Ein Gedi race, also known as the Shalom Marathon – Dead Sea Half Marathon is an Israeli road running event held by the Tamar Regional Council since 1983. The starting point for all races is the Ein Gedi Spa, 80 kilometers (50 mi) east of Jerusalem and 4 kilometers south of Kibbutz Ein Gedi.[1][2] It is billed as the "lowest race on earth".[3]
History
editIn 1997, the race was held in memory of Giora and Tomer Ron. The winner was Kenya's Bernard Boiya, with Morocco's Chaham el Matti coming in second.[4]
In 1999, the Palestinian Authority flag flew at the race as a symbol of peace and brotherhood.[3]
Since 2004, handcycling has grown in popularity at the race.[5]
In 2010, three runners were airlifted to hospitals after suffering heatstroke during the race.[6][7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ein-Gedi Race". Archived from the original on 10 February 2010. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ Yagna, Yanir (20 February 2010). "Runners Collapse Near Dead Sea as Temperatures Hit Seasonal Highs". Retrieved 6 June 2016 – via Haaretz.
- ^ a b "PA flag to fly at Ein Gedi race". Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Runners fight blowing wind, sand in Ein Gedi Race". Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Handcycling continues to grow in popularity at Ein Gedi race". Archived from the original on July 13, 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ Yagna, Yanir (20 February 2010). "Runners Collapse Near Dead Sea as Temperatures Hit Seasonal Highs". Haaretz. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ "Ein Gedi Race: 3 runners airlifted to hospitals following heatstroke". Archived from the original on 8 January 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2016.