Jerusalem marathon

A city back on its feet after a month of war: The 2026 Jerusalem Marathon experience

This spirit of persistence is perhaps why, even with exhausted legs, many are already thinking about next year.

Runners make their way uphill toward Jaffa Gate, passing beneath the Tower of David’s iconic walls.
Offering multiple tracks, the marathon showcases the city’s indomitable spirit.

Winner Jerusalem Marathon 2026: A marathon of resilience in Israel’s capital

Israeli Judoka and Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik.

Israeli Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik on failure, pain, comeback, ahead of Jerusalem Marathon

THOUSANDS OF runners will pack the starting line of the Jerusalem Marathon next week, signaling a powerful return to routine in the capital.

Back on track: Jerusalem Marathon returns as symbol of ‘normalcy’


Meet Beatie Deutsch, a religious mom and fastest woman in Israel

At the Table: Seven months pregnant, she conquered the Tel Aviv Marathon. Just after having her fifth child, she won the Jerusalem Marathon, earning the title of the fastest Israeli woman.

Beatie Deutsch

Yaffi and Yoseph Shmidman: Raising money, heart rates at the Jerusalem Marathon

Jerusalemite of the Week: While many people run as exercise to raise their heart rate, the Shmidmans also run to raise money for charity.

 Yaffi and Yoseph Shmidman

In the Kitchen with Henny: Marathon must-haves

Here are some foods that are great for the days leading up to the Jerusalem Marathon, as well as after.

 Henny Shor presents food recipes for the Jerusalem Marathon.

Jerusalem Marathon unveils official shoe collaboration with SAUCONY

Injured IDF reservist Orr Sheizaf was chosen to be the Saucony ambassador for the annual event in the capital on March 8.

 JERUSALEM MARATHON Saucony Ambassador Orr Sheizaf poses with the race’s official shoe – the ‘Guide 17’ sneaker.

This week in Jerusalem: Marathon is a go!

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 LACE UP those running shoes because the Jerusalem Marathon is on for March 8.

Jerusalem Marathon to be run as scheduled in March

Registration is free for IDF soldiers, security forces, and rescue teams, including reservists who served or are serving in the “Iron Swords” war.

 RUNNERS PARTICIPATE in previous editions of the Jerusalem Marathon, which will take place for the 13th time on March 8 in the Israeli capital.

Israel's leaders could take a lesson from the Jerusalem Marathon - opinion

Those in power must have an Altalena Moment – choosing to compromise and not attack their opponents.

 THE WRITER and son, Yoni, get set to run through the Old City in the Jerusalem Marathon, last Friday.

Dealing with finances is a marathon, not a sprint - opinion

World champion runner Haile Gebrselassie said: “When you run the marathon, you run against the distance, not against the other runners and not against the time.”

 POUNDING THE pavement in last year’s Winner Jerusalem Marathon, March 2022.

Some 40,000 take part in 12th annual Jerusalem Marathon

The winners of the full marathon were Kenyans Kiprotich Noah Kigen for the men, with a time of 2:18:13 hours, and Margaret Njugna for the women at 2:52:44.

Jerusalem Marathon participants are seen running on March 17, 2023

Over 40,000 people take part in Jerusalem Winner Marathon

The 42.2 kilometer race will see runners dash along a number of important landmarks throughout Jerusalem.

 Kiprotich Noah Kigen of Kenya is seen winning the Jerusalem Winner Marathon, on March 17, 2023.