1 · The short answer

The Tel Aviv Marathon is held in February, and the organiser's site shows the next edition on Friday 26 February 2027. The programme lists a full marathon, a half marathon, a handcycle race, a 10K, a 5K and a children's mini marathon. Start and finish locations are on the organiser's maps and routes page, so check it before you book a hotel.

Tel Aviv closes many roads on race morning, so your phone does the work: maps, a taxi app, transport timetables and tracking. Ringo Light's Israel plan covers the whole country with unlimited data at full speed; it arrives by email and installs in one scan before you fly.

Dates: Friday 26 February 2027, as shown on the organiser's site. Organiser's page

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2 · What happens on race day

Several distances run on the same morning, so the city has runners from early hours and spectators spread along the route. The organiser publishes start times, maps and road closures for each distance; read them a few days before, as details can change from year to year.

Race day falls on a Friday, the start of the weekend in Israel, and some shops and public transport slow down towards the afternoon. Plan your return and your evening before you go.

3 · Getting around with closed roads

  • ✓From the airport. Ben Gurion Airport has a direct train to Tel Aviv stations. Check the operator's timetable, especially around the weekend.
  • ✓Rav-Kav. Rav-Kav is the national transport card for buses and trains. Many people also pay in the transport apps; check the current options on the Ministry of Transport site.
  • ✓Moovit and Gett. Moovit shows live bus and train times and reroutes around closures. Gett is the taxi app most locals use. Set up both and add a payment card before you arrive.
  • ✓Walk the last part. Roads near the start and finish close, so taxis drop you a few streets away. Allow extra time and keep the pin of your hotel saved offline.

4 · What your phone has to do

  • ✓Entries and bib. Collect your bib at the expo as the organiser describes. Keep the registration confirmation and ID saved on your phone.
  • ✓Maps. Download the Tel Aviv area in your maps app for offline use, then switch to live traffic and walking directions.
  • ✓Tracking. Friends can follow you by sharing live location. Agree a meeting spot away from the finish area.
  • ✓Paying. Cards and phone payments are widely accepted in Tel Aviv. Carry a card that works abroad and a spare.

5 · Signal at the start and finish

Thousands of people in a few streets slow any network. Send your location, start your tracker and agree your meeting point before the start. Refresh live results before your runner is due, rather than all together at the line.

If you run with your phone, start fully charged and use low power mode. GPS tracking for a few hours drains a battery quickly.

6 · Which plan covers the race

Ringo Light's Israel plan covers Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and the rest of the country, with unlimited data at full speed. It is built for travelling: install it at home, switch it on when you land and follow your route from the airport to the start line.

7 · Tel Aviv around the marathon

The city is compact and walkable, which suits the days around a race.

Tel Aviv beachfront, Tel Aviv
Tel AvivTel Aviv beachfrontA long promenade along the Mediterranean, good for a gentle walk the day after.✓Download an offline map; the promenade runs for kilometres.
Jerusalem, About an hour inland
About an hour inlandJerusalemA day trip from Tel Aviv by train or bus to the Old City.✓Check Moovit for weekend schedules before you plan the day.
Haifa, North of Tel Aviv
North of Tel AvivHaifaA port city on Mount Carmel with the Baha'i Gardens.✓The train from Tel Aviv is the easy way up the coast.
Masada, Dead Sea region
Dead Sea regionMasadaA desert fortress above the Dead Sea, reached by road from Tel Aviv or Jerusalem.✓Signal can be patchy in the desert; save tickets and maps offline.

8 · Frequently asked questions

When is the Tel Aviv Marathon 2027?+
The organiser's site shows Friday 26 February 2027. The race is usually held in February, so check the site for any change.
Which races are on offer?+
The organiser lists the marathon, half marathon, handcycle, 10K, 5K and a children's mini marathon.
How do I get around when roads are closed?+
Use the train and buses with Moovit, and walk the last stretch. Gett taxis drop you a few streets from the route.
Will my phone work at the start and finish?+
It slows in the biggest crowds. Agree a meeting point and share your location before the start.
Which Ringo Light plan covers Tel Aviv?+
Ringo Light's Israel plan covers the whole country, with unlimited data at full speed.

9 · Sources

  • Tel Aviv Marathon, official site: tlvmarathon.co.il, date 26 February 2027 and the six races, read 28 October 2026
  • Israel Ministry of Tourism: www.goisrael.com/
  • Israel Railways: www.rail.co.il/en
  • Ringo Light: prices from the catalogue our checkout charges, on the day you read this.

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