Eilat. The southern Israeli port and resort town of Eilat on the Red Sea near Jordan is popular with visitors, for its beach, coral preserve, and Dolphin Reef. There is some nice running here, though your distance is a bit limited due to Eilat’s being sandwiched between the Jordanian and Egyptian border. We’ve put together a 6.4 km (4 mile) route incorporating the beach promenade and marina, which is where most of the hotels are. Most of the run is off road. Note: it can be quite crowded in the main tourist area. Also it’s brutally hot in summer. MAP
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Desert Run in Timna National Park. A wonderful opportunity for some non-technical desert trail running in a spectacular setting. This large park is located 20 km north of Eilat and is a popular spot for hiking, biking, and running. There’s spectacular desert scenery, from Mt. Timna in the center to Solomon’s Pillars, an old mine, dunes, cliffs, and fascinating rock formations. There are some 80 km of trails in the park, many of them quite suitable for running — look for the ‘family’ cycling routes, or use the Israel National Trail. It’s ~5 km from the parking lot closest to Elifaz/Rt. 90 to Solomon’s (Shlomo) Columns on the Israel National Trail, and 4.3 km between the Columns and Nekhushtan Lake. There are 5 different major parking areas. Note: Limited Opening Hours. Website
Eilat. The southern Israeli port and resort town of Eilat on the Red Sea near Jordan is popular with visitors, for its beach, coral preserve, and Dolphin Reef. There is some nice running here, though your distance is a bit limited due to Eilat’s being sandwiched between the Jordanian and Egyptian border. We’ve put together a 6.4 km (4 mile) route incorporating the beach promenade and marina, which is where most of the hotels are. Most of the run is off road. Note: it can be quite crowded in the main tourist area. Also it’s brutally hot in summer. MAP
Source: Little Savage
Desert Run in Timna National Park. A wonderful opportunity for some non-technical desert trail running in a spectacular setting. This large park is located 20 km north of Eilat and is a popular spot for hiking, biking, and running. There’s spectacular desert scenery, from Mt. Timna in the center to Solomon’s Pillars, an old mine, dunes, cliffs, and fascinating rock formations. There are some 80 km of trails in the park, many of them quite suitable for running — look for the ‘family’ cycling routes, or use the Israel National Trail. It’s ~5 km from the parking lot closest to Elifaz/Rt. 90 to Solomon’s (Shlomo) Columns on the Israel National Trail, and 4.3 km between the Columns and Nekhushtan Lake. There are 5 different major parking areas. Note: Limited Opening Hours. Website
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Eilat: 6.4 km (4 miles) loop
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Eilat Run: Near Ofira Park or anywhere along route
Timna has 5 different parking areas. Closest to main road is near Elifaz/Rt. 90
Israel's second largest city is a lively, multicultural dynamo. The signature running in Tel Aviv is the promenade along the Mediterranean. Nice runs along the Yarkon River, some cool neighborhoods, Boulevard Rothschild, and Herzliya.
The best places to run in Jerusalem include our 'runseeing' tour, the Promenade (Tayelet), rail trail (Rekevet), The Forest, Sacher Park, and the Ben Shemen Forest. We don't recommend running in the Old City.
This northern Israel port city with its hilly setting overlooking the Mediterranean has some gorgeous running. Highlights are the seaside path, the Bahá'í Gardens area, the famed 1,000 Steps, Mt. Carmel National Park, and Ein Hashofet Forest.
Nice waterfront running paths in these northern Israel spots near the Lebanon border. From Nahariya, the path goes for 3 km south to Shavei Zion. From Acre, the path goes for 3 km north. Also, do a quick jaunt around the Acre Old City!
Some good running around the Sea of Galilee. A 'runseeing' tour of Tiberias Old City, including the Yigal Alon Promenade, a few km of nice running along the Jordan River, and a good section of the Israel National Trail above the sea.
Some hilly, scenic running in Safed, the highest city in Israel. The recommended run is up to and around the Citadel, which has great views of the out to the Galilee. Also some good trail running in Limonim Forest.
Run from the lowest place on earth! Masada's snake path which climbs 2 km and 400 meter elevation gain to the summit and wonderfully preserved Roman fortress with great views. Nearby Ein Gedi is a trail running treat.
Run at the lowest point on earth! Just south of Masada, a pedestrian/cycle path runs for 9 km along the Dead Sea between Ein Bobek and Neve Zohar. Great views of the water and surrounding mountains. Get a post-run treatment at the famed Zohar Hot Springs!
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Eilat: 6.4 km (4 miles) loop
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Eilat Run: Near Ofira Park or anywhere along route
Timna has 5 different parking areas. Closest to main road is near Elifaz/Rt. 90
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