Tel Aviv-Jafa invites you to join thousands of runners to attend the Tel Aviv Marathon (42.195K , 10K or 5K race). The event will be held as part of the 100 anniversary celebrations of the economic, cultural and academic capital of Israel.
Mr. Ron Huldai, the mayor of Tel Aviv, will start the race at Charles Chlor garden, on the magnificent beach of Tel Aviv viewing old Jaffa ancient port.
One hundred years ago, in the same area, the founders of Tel Aviv gathered, at what once was a sandy point, to conduct a lottery over the lands on which the first houses of Tel Aviv were to be built.
The race course will pass through the central streets of the city, among which the Rothschild Bld. that was built in 1909, Allenby St. which has been for years, the commercial center of the city, and along the Mediterranean Promenade.
Finishers will join a colorful event of festival and music in the Charles Chlor garden, which will turn this race to an unforgettable experience.
Early registration began! Select your route and register now:
5K 40 NIS (without a shirt) REGISTER
Marathon 250 NIS REGISTER
A. Participants
Categories
In addition to the general classification, there will also be a separate classification according to age groups as follow:
Categories for classifying the runners and prizes distribution:
* read about age defying system in the articles of association.
Marathon
Men: Up to the age of 19, veterans 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65- 60, 70+
Women: Up to the age of 19, veterans 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+
10 Kilometers
Men: Up to the age of 19, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
Women: Up to the age of 19, veterans 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, veterans 60+
B. Prizes and Presents
All runners will receive: - A race medal
- Participant medal, Certificate through the internet site
- A high quality, sweat evaporating "Response" Adidas shirt.
Note: 10K race- shirts will be available for the first 5000 runners registered only.
A participant kit includes:
- An electronic chip for automatic measurement of running time.
- An identifying chest number and safety pins.
- A "Response" Adidas shirt.
Winners
The winners of the Marathon (men and women) will be awarded by –
1st place: $ 2,000
2nd place: $ 1,500
3rd palce: $ 1,000
Separately, runners invited by the organizing committee will get their travel and lodging expenses, appearance money and bonuses - as it will be agreed upon prior to the race.
C. Distribution of participant kits
The distribution will take place in the following times and places:
The Rabin Square (Ibn Gvirol St.)
Thursday 16/4 17:00-20:30
Friday 17/4 10:00-16:00
Saturday 18/4 20:30-23:00
Sunday 19/4 16:00-20:30
Monday 20/4 no distribution
The Charles Chlor Gardens (Koifman St.)
Tuesday 21/4 16:00-20:30
Wednesday 22/4 16:00-20:30
Thursday 23/4 13:00-19:00
For your attention!
There will be no distribution of participants kits on race day. Runners who didn’t receive their participants kit will not be allowed to take part in the race.
D. Regulations
- Taking part in races is allowed only for runners who train regularly, are medically approved and healthy and fit for running. Runners who are not meeting these requirements, are prohibited from participating. Runners will be held responsible for any deviation from these regulations.
- The various races are age limited as follows:
a. The Marathon Race (42K) – 18 years and older, runners who were born in 1991 or before.
b. The 10K Race- 15 years and older, runners who were born in 1994 or before - with a parents approval.
c. The 5K Race- 13 years and older, runners who were born in 1996 or before - with a parents approval.
- The Age Principle: belonging to an age category is determined according to the year of birth – for example: the category of ages 40-44 is for participants that on their birthday during 2009 will be from 40 to 44 years old.
- The organizers will be allowed to disqualify runners, who acted in a non sportive way, or against the regulations, or that risked themselves or other sportsmen. These runners will not get back the registration fee.
- No escorting of the runners is allowed during running, cycling or driving any other vehicle ( except the organizers` vehicles).
- Along the tracks, there will be electronic mats, for measuring the intermediate time, and for inspections points during the race. It is an obligation to pass over these mats. Runner who will not be recorded in the system, might be disqualified.
- Runners who will not wear the chest numbers, will not be allowed to enter the start/finish areas, and will be taken out of the running path due to security, safety and insurance reasons.
E. The start and finish point
The entrance to the starting point will be through a "pre starting area". Only runners who will wear chest numbers, will be allowed to enter this area according to their heats, 20-25 minute prior to their starting time.
- At the start/finish point will be set chemical toilets.
- Deposit of equipment will be possible only for Marathon runners. The relative closeness of the parking lots and the expected easy weather, will enable the other runners to use their vehicles for that.
- There will not be water distribution (except of drinking taps), before the event. The runners are expected to take care of their water, before the start.
- There will not be any registration or chest numbers distribution on the day of the event.
- Pay parking areas are available (10 to 30 NIS fee) around the start finish area.
Expo
At the finish area, there will be an exhibition of various sports and health goods, of different companies, sold with discounts.
The Adidas company will show a variety of products in a huge tent.
F. Course and time table
Starting time table
6:45 Marathon Race
7:10 10K (1st Heat)
Than – another 10K heat every 5 minutes
The time limit for Marathon runners – 6 hours.
Runners that will arrive to the promenade (approximately 38K.) later that 11:45h, will have to follow running on the wide sidewalk, as the traffic will start.
There will be 15 water stations along the marathon course and 3 along the 10K course.
G. Registration
The registration will will end on 16/4/2009 at midnight.
Registration Fee
Early registration till 31/3/2009
5K 60 NIS REGISTER
Marathon 220 NIS REGISTER
Late registration 1/4/2009-16/4/2009
10K 150 NIS
Marathon 250 NIS
Payment in foreign currency will be done concerning the exchange rate of the NIS, on the payment day, rounding the price up.
Additional costs for extra services
- Sending the running kit by mail (in Israel): For runners registered until 31/3/2009 ,- if requested, for additional 50 NIS.
- Race chip turn-in: runner who will not turn-in the chip at the end of the race, will be debited for 80 NIS.
- Annulment of registration (up to 16/4): 20 NIS for care fee.
Canceling Registration
Cancellation or switching between heats is possible until Thursday, 16/4/2009 16:00 (IL time) at the following email address:
Sharon@Marathonisrael.co.il
Runners will be refunded of their registration fee except 20 NIS for care fee.
for information call 97235582216
Registration for the 10K
10K race will be divided to various heats. Further details regarding the heats will be available as we approach the race day. Please follow publications.
sleeping arrangements (Hotels)
"Atlas Hotel" offers a special deal for the Marathon runners towards the Race: One BB night at one of the network's sea shore hotels, will cost 400 NIS for Double room, 350NIS for Singe.
The Hotels that can offer only BB – Melody, 97235215300
The Hotels the can offer HB (for extra payment) – Tal, Basel, 97235207711
All of those hotels are situated along the sea shore within a range of up to 2 miles from the start/finish line.
For further information you can inquire at www.atlas.co.il, for registration call 97235425555 or connect as at the email: reservations@atlashotels.co.il .
The deal is between Atlas Hotels and the client. The Marathon Organizers are not involve or liable for it.
