Timna Desert Run
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (January 23, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
The Timna Desert Run is an endurance event in the Negev, based around Yeruham, Israel, on 22 January 2027, with races of 23 km, 14 km and 9 km plus a 9 km walk. It combines running with desert experiences such as tribal fires and sunrise hikes.
- 23K: start at 6:30
- 14K: start at 6:45
- 9K: start at 7:00
- 9K Walk: start at 7:15
Participants take part in activities inspired by the local landscape and culture, and the finish is celebrated with music in front of the region's distinctive cliffs.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Yeruham.