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

Happy running – and good deeds – at the Jerusalem Winner Marathon

According to the organizers, more than 5,300 runners have registered for the event’s various sections.

MARCH 10, 2016ByBARRY DAVIS
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Peggy Cidor’s round-up of city affairs.

MARCH 3, 2016ByPEGGY CIDOR
Mayor Nir Barkat – holding a Jerusalem Marathon T-shirt – kicks off the 2016 race with a press conference

Jerusalem Night Run on eve of Ramadan excludes Muslims, Jewish-Arab running NGO says

"The run begins exactly when the first day of the fast ends and the meal begins, so running is out of the question for our Muslim members," says group’s leader

JUNE 14, 2015ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
Members of Jerusalem’s Runners without Borders at an alternative race on June 11, 2015

26-year-old from Ethiopia wins 5th annual Jerusalem Marathon

Tadesse Dabi crosses finish line in 2:18:20h; some 25,000 runners from 60 different countries participate in race around the capital.

MARCH 13, 2015ByJPOST.COM STAFF
The 5th annual Jerusalem Marathon takes place in the capital, March 13

Jerusalem Marathon athletes running against terrorism, for disabled children

Friday's annual Jerusalem marathon will welcome runners from across the globe running in honor of terror victims and fallen soldiers.

MARCH 12, 2015ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
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Barkat announces 5th annual international Jerusalem Marathon

‘This is a sporting event and a spiritual event like no other,’ says Mayor Nir Barkat.

FEBRUARY 23, 2015ByDANIEL K. EISENBUD
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat at the press conference to announce the fifth annual Jerusalem Marathon

Anatomy of a long-distance runner

A Weizmann Institute biochemist keeps on breaking boundaries.

MARCH 20, 2014ByALLON SINAI
The Jerusalem Marathon is part of Zwighaft’s training program ahead of his next ultra-marathon tour event in Italy in June.