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Capital gears up for 15th Jerusalem Marathon amid uncertainty

Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran and heightened security concerns across the country, Israeli authorities have temporarily restricted public gatherings and large events in many areas.

THE JERUSALEM MARATHON has grown into one of Israel’s largest sporting gatherings and the 2026 edition is once again expected to draw tens of thousands of participants… if it can take place.
 Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 27, 2025 General view of runners on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon, April, 2025.

Escort error derails U.S. half marathon leaders

RUNNERS AT the Tel Aviv marathon, February 27, 2026.

Largest ever Tel Aviv Marathon ends with multiple heatstroke cases

Trail running

From the road to the rocks: The complete guide to transitioning to trail running


New format announced for Tel Aviv marathon due to coronavirus

Multiple routes and tracking app to be used on February 19 amid pandemic, with motto of ‘All running together separately’

IN A creative nod to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Tel Aviv Marathon will take place this month, albeit with a modified format and all participants being registered via a newly unveiled app.

Well-being of poor children deteriorated over pandemic - survey

A decline in the educational, psychological and nutritional status of poor children is shown to be a result of hunger, distress, lack of computers and reduced ability to study.

Afikim CEO Moshe Lefkowitz and co-founder of Run4Afikim Gila Rockman with the participants of the race at a meeting with President Reuven Rivlin, 2019.

Amid COVID-19, virtual treadmill brings Jerusalem to runners worldwide

Runs already filmed include through the city center, Nahlaot, “from Ramat Rachel to Rachel’s Tomb,” around the Old City walls, through the Kidron Valley and around Ein Karem.

RUNNING AROUND the Knesset area

Annual Tel Aviv run to take place digitally

To assist with the individualized-style run this year, a link to an app will be sent out to all runners before the race, which will include instructions and interactive features.

Tel Aviv Marathon 2020

Finding sunshine and a purple flower in the shadow of coronavirus

Running uphill: The power of 'good morning' and a day off

The smell of a bakery...

Jerusalem cancels 2020 marathon

The Jerusalem Marathon hosts approximately 35,000 participants from Israel and abroad and is a world renowned sporting event.

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

Biden will soon pick a running mate, here are the front-runners

Biden has vowed to choose a woman as his potential vice president.

Democratic US presidential candidate Joe Biden at a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., July 14, 2020.

Running the morning after coronavirus

Running uphill on my final stretch back home that first Tuesday, my legs started to hurt. It had been a while since I pushed myself so hard. However, I smiled the whole way back.

HUMANS HAVE the unique capability to be resilient even in the face of what seems insurmountable

French-Jewish marathoner runs the entire race on his 7-yard-long balcony

Nochomovitz, a participant in 36 previous marathons, completed the balcony run on March 17 in 6 hours, 48 minutes

Elisha Nochomovitz stands on his balcony in Balma, France, March 2020.

On Hanukkah, let's make miracles

RUNNING UPHILL: Hanukkah is only eight days a year, but each candle can ignite a full year’s worth of change. Here are the eight miracles – four global and four personal

HANUKKAH IMAGES illuminate Jerusalem’s Old City walls.