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.

Come for the race. Stay for the experience.