24-Hour Race

Q: Prerequisites & Entry Requirements

1. 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. ✅ 24-Hour Race : Minimum distance of 120 km. Important Note: We accept results from non-official runs as well! A link to a verifiable activity (Strava, Garmin, etc.) is sufficient. Exceptions Committee: Do you believe you are capable but do not meet the formal criteria (e.g., you have results from a challenging trail race)? Please send a detailed request to spartanion24h@gmail.com by September 30, 2026. Each request will be reviewed individually.

Q: Prices

Early Bird: Jan 30 – Feb 28 …………….. 900 NIS Standard Registration: Mar 1 – Aug 31 … 1,100 NIS Late Registration: Sep 1 – Nov 30 ………. 1,500 NIS

The Crown Jewel of Israeli Ultra Running

Where History is Made This is the fastest and flattest course in the region, holding the prestigious IAU Bronze Label. It is the very track where 4 World Records were shattered, including Aleksandr Sorokin’s legendary runs. Whether you are chasing a Spartathlon criterion or a Personal Best, our dedicated volunteer team ensures you have the perfect conditions to redefine your limits.

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

1. 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.

✅ 24-Hour Race: Minimum distance of 120 km.

Important Note: We accept results from non-official runs as well! A link to a verifiable activity (Strava, Garmin, etc.) is sufficient.

Exceptions Committee: Do you believe you are capable but do not meet the formal criteria (e.g., you have results from a challenging trail race)? Please send a detailed request to spartanion24h@gmail.com by September 30, 2026. Each request will be reviewed individually.

Prices

Early Bird: Jan 30 – Feb 28 …………….. 900 NIS Standard Registration: Mar 1 – Aug 31 … 1,100 NIS Late Registration: Sep 1 – Nov 30 ………. 1,500 NIS

Who is considered a DNF?

In the 24-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 24-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 race takes place on a fast, flat course that serves as a qualifier for World and Continental Championships.

👑 Course Record (Men): Ariel Rosenfeld – 227.65 km (2020).

👑 Course Record (Women): Liz Malka – 213.94 km (2020).

Spartathlon Criteria (Greece)

The Spartanion is an official qualifying race. To apply for the 2027 Spartathlon, you must achieve the following distances:

Ballot Entry (Lottery):

Men: Over 180 km

Women: Over 170 km

Direct Entry (Automatic Qualification):

Men: Over 225 km

Women: Over 212.5 km

24-Hour Race

Date: January 21, 2027

Start Time: 10:00 AM

IAU Bronze Label