Jerusalem marathon

Blind, sighted athletes run side by side in Jerusalem Marathon

Running side by side, these blind and sighted athletes are connecting across all social boundaries.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
MEMBERS OF THE ‘Kesher Ayin’ running group pose with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion (right) at the Jerusalem Marathon earlier this month.
Approximately 40,000 runners took to the streets of the capital on Friday morning for the 14th International Jerusalem ‘Winner’ Marathon – marking a record-breaking turnout and one of the most emotionally charged marathons in the city’s history.

Tens of thousands run in record-breaking Jerusalem Marathon

Among the 1,800 international participants were athletes from dozens of countries, running shoulder-to-shoulder with approximately 15,000 IDF soldiers, reservists, and police officers.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
MTV’s ‘Catfish’ host Nev Schulman – an avid Israel supporter – is set to run the Jerusalem Marathon on Friday in support of athletes with disabilities

Nev Schulman running for athletes with disabilities at the Jerusalem Marathon

His participation underscores his commitment to inclusion in sports and advocacy for individuals with special needs.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ANNA HARARI and the late Shmuel Harari pose with their children. In October 2024, Shmuel was killed in combat with Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon.

Shmuel Harari's widow and children will run the Jerusalem Marathon in his memory

In memory of fallen soldier Shmuel Harari, his widow and bereaved children will run the Jerusalem Marathon to honor his sacrifice.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Itzik Weksler: Fitness trainer shares tips for Jerusalem Winner Marathon

Jerusalemite of the week: Fitness trainer Itzik Weksler was wounded fighting Hamas in Gaza, but will still run part of the Jerusalem Marathon. He shares his story and tips for runners.

MARCH 7, 2024ByAARON REICH
Glory is eternal! Trainer Itzik Weksler (R) with Maor Moshe Lion at a previous Jerusalem Winner Marathon.

Jerusalem Winner Marathon is here: All road closures and transport changes - explainer

Traffic Corner: The city has announced the traffic arrangements in place for the marathon.

MARCH 7, 2024ByALEX WINSTON
Thousands of runners pound the pavement in Jerusalem’s annual marathon, with part of the race near the Old City walls, March 17, 2023.

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.

MARCH 3, 2024ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN, ERICA SCHACHNE
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.

MARCH 3, 2024ByAARON REICH
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.

MARCH 1, 2024ByHENNY SHOR
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.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
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.

JANUARY 27, 2024ByPEGGY CIDOR
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.

JANUARY 16, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
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.

MARCH 21, 2023ByGIL TROY
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.”

MARCH 18, 2023ByAARON KATSMAN
POUNDING THE pavement in last year’s Winner Jerusalem Marathon, March 2022.