100 Mile Race

Q: Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

Who Can Register? (Entry Requirements) Registration is open to runners aged 18 and older (born before January 8, 2009), who meet one of the following criteria achieved within the last two years (2025–2026): ✅ 100 km Race: Under 20:00 hours. ✅ 100 Mile Race: Under 36:00 hours. Important Notes: We accept results from official races or a link to a verifiable activity (Strava / Garmin). Exceptions Committee: Runners with results from challenging trail courses that do not meet the standard time criteria are invited to submit a detailed request to spartanion24h@gmail.com by September 30, 2026.

Q: Prices

Early Bird: Jan 30 – Feb 28 …………….. 800 NIS Standard Registration: Mar 1 – Aug 31 … 1,000 NIS Late Registration: Sep 1 – Nov 30 ………. 1,300 NIS

Home of the World Record

A Date with History This is not just another race; it is a pilgrimage to the site of ultra-running history. On this very course, the legendary Aleksandr Sorokin shattered the World Record with an unimaginable time of 10:51:39. Now, it’s your turn. Whether you are aiming for a sub-24 buckle, a national record, or a Spartathlon qualifier, the Spartanion 100-Mile race offers the optimal conditions to redefine what is possible.

Date: January 21, 2027

Start Time: 10:30 AM

IAU Bronze Label

Israeli National Championship

A Course of Champions

This is Israel’s fastest and flattest course—the place where history is made. On this paved loop in Hayarkon Park, 4 World Records have been shattered, including the legendary runs of Aleksandr Sorokin. Whether you are chasing a Spartathlon qualifier or a new Personal Best (PB), the stage is set for your success.

By Runners, For Runners A Volunteer-Led Event by the Israeli Ultra Community

The Spartanion is more than just a race—it is a labor of love. Born from the vision of ultra-runner Gilad Krauz, the event is organized entirely by volunteers, driven by a pure passion for the sport and our community. Our team is right there with you on every single lap, ensuring you feel embraced, safe, and empowered to achieve anything.

Israel’s Only Professional Race of Its Kind

This is the only professional 24-hour race in Israel holding an official international label. It is specifically designed to provide a safe “soft entry” for runners taking their first steps into the ultra world, alongside uncompromising standards for elite athletes aiming to shatter National, Course, or World Records.

Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

Who Can Register? (Entry Requirements) Registration is open to runners aged 18 and older (born before January 8, 2009), who meet one of the following criteria achieved within the last two years (2025–2026):

✅ 100 km Race: Under 20:00 hours.

✅ 100 Mile Race: Under 36:00 hours.

Important Notes: We accept results from official races or a link to a verifiable activity (Strava / Garmin).

Exceptions Committee: Runners with results from challenging trail courses that do not meet the standard time criteria are invited to submit a detailed request to spartanion24h@gmail.com by September 30, 2026.

Prices

Early Bird: Jan 30 – Feb 28 …………….. 800 NIS Standard Registration: Mar 1 – Aug 31 … 1,000 NIS Late Registration: Sep 1 – Nov 30 ………. 1,300 NIS

Who is considered a DNF?

In the 100-mile category, a runner is considered a DNF (Did Not Finish) if they fail to complete the full 100-mile distance within 24 hours.

Race Cut-Off Time: Friday, January 22, 2027, at 10:30 AM.

Awards, Categories & Records

Categories & Winners: The festive awards ceremony will take place on Friday morning, January 22, 2027, immediately following the conclusion of the last race and the verification of official results. Prestigious glass trophies will be awarded to the top finishers in the General Classification (Overall):

🥇 1st Place: Men / Women

🥈 2nd Place: Men / Women

🥉 3rd Place: Men / Women

⚠️ Please Note: A category with fewer than three participants will not be eligible for a podium ceremony.

Bonuses & Record Breaking: Spartanion Tel Aviv is a race that champions excellence. Special cash prizes will be awarded for the following achievements (subject to the full race regulations):

🇮🇱 Breaking the Israeli National Record.

International Recognition: Race results are officially recognized by the IAU and serve as qualifying criteria for prestigious international events, including:

🇬🇷 Spartathlon (Greece).

🇺🇸 Badwater 135 (USA) and other major international races.

Race Hall of Fame Course Records & World History:

The Hayarkon Park course boasts historic results:

🌍 World Record (Men): Aleksandr Sorokin (Lithuania) – 10:51:39 hours (2022).

🇮🇱 Israeli Course Record (Men): Yaniv Sheinhorn – 14:10:48 hours (2023).

👑 Course Record (Women): Sophie Vexler Cohen – 16:29:40 hours (2026).

Spartathlon Criteria (Greece)

The 100-mile race is an official qualifying event. The following finish times are required to apply:

Ballot Entry (Lottery):

Men: Finish time under 21:00 hours.

Women: Finish time under 22:00 hours.

Direct Entry (Automatic Qualification):

Men: Finish time under 15:45 hours.

Women: Finish time under 16:30 hours.

100 Mile Race

Date: January 21, 2027

Start Time: 10:30 AM

IAU Bronze Label