Nov
Jazz Globus 2009
The 6th International Jazz Festival in Jerusalem,
25 November – 2 December
www.jazzglobus.com/en
Tour de Dead Sea
A cycle race along the contours of the Dead Sea
Saturday 28 November
Cyclists can choose between three different routes, all of which promise spectacular desert scenery:
· A 12 kilometer family route suitable for children aged 6 and over on a flat route along the promenade liking the hotels in the Ein Bokek area.
· A 60 kilometer route for road and off-road cyclists with police escort, refreshment stops and rescue vehicles.
· A 100 kilometer route for experienced cyclists including steep climbs up Metzoke Dragot.
Registration: www.ezharim.co.il (Hebrew only) or on the day of the race itself.
December
Jacob´s Ladder Festival
www.jlfestival.com
Veolia Desert Challenge
Saturday 5 December 2009, with several challenging events:
· a night race through the desert scenery lit by the full moon on the night between 4 and 5 December(choose between a 12,20 or 30 kilometer course)
· a mountain bike race (27,40 or 75 kilometer course)
· The Ultimate Challenge; the longest and most challenging duathlon in Israel (running and cycling)
· Challenge Cycle Race – a non-competitive 24 kilometer course through Nahal Pratzim and Sodom
· A sporting festival for all the family from 09:30 at the Ein Bokek solarium with free activities, exhibitions etc. Free entrance
Registration: www.ezharim.co.il (Hebrew only) or on the day of the race itself.