Английская Википедия:Ein Gedi race
Ein Gedi race, also known as the Shalom Marathon – Dead Sea Half Marathon is an Israeli road running event held by the Tamar Regional Council since 1983. The starting point for all races is the Ein Gedi Spa, Шаблон:Convert east of Jerusalem and 4 kilometers south of Kibbutz Ein Gedi.[1][2] It is billed as the "lowest race on earth".[3]
History
In 1997, the race was held in memory of Giora and Tomer Ron. The winner was Kenya's Bernard Boiya, with Morocco's Chaham el Matti coming in second.[4]
In 1999, the Palestinian Authority flag flew at the race as a symbol of peace and brotherhood.[3]
Since 2004, handcycling has grown in popularity at the race.[5]
In 2010, three runners were airlifted to hospitals after suffering heatstroke during the race.[6][7]
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