Eilat Desert Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 651 m D+ in Eilat (Southern District, Israel)

LocationEilat, Südbezirk, IsraelShow on map(29.5581° N, 34.9482° E)
Date & StatusNovember 27, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +651 m

Eilat Desert Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Eilat, Südbezirk, IL focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Desert.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +651 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +264 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +64 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +64 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 27, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marathonisrael.co.il).

Eilat Desert Marathon in Eilat (Work: "LSRA Dunes Landscape", Photo: BLMUtah, License: Public Domain, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP

Event characteristics

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+651 m8 m - 281 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+264 m11 m - 122 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+64 m14 m - 41 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+64 m17 m - 44 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+651 m D+
Elevation loss
-651 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 281 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
3.1 % / 5.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+651 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS29.5581° N, 34.9482° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 281 m above sea level (+651 m D+, -651 m D-)

Peak: 281 m·at 28.7 km·Ø 3.1 %
8 m99 m190 m281 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km281 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Eilat Desert Marathon take place?

Eilat Desert Marathon takes place in Eilat, Südbezirk, IL (start area at coordinates 29.5581° N, 34.9482° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 27, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Eilat Desert Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +651 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +264 m D+), Road Running 10 km (10 km, +64 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +64 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Eilat Desert Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +651 m of elevation gain and -651 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 281 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Eilat Desert Marathon?

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