Friday, 30 January 2026

The city of Eilat and its surroundings, as described in The Course page.

CHALLENGE ISRAMAN 226:

Swim – 3.8 km, Bike – 180 km, Run – 42.2 km

CHALLENGE ISRAMAN 113:

Swim – 1.9 km, Bike – 90 km, Run – 21.1 km

Schedule

• Swim 226 cutoff time – 2:20 hours from last 226 swim start 08:54
• Cycling  226 start cutoff time – 2:25 hours from last 226 start 08:59
• Swim CHALLENGE ISRAMAN 113 cutoff time – 1:10 from last CHALLENGE ISRAMAN 113 start 09:25
• Cycling CHALLENGE ISRAMAN 113 star cutoff time – 1:15 from last CHALLENGE ISRAMAN 113 start 09:30
• Cycling North turn-  16:00
• Cycling last aid station (22 Km to end of Cycling) 16:30
• Cycling finish – 17:20
• Run start – 17:30
• Beginning of last run lap – 16 hours from last 226 start 22:34
• Running cutoff time – 17 hours from last 226 start 23:34

Failure to meet the cutoff times will cause an immediate disqualification and termination of participation.

The relays category is open to those participants who wish to “taste” the CHALLENGE ISRAMAN experience as part of a team (swimmer, cyclist and runner).

This category will be held in both distances (CHALLENGE ISRAMAN 226 / CHALLENGE ISRAMAN 113). 

All participants, except swimmers in a relay, must be at least 18 years old (born until 31.12.2009).

Swimmers in a relay must be at least 16 years old (born until 31.12.2011).

Single participants (Men / Women):
Pro (Elite)
Under 24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70+

The first 6 places in each age category in the half distance and the full distance gives a slot to the World Championships in Samorin, Slovakia – Explanation >

Relay teams (according to accumulated age of the three participants)

Men’s triples / women’s triples / mixed triples

Cumulative triple age – up to 125 years

Cumulative triple age – 126 years to 155 years

Cumulative triple age – over 156 years

Family triplets

A category without age and gender restrictions – as members of the same family will be considered – parents, children, grandchildren and in-laws of all these.

Couples

There is no podium in the couples category.

Notes

•  Age of participant is determined according to birth year
• Trophies will be given to the first three in each category.

To the first three in the elite category only, men and women, prize money will be given as follows:

CHALLENGE ISRAMAN 226:

CHALLENGE ISRAMAN 113:

Please note that prize money awards are subject to the following minimum time requirements:

Challenge Israman 226:

• Men: 10:29:59 hours

• Women: 11:59:59 hours

Challenge Israman 113:

• Men: 4:49:59 hours

• Women: 5:49:59 hours

Important Clarifications:

• Partial Payout: Athletes who finish the race but do not meet the minimum time requirements listed above will be eligible for 25% of the original prize amount.

• No Payout: No prize money will be awarded to Elite participants finishing beyond the following cut-off times (representing an additional 20 minutes for the 226 and 10 minutes for the 113):

• 226: Men 10:49:59 | Women 12:19:59
• 113: Men 4:59:59 | Women 5:59:59
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“King and Queen of the Mountain” Competition

The “King and Queen of the Mountain” competition at Challenge Israman 2026 will be named in memory of the late Nadav Goldstein.

The competition, which measures the fastest climbing time on the iconic Netafim ascent, is being renewed in memory of Nadav an Israman from Kfar Aza who was murdered on October 7th. The prize for the fastest male and female climbers is 2,500 ILS each (*excluding Elite and Relay categories).

“Diamond Masters” in memory of Major Chen Yahalom

Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall in the Half-Iron distance among all participants who are not in the Elite category:

• 1st Place (Men/Women): 2,000 ILS
• 2nd Place (Men/Women): 1,000 ILS
• 3rd Place (Men/Women): 500 ILS

Course Record Bonus!

A cash prize of €1,000 will be awarded to the athlete who breaks the course record in the Half Distance.

• Men’s Current Record: 4:13:41 (Set by Marcel Bolbat, 2025)

• Women’s Current Record: 4:28:22 (Set by Rebecca Robisch, 2024)

Please note: Awarding of the prize is contingent solely upon breaking the record.

The Israeli champion trophy will be handed out to the the first Israeli citizen in the elite category, man and woman, to cross the finish line in each distance.
* The Israeli champion trophy will be handed out in addition to other trophies.

It is forbidden to accompany a participant, except the last few meters before the finish line, as will be explained in the briefing.

The registration is opened through the website only, until the January 4^st 2027, or until the participants maximum quota is achieved (the first one of both).
A participant who will complete registration but not complete the payment, will be removed from the participants list and will not be permitted to take part in the race.
All participants must show the organizers (during the preset declared dates) a health permit and an insurance policy that covers sports events and races, as explained below.
For registration fee and online registration see here

The number of places is limited to 1,500 bikes on the road (three is considered one pair of bikes).

Each participant who registers to the race, must provide in advance to the organizers the following statements in English:

• A health permit signed by a doctor confirming that he/she is physically capable to take part in the CHALLENGE ISRAMAN Race.
• A signed statement saying that your insurance covers personal accidents including accidents while racing in a triathlon official event.
• Israeli participants – please refer to the explanation in Hebrew, as the requirements from Israelis are different than those of the foreign participants.
• Both documents must be valid for the race date, and must be uploaded to the system here.
• Please note that you will not be able to participate in the CHALLENGE ISRAMAN Race without these documents.

Please check the Rules and Regulations page.

The committee’s members will be published at a later stage.

Please check the Spectators Info page.