Travel

05
Feb 2026
6:14 UTC

Israel Tactical: Dead Sea Marathon slated in southern Israel’s Ein Bokek from 06:15 on February 6; allot for disruptions

Current Situation:

  • The Dead Sea Marathon Israel is slated to take place over the morning and afternoon hours (local time) on February 6.
  • The event will consist of six race categories, including a five km, ten km, 15 km, 21.1 km half marathon, 42.2 km full marathon, and 50 km ultramarathon, all beginning from the salt flats south of Ein Bokek beach.
  • Both the 50 km ultramarathon and 42.2 km full marathon will begin at 06:15 and continue through the morning hours.
  • The 21.1 km half marathon will begin at 06:45, continuing through the morning hours.
  • The other races, including the 15 km and the ten km will begin between 06:45 and 09:15 and the five km will begin at 11:15.
  • Additional information about the routes can be found here.

Source: Dead Sea Run

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in southern Israel and the Dead Sea area on February 6 are advised to allot for travel disruptions due to the slated marathon.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL High
AFFECTED AREA Ein Bokek; Israel
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed

Current Situation:

  • The Dead Sea Marathon Israel is slated to take place over the morning and afternoon hours (local time) on February 6.
  • The event will consist of six race categories, including a five km, ten km, 15 km, 21.1 km half marathon, 42.2 km full marathon, and 50 km ultramarathon, all beginning from the salt flats south of Ein Bokek beach.
  • Both the 50 km ultramarathon and 42.2 km full marathon will begin at 06:15 and continue through the morning hours.
  • The 21.1 km half marathon will begin at 06:45, continuing through the morning hours.
  • The other races, including the 15 km and the ten km will begin between 06:45 and 09:15 and the five km will begin at 11:15.
  • Additional information about the routes can be found here.

Source: Dead Sea Run

Recommendations:

Those operating or residing in southern Israel and the Dead Sea area on February 6 are advised to allot for travel disruptions due to the slated marathon.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL High
AFFECTED AREA Ein Bokek; Israel
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Confirmed