12-Hour 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): ✅ Marathon (42.2 km): Men under 3:30 hours | Women under 4:00 hours. ✅ 50 km Race: Under 7:30 hours. ✅ 100 km Race: Under 20:00 hours. ✅ 12-Hour Race: Minimum distance of 70 km. Important Note: We accept results from personal trackers/Strava (an official race result is not mandatory). Exceptions Committee: Do you have a result from a challenging trail course that doesn’t meet the standard time criteria? Please send a detailed request to spartanion24h@gmail.com by September 30, 2026.

Q: Prices

Early Bird: Jan 30 – Feb 28 …………….. 700 NIS Standard Registration: Mar 1 – Aug 31 … 900 NIS Late Registration: Sep 1 – Nov 30 ………. 1,200 NIS

Q: Race Hall of Fame

The course has witnessed history. A World Record was set here (recorded as a split en route to the 100-mile record): World Record (100-Mile Split): Aleksandr Sorokin – 177.410 km (2022). 🇮🇱 Best Israeli Performance: Eyal Hevroni – 131.310 km (2025). 👑 Women’s Course Record: Shimrit Shulman – 117.064 km.

The Perfect Blend of Speed and Endurance.

A Sprint for Ultra Runners The 12-hour category is where strategy meets intensity. It acts as the perfect bridge between the standard Marathon and the 24-hour challenge. Whether you are an experienced ultra-runner aiming for a fast result or taking your first steps beyond the 42.2 km mark, this race offers a unique, electrifying atmosphere throughout the night.

Date: January 21, 2027

Start Time: 10:00 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):

✅ Marathon (42.2 km): Men under 3:30 hours | Women under 4:00 hours.

✅ 50 km Race: Under 7:30 hours.

✅ 100 km Race: Under 20:00 hours.

✅ 12-Hour Race: Minimum distance of 70 km.

Important Note: We accept results from personal trackers/Strava (an official race result is not mandatory).

Exceptions Committee: Do you have a result from a challenging trail course that doesn’t meet the standard time criteria?

Please send a detailed request to spartanion24h@gmail.com by September 30, 2026.

Prices

Early Bird: Jan 30 – Feb 28 …………….. 700 NIS Standard Registration: Mar 1 – Aug 31 … 900 NIS Late Registration: Sep 1 – Nov 30 ………. 1,200 NIS

Who is considered a DNF?

In the 12-hour category, a runner is considered a DNF (Did Not Finish) if they fail to complete a minimum distance of 42.2 km. Runners who do not reach this distance within the 12-hour time limit will not be classified as official finishers and will not receive a finisher’s trophy.

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

The course has witnessed history.

A World Record was set here (recorded as a split en route to the 100-mile record):

World Record (100-Mile Split):

Aleksandr Sorokin – 177.410 km (2022).
🇮🇱 Best Israeli Performance: Eyal Hevroni – 131.310 km (2025).

👑 Women’s Course Record: Shimrit Shulman – 117.064 km.

Spartathlon Criteria (Greece)

he Spartanion 12-hour race is an official qualifier.

To apply for the Spartathlon, you must achieve the following distances:

Ballot Entry (Lottery):

Men: 120 km |

Women: 110 km

Direct Entry (Automatic Qualification):

Men: 150 km |

Women: 137.5 km

12-Hour Race

Date: January 21, 2027

Start Time: 10:00 AM

IAU Bronze Label