Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon
Tel Aviv, Israel · Friday 28 February 2025
This full marathon takes place in Tel Aviv on February 26, 2025, covering 42.2 kilometers on a trail surface with gently rolling terrain that rarely climbs above 35 meters. The course is fundamentally flat with minimal elevation change, making it suitable for runners seeking a straightforward, steady effort without major hill challenges. You'll be racing at sea level in an urban setting, so heat and sun exposure could be factors depending on February conditions in Israel. The trail surface means you should train on similar ground before race day to prepare your legs for the impact and grip required. Registration is open now through the official race website, where you can also find detailed course maps and additional event information.
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Adjusted Time
4:35:44
Time difference: +35.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain161m
Elevation High35m
Elevation Low2m
Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon 2025 Course Analysis
Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon is a full marathon held in Tel Aviv, Israel, scheduled for Friday 28 February 2025. The course is run on trail surface with 161m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 35m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 161m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 2m to 35m above sea level (33m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for Tel Aviv Bank Leumi Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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