42.195 km
Distance
650 m
Elevation Gain
4:32:00
Average Finish Time
850
Total Finishers
2012
Established
Rolling
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Course & Elevation
The world's lowest marathon, starting and finishing at Ein Bokek on the shores of the Dead Sea at 430 meters below sea level. The course ascends to the Judean Hills before descending back to the salt-rich waters, offering unique geological formations and panoramic desert vistas throughout.
🌤️ Weather
Cool desert mornings with mild temperatures, low humidity, and clear skies. February offers some of Israel's most pleasant running conditions, with minimal rainfall risk.
🏆 Course Record
02:14:31
Yigal Sher (2019)
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ The Dead Sea Marathon is the world's lowest marathon, with portions of the course 430 meters below sea level, making it unique among global marathons.
- ▸ Athletes gain approximately 650 meters of elevation en route to the Judean Hills before descending back to the salt-laden Dead Sea shores.
- ▸ The Dead Sea's high salt content and mineral-rich air create a naturally pressurized environment that some claim aids oxygen absorption during the race.
- ▸ Ein Bokek, the race's location, is a natural spa resort known for its therapeutic mineral-rich mud and waters used since biblical times.
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