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’


Whom I refer to when I discuss running

According to a municipal statement, more than 30,000 men, women, boys and girls participated in the Jerusalem Marathon.

Runners in the 2017 Jerusalem Marathon, by age and distance

100 ultra-Orthodox prevented from entering marathon

The Jerusalem District Police said they sought to ensure the proper functioning of the marathon by dealing with any threats and “intentions by various parties to try to disrupt the event.”

Haredi protesters at the Jerusalem marathon.

IN PICTURES: Tens of thousands run in Jerusalem marathon

Though the first leg of the marathon began at 7:00 a.m., Israel Police were already blocking off the city's roadways at 5:45 a.m.

Runners in the 2017 Jerusalem marathon

Police set security measures for Jerusalem Marathon

Haredim threaten to disrupt Friday’s event over the arrest of a draft dodger from their community.

Runners in the 2016 Jerusalem Marathon jog uphill ahead of some 25,000 others who took part in the event

Gold medalist and war hero set to lead Team Shalva at Jerusalem Marathon

Ori Sasson, and Yehuda Yitzchak HaYisraeli will take part in the Community Run with Shalva, the Israel Association for Care and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities.

Team Shalva

The marathon of pleasure and pain

What is it like to run the Jerusalem marathon?

The Jerusalem Marathon

One Nation, One Heart

The Jerusalem Post

The ageless challenge of the Jerusalem Marathon

I find it fun to ask marathoners why they decided to do such a crazy thing. For me it was a combination of a challenge and a way of thumbing my nose at the Angel of Death.

Sixth annual Jerusalem Marathon

Sixth annual Jerusalem Marathon: A runner's tour of Israel's capital

The marathon's courses highlighted some of Jerusalem's distinctive historical sites and the race is considered particularly challenging due to the Israeli capital's rolling terrain.

Sixth annual Jerusalem Marathon

Running for the greater good

Groups helping disabled children, new olim to race in Jerusalem Marathon.

US ACTRESS Rachele Brooke Smith (third left) and friends get ready for the Jerusalem Marathon near Jaffa Gate yesterday.