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Tel Aviv Prepares for Night Race With Major Road Closures and Emergency Services
Tel Aviv will host its annual Night Race on Wednesday evening, October 28, 2026, prompting extensive road closures and traffic disruptions across the city from 6:00 PM until midnight. The event, which features 5, 10, and 15-kilometer courses, is expected to draw over 25,000 runners. The races are scheduled to run from 7:30 PM to midnight, followed by a large party at Expo Tel Aviv.
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- 01Tel Aviv will host its annual Night Race on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with road closures lasting from 6:00 PM to midnight.
- 02Over 25,000 runners are expected to participate in the event, which features 5, 10, and 15-kilometer courses starting at 7:30 PM.
- 03Hundreds of police officers, Border Police, and security personnel will be deployed to secure Ganei Yehoshua and the race routes.
- 04Magen David Adom is providing extensive medical coverage, including intensive care units and ice baths at the finish line.
- 05Major streets including Rokach Boulevard, Ibn Gabirol, Dizengoff, and Ben Gurion Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic.
- 06Namir Road will be closed in both directions between Glilot Junction and Rabbi Shlomo Goren Street from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
- 07Ayalon Highway exits to Rokach Boulevard and the Exhibition Grounds will be closed, and parking is prohibited along the race route.
- 08Authorities advise the public to use public transportation and check the Waze app, which will display all active road closures.
Hundreds of police officers, Border Police, volunteer emergency response teams, and security personnel will be deployed to manage public order, direct traffic, and secure the event in Ganei Yehoshua and along the race route. Magen David Adom is also deploying extensive medical teams, including intensive care units and ice baths at the finish line, to provide medical coverage for the participants.
Major thoroughfares will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 6:00 PM, including Rokach Boulevard, Ibn Gabirol Street, Dizengoff Street, and Ben Gurion Boulevard. Namir Road will be closed in both directions between the Glilot Junction and Rabbi Shlomo Goren Street from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Additionally, parking will be prohibited along the entire race route, and several Ayalon Highway exits will face closures and restrictions.
Authorities advise the public to avoid using private vehicles in the affected areas and to utilize public transportation instead. Drivers are recommended to use the Waze navigation app, which will be updated with all real-time road closures and recommended routes.
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