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.

|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.

|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.

|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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Marathon movers and shakers

It was difficult to watch thousands of athletes running in such a festive spirit, without thinking about the flare-up on the Gaza border.

MARCH 27, 2019ByBENITA LEVIN
Action shot! The writer’s son runs the 10-km race in the Jerusalem Marathon

Miracle Marathon!

This past Friday, around 30,000 people across prisms of religion, nationality, age and thought gathered in a remarkable common mindset of accord and unanimity for the Jerusalem Marathon.

MARCH 19, 2019ByRICHARD SHAVEI-TZION
The author and family at the Jerusalem Marathon, March 15th, 2019

Sasson ‘v’simha’

The year 2019 will go down in history as the year in which people with disabilities and special needs will no longer be cast to the fringes of society, but will be respected for their abilities.

MARCH 17, 2019ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
DAN HOTELS head of marketing Tali Kedar with gold medalist Noam Gershony

Jerusalem race inspires runners and spectators alike

Beatie Deutsch, Israeli-American haredi mother of five, finishes half-marathon in second

MARCH 17, 2019ByURIEL STURM
Jerusalem Marathon runners run past the Jerusalem's Old City walls, March 15th, 2019

Jerusalem Marathon thrills and inspires runners and spectators alike

MARCH 15, 2019ByURIEL STURM
Jerusalem Marathon runners run past the Jerusalem's Old City walls, March 15th, 2019

Jerusalem Marathon attracts over 40,000 participants for annual race

The winner of the full marathon was Kenyan runner Ronald Kimeli Kurgat, posting a time of two hours, eighteen minutes and forty seven seconds (2:18:47).

MARCH 15, 2019ByZACHARY KEYSER
Jerusalem Marathon 2019

Evangelical Christians coming to Israel, will 'Run for Zion'

“If you are a Christian and a runner, Jerusalem is the most powerful and impressive place to run,” said Jonathan Feldstein, president of a new nonprofit organization, Genesis 123.

MARCH 8, 2019ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Runners in the Jerusalem Marathon, March 2018

Running for a cause

Get to know some of the teams that will be pounding the pavement in the Jerusalem Marathon on March 15

MARCH 1, 2019BySHIRA ZWEBNER
IDF SOLDIERS connect with Kav L’Noar kids at the Jerusalem Marathon, mentoring and sharing stories with some of Israel’s at-risk youth both on and off the race course.

Running in Jerusalem

Why is this marathon different from all others?

MARCH 21, 2018ByBENITA LEVIN
An athlete dressed as Wonder Woman runs in the Jerusalem Marathon on March 9

Your Investments: Long-term investing is like a marathon

There are many things we can learn from marathon running and apply them to managing our finances.

MARCH 14, 2018ByAARON KATSMAN
Runners participate in the Jerusalem marathon, March 2018