Emek Hefer swim and aquathlon to take place on November 21 at the Beit Yanai beaches
The event includes swims from 600 meters to 4.7 km and aquathlon heats for adults and children, at the beaches of Beit Yanai National Park.
The Emek Hefer Swim 2026 will be held on Saturday, November 21, at the beaches of Beit Yanai National Park on the Emek Hefer coast, north of Netanya. Alongside the swim there will also be an aquathlon, a competition that combines swimming and running. The organizers present the event as a sea festival on a white-sand beach.
The swim will have three competitive heats, of 4.7 km, 2.5 km and 1.2 km, as well as a community swim of 600 meters, which also suits those who are not competitive swimmers. The website also lists the shortest heat as a 1 km heat, so it is worth confirming the exact length with the organizers.
- Saturday, November 21, at the beaches of Beit Yanai National Park
- Swims of 600 meters, 1.2, 2.5 and 4.7 km
- Aquathlon for adults and children
In the adult aquathlon, participants will swim 750 meters and then run. The event website gives two different figures for the length of the run, so it is worth checking the final route with the organizers. In the children's aquathlon, the swim is 500 meters and the run is 1.7 km.
The event is produced by Shvoong, a company that produces sports events. According to the website, about 700 athletes took part in last year's event, and the website also has the 2025 results, a photo album and a score table for the swim league.
Registration is done through the event website. Prices are published on a separate page, and the start times and the registration closing date were not detailed on the main page, so it is recommended to check them on the website before registering. The 600-meter community swim is intended for the general public and not only for competitive swimmers.
What it means for residents
Swimmers and runners from Netanya and the Sharon can take part in a sea competition close to home, a short drive from the city.
Q&A
When and where will the swim be held?
On Saturday, November 21, at the beaches of Beit Yanai National Park in Emek Hefer.
Is there a heat for children?
Yes, an aquathlon for children with a 500-meter swim and a 1.7 km run.
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