Tens of thousands of runners are expected to participate in the Tel Aviv Marathon on Friday, February 27, 2026, with events scheduled between 5:30 a.m. And 1:15 p.m. Authorities are preparing for extensive road closures throughout the city beginning at 4:00 a.m. To accommodate the race.
Extensive Road Closures Planned
The Tel Aviv Marathon will necessitate significant traffic disruptions. Police have announced closures affecting major thoroughfares in the north, east, south and west of the city. Specifically, closures will impact the Glilot Junction, Street 2040, Levi Eshkol Street, Shai Agnon Street, Weizmann Street, KKL, Bnei Efraim Street, Herbert Samuel Street, and Kaufmann Street.
In addition to these key areas, closures will extend to Shlavim, Ben Zvi, Elifelet, Kibbutz Galuyot streets, the Nefel Yaffo area, and Clock Square. Several other roads, including Rokach Boulevard, Ibn Gabirol, and Rothschild Boulevard, will also be closed from 4:00 a.m.
Highway 2 (Derech Namir), between Glilot Junction and Shlomo Goren Street, will be closed between 5:00 a.m. And 11:45 a.m. Highway 20 (Ayalon) will remain open, though access to and from the Rokach interchange will be restricted from 4:00 a.m. To 1:30 p.m.
Organizers are encouraging participants to utilize public transportation, specifically advising them to disembark at the Tel Aviv University station. The Expo and Drive-In parking lots will be operational until 6:00 a.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Tel Aviv Marathon begin?
The Tel Aviv Marathon 2026 will grab place on Friday, beginning at 5:30 a.m., with the full marathon starting at 7:15 a.m.
How many personnel will be deployed for the marathon?
Approximately 1,000 police officers, Border Police personnel, and volunteers will be deployed along the race routes and at gathering and finish areas.
When are roads expected to fully reopen?
Roads are expected to fully reopen by approximately 1:30 p.m.
As the city prepares for this large-scale event, how might residents and visitors best adjust their travel plans to minimize disruption?