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.
