Israel will host a selection of unique marathons and running competitions for athletes of all levels in early 2014, including the Jerusalem International Marathon on March 21 and the Tel Aviv Samsung Marathon on Feb. 28. Other events include the Sea of Galilee’s International Tiberias Marathon on Jan. 10; Israman and Ironman competition in Eilat, Jan. 17; and the Dead Sea’s Ein Gedi Experience half marathon, Feb. 7-8. (http://www.goisrael.com)