Road Running

Dead Sea Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 50 km with up to 13 m D+ in Ein Bokek (South District, Israel)

LocationEin Bokek, Südbezirk, IsraelShow on map(31.2002° N, 35.3625° E)
Date & StatusFebruary 5, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +85 m

Dead Sea Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Ein Bokek, Südbezirk, IL focused on Road Running. Key features include Desert, Culture & History, Nature & Off-Road, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including 50K Ultra Marathon (50 km, +31 m D+), Dead Sea Marathon (42.2 km, +32 m D+), Dead Sea Half Marathon (21.1 km, +85 m D+), 15 km (15 km, +13 m D+), Dead Sea Race (10 km) (10 km, +26 m D+), and Dead Sea Race (5 km) (5 km, +26 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 5, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (deadsea.run).

Official website
Dead Sea Marathon in Ein Bokek (Work: "Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt", Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt" · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

DesertCulture & HistoryNature & Off-RoadSeaside & Coast

Races & distances (6)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
50K Ultra MarathonRoad Running50 km+31 m1 m - 3 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Dead Sea MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+32 m1 m - 3 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Dead Sea Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+85 m1 m - 3 mLoop courseRoute & profile
15 kmRoad Running15 km+13 m11 m - 16 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Dead Sea Race (10 km)Road Running10 km+26 m1 m - 3 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Dead Sea Race (5 km)Road Running5 km+26 m1 m - 3 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
50 km
Elevation gain
+31 m D+
Elevation loss
-31 m D-
Altitude range
1 m - 3 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.1 % / 0.2 %
Course format
Loop course
50 km+31 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS31.2078° N, 35.3629° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1 m to 3 m above sea level (+31 m D+, -31 m D-)

Peak: 3 m·at 46.2 km·Ø 0.1 %
1 m2 m2 m3 m0 km10 km20 km30 km40 km50 km3 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Dead Sea Marathon take place?

Dead Sea Marathon takes place in Ein Bokek, Südbezirk, IL (start area at coordinates 31.2002° N, 35.3625° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 5, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Dead Sea Marathon?

The race program comprises 6 competitions, including 50K Ultra Marathon (50 km, +31 m D+), Dead Sea Marathon (42.2 km, +32 m D+), Dead Sea Half Marathon (21.1 km, +85 m D+), 15 km (15 km, +13 m D+), Dead Sea Race (10 km) (10 km, +26 m D+), and Dead Sea Race (5 km) (5 km, +26 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Dead Sea Marathon?

The main competition (50K Ultra Marathon over 50 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +31 m of elevation gain and -31 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1 m and 3 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Dead Sea Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (deadsea.run).