In first, Ironman contest will come to Israel in November 1,000 athletes from 17 countries signed up for Israel's competition within an hour of registration going live. July 4, 2021, 9:00 am The Half Ironman contest will see participants swimming, running and cycling around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Angel Santos on Unsplash We’re sure there are plenty of stunning landscapes to run to around the world, but not many that are as special as those of the Sea of Galilee. Which is good news for the participants in the upcoming Ironman 70.3 Tiberias triathlon, should they manage to take in the scenery during the grueling event.