Tel Aviv Marathon
| Tel Aviv Marathon | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Date | April |
| Location | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon |
| Established | 1981 |
| Course records |
Men: 2:10:30 (2015) William Kiprono Yegon Women: 2:38:27 (2012) Abeba Tola Eda |
| Official site | tlvmarathon.co.il |
The Tel Aviv Marathon is an annual marathon held each spring in Tel Aviv, Israel, with Charles Clore Park as its starting point. Inaugurated in 1981, it was held annually until 1994.[1] In 2009, it was revived and has been taking place annually since, attracting over 18,000 runners.[2] The Tel Aviv Marathon is one of the biggest sporting events in Israel and the country's largest marathon, with about 40,000 runners participating in 2014,[3] as compared to the Jerusalem Marathon's 25,000.[4]
History
The marathon is one of Tel Aviv's core international projects. The Tel Aviv Gillette Marathon is a multi-course event allowing both professional and hobbyist runners to take part. The event includes an Inline Skating Half Marathon, and a 30 km Handcycle race for people with special needs. Marathon runners run along the seashore and main streets of Tel Aviv, an official UNESCO world heritage site.[5]
Some 35,000 runners were expected to take part in the 2013 marathon, with a range of different courses on offer.[6] Due to unexpectedly high temperatures, the marathon did not take place as originally scheduled for March 15, 2013. Other races scheduled as part of the event, including the half marathon, 10 km races, 4.2 km race and children's race did take place, but started earlier in the day than originally scheduled. Despite the precautions, one runner collapsed and died about 100 m before the finish line, and 12 others were hospitalized.
Race Winners
| Date | Time | Name | Time | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2015 | 2:10:30 | William Kiprono Yegon  KEN | 2:51:24 | Azeb Weldehawariat  ETH |
| 28 Feb 2014 | 2:14:40 | Ezekiel Koech KEN | 2:44:23 | Margaret Njuguna KEN |
| 2013 | --- | not held | --- | not held |
| 30 Mar 2012 | 2:15:15 | Samuel Tarus Too KEN | 2:38:27 | Abeba Tola Eda ETH |
| 08 Apr 2011 | 2:19:02 | Josephat Rono Kipkemboi KEN | 2:40:35 | Worknesh Shasha Oda ETH |
| 14 May 2010 | 2:49:34 | Avraham Hailemelkot  ISR | 3:13:30 | Orna Blau (2) ISR |
| 24 Apr 2009 | 2:38:06 | Daniel Kipchumba KEN | 3:07:41 | Orna Blau ISR |
| 1995-2008 | --- | not held | --- | not held |
| 15 Mar 1994 | 2:19:37 | Gezahenge Birra ETH | 2:40:44 | Czeslawa Mentlewicz (2)  POL |
| 15 Mar 1993 | 2:21:37 | Aiduna Aitnafa ETH | 3:10:57 | Cinzia Allasia  ITA |
| 16 Mar 1992 | 2:14:56 | Tumo Turbo ETH | 2:47:47 | Alina Magamedirova  RUS |
| 15 Apr 1991 | 2:19:50 | Tesfaye Segne ETH | 2:58:12 | Loredana Ricci (2) ITA |
| 15 Mar 1990 | 2:30:32 | Hannu Korkalainen  FIN | 3:20:12 | Loredana Ricci ITA |
| 16 Mar 1989 | 2:13:23* | Osmiro daSilva  BRA | 2:53:18* | Czeslawa Mentlewicz POL |
| 06 Mar 1988 | 2:22:21 | Jean-Claue Louison  FRA | 2:44:03 | Adriana Barbu  ROM |
| 19 Mar 1987 | 2:23:27 | Michel Constant FRA | 3:26:28 | Erika Kruger  GER |
| 03 Mar 1986 | 2:30:05 | Michel Schwind FRA | 2:49:32 | Elena Murgoci ROM |
| 07 Mar 1985 | 2:23:06 | Jean-Michel Charbonnel ׂׂ(2) FRA | 3:01:27 | Lise Kristiansen  DEN |
| 19 Mar 1984 | 2:27:05 | Gheorghe Sandu ROM | --- | n/a |
| 28 Mar 1983 | --- | n/a | --- | n/a |
| 09 Mar 1982 | 2:26:56 | Yves Seigneuric FRA + Claude Minni FRA | 4:31:15 | Navah Ezra ISR |
| 19 Mar 1981 | 2:35:47 | Jean-Michel Charbonnel FRA | --- | n/a |
Notes: 1981 was the inaugural year. The course used for the 1989 race was 1,750 m too short, due to marking mistakes. http://arrs.net/HP_TelAvivMa.htm
Prize Money (ADR qualified runners)
| Year | Men | Woman | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $9,240 | $5,600 | $14,840 |
| 2011 | 8,710 | 8,710 | 17,420 |
| 2009 | 1,000 | 1,750 | 2,750 |
| Sums | $18,950 | $16,060 | $35,010 |
Quality Performances
| Men | |
|---|---|
| <2:15 | 3 |
| <2:16 | 3 |
| <2:17 | 3 |
| <2:18 | 6 |
| <2:19 | 6 |
| <2:20 | 11 |
| Women | |
|---|---|
| <2:40 | 1 |
| <2:42 | 3 |
| <2:44 | 3 |
| <2:46 | 5 |
| <2:4 | 8 |
| <2:50 | 11 |
See also
- Jerusalem Marathon
- Sports in Israel
References
- ↑ "Tel Aviv Marathon". Association of Road Racing Statisticians. Retrieved January 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Thousands sport sneakers for Tel Aviv marathon". Haaretz.com. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
- ↑ Press, Viva Sarah (2014-02-28). "40,000 run in Tel Aviv Marathon". Israel 21c. Retrieved 2014-03-30.
- ↑ Hasson, Nir (2014-03-21). "Marathon fever hits Jerusalem: 25,000 runners take to the streets". Haaretz. Retrieved 2014-03-30. Note that the Marathon official website reported 26,000.
- ↑ "General Info". Retrieved January 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Run for it! The Tel Aviv Marathon returns in March 2013!". igoogledisrael.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.