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.

APRIL 25, 2026|ByGIL LEWINSKY

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

The timing of the ceasefire, combined with a situational assessment, ultimately allowed one of Jerusalem’s most anticipated annual events to proceed.

APRIL 17, 2026|ByGIL LEWINSKY

Israeli Judoka and Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik.

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

Former Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik opens up about the lowest points of his career, his Olympic journey, and how mental strength shaped his path to success, ahead of the Jerusalem Marathon.

APRIL 12, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

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’

The event, scheduled for April 17, reflects Jerusalem's spirit and resilience, said the city's Mayor Moshe Lion.

APRIL 10, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

The Jerusalem Marathon: The Israeli capital's reliable money-maker

Has the Jerusalem marathon, happening today with perceptibly less fanfare, bounced back from the effects of the pandemic?

MARCH 17, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR

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

This week in Jerusalem: Victory in Kiryat Yovel – for now

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR

Jerusalem launches 12th marathon

Israeli world champion Blessing Afrifah to take part in March 17 races, as will 2022 winner Valentina Versca.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

JERUSALEM MAYOR Moshe Lion and Israeli 200m world champion Blessing Afrifah pose at yesterday's launch in the capital for the 12th annual Jerusalem Winner Marathon.

The Jerusalem Post's top 10 photos of 2022

The following were chosen by Jerusalem Post photographer Marc Israel Sellem as his personal favorite pictures of the year 2022.

DECEMBER 28, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MARC ISRAEL SELLEM

After years of shooting cabinet meetings, I found a new way to capture it. July 2022.

12th Jerusalem Marathon set for March 17

Tens of thousands to participate in six races • Lion: ‘One of most remarkable sports events in Israel’

DECEMBER 26, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

THE JERUSALEM MARATHON always brings a crowd to the Israeli capital

14 Days: Terror attacks

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

MARCH 31, 2022BySTEVE LINDE

Who is Valentina Versca, the Jerusalem Marathon winner from Ukraine?

"This marathon is a dream for me. My country is proud of me, and I sent my love to Ukraine and to the whole world," said full-marathon winner Valentina Versca.

MARCH 25, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Valentina Versca, 32, escape the war in Ukraine and ran in the Jerusalem Marathon, March 25, 2022.

Jerusalem Marathon 2022: Ukrainian refugee wins full marathon

Despite the cold weather and occasional rain, 25,000 runners showed up to run in the 11th Jerusalem Marathon.

MARCH 25, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Valentina Versca, 32, escaped the war in Ukraine and won the full marathon in the Jerusalem Marathon, March 25, 2022.

Raising NIS 1 million at the Jerusalem Marathon

Gathering 100 runners who would run the Jerusalem Marathon, and each commits to doing their best to raise NIS 10,000, for a total of NIS 1,000,000 to be split evenly between two very worthy groups.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022ByILAN GREENFIELD

The writer during the Desert Half Marathon in 2020.

This week in Jerusalem: One + One conference

Your weekly roundup of city affairs.

JANUARY 20, 2022ByPEGGY CIDOR