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4.8

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Challenge Israman

Name: Challenge Israman
Start: 2026-01-30
End: 2026-01-30
Location: Eilat, Israel
Rating: 4.76

Location

Eilat, Israel

2 Entry Options

Middle

Full

Rating Highlights

4.90 /5

Course Navigation

4.90 /5

Pre-event communication

4.88 /5

Event Safety

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.76

2026 Average

4.87

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.90

Event Logistics

4.75

Supporting Staff

4.85

Event Safety

4.88

Course Navigation

4.90

Course Congestion

4.82

Water Quality

4.86

Aid Stations

4.69

Swag

4.32

Sustainability

4.62

Facilities

4.69

Finish Area

4.84

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Very challenging

58% of reviews

Atmosphere

Large Festival Atmosphere

75% of reviews

Location

Urban & Nature Mix

83% of reviews

Running

Undulating - Mixed

55% of reviews

Cycling

Hilly

95% of reviews

Swimming

Sea

95% of reviews

Awards & Accolades

Racecheck Gold Award - 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Challenge Israman take place?

Challenge Israman takes place in Eilat, Israel.

What distances does Challenge Israman offer?

Entry options include: Middle, Full.

How is Challenge Israman rated by runners?

Challenge Israman has an average rating of 4.76 out of 5 from 68 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is Challenge Israman like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Very challenging (58% of reviews), Large Festival Atmosphere (75% of reviews), Urban & Nature Mix (83% of reviews), Undulating - Mixed (55% of reviews).

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4.8

(68)

Moshe G.

4.7

· 2026 Middle ·

Beautiful course! Israman is always a challenge; no matter how well you prepare, the course might have something special in mind for you.

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Vladimir D.

5.0

· 2026 Middle ·

היה מושלם

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Thank you so much! It was a pleasure having you with us. See you next year!

Niv M.

4.9

· 2026 Middle ·

A challenging and stunning course l, swimming in the Red Sea, cycling through the Eilat Mountains with breathtaking scenery, plenty of climbing, wind, and everything an Ironman athlete looking for the next big challenge could hope for. I’ve already signed up again for next year.

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Wow, thank you for those kind words! It’s incredible to hear that the Red Sea and the Eilat Mountains provided the exact challenge you were looking for. The wind and the climbs are definitely what make this course legendary, and we’re thrilled you embraced them so well. We’ve already received your registration for next year—we can't wait to see you at the starting line again!

Omri R.

5.0

· 2026 Middle ·

Loved every moment of this event! The atmosphere was great!

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Boaz T.

5.0

· 2026 Middle ·

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year!

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Itai E.

5.0

· 2026 Middle ·

Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for any serious athlete!

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Yonatan B.

5.0

· 2026 Middle ·

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year!

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Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We take great pride in our course and the support system we build for our athletes, so it’s wonderful to know you had such a great experience. We’ve noted your enthusiasm for next year and can’t wait to welcome you back. Train hard and see you soon!

Sharon D.

5.0

· 2026 Middle ·

Amazing event

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Eyal T.

5.0

· 2026 Middle ·

Most beautiful race I have done, satisfying course

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Yariv K.

5.0

· 2026 Middle ·

Outstanding views, amazing ride, great event!!

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