Hadera Eco Park Half Marathon Set for October 2nd

The running season kicks off with the Eco Park Winner Hadera race on Friday, October 2nd, 2026. Organized by Schwung and the Hadera Municipality's Sports Department, the event is a highlight of the autumn road running season, attracting participants from across Israel. Over 1,000 runners have already registered.

The race will feature ideal running conditions, with forecasts predicting partly cloudy skies and temperatures between 20-22 degrees Celsius (68-72°F) in the early morning, dropping slightly later. There is a slight chance of localized rain, but it is not expected to disrupt the event. Humidity will be around 75-80% initially, with moderate winds.

All competitive courses have been officially certified by the Israel Athletics Association, ensuring accurate timing for personal bests and qualifying standards. The routes are described as flat, wide, and fast, suitable for achieving new records and enjoying the run. The event includes a 10km race (minimum age 15), a 5km race (minimum age 11), a 2km competitive race for younger runners (minimum age 8), and a 2km family fun run/walk (minimum age 5).

Several top Israeli runners are expected to compete, including European Marathon Championship medalist Helen Wasserman, young triathlete Roni Viscopf Wax, decorated ultra-runner Gazacho Fenta (Israeli champion in 50km and 100km), marathoner Yoni Bartal, and strong age-group runners Yossi Gross and Eyal Shlomi.

Online registration closes on Thursday, October 1st, at 10:00 AM. On-site registration will be available at the event site in Hadera's Eco Park from 5:20 AM on race day, subject to availability. The schedule includes the opening of the assembly area and on-site registration at 5:20 AM, with the 10km race starting at 6:30 AM, followed by the 5km at 7:40 AM, and the 2km races at 8:15 AM. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 8:45 AM.