Running

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


HS student from Ohio disqualified from cross country run for wearing hijab

Abukaram noticed that she was disqualified from the match after she crossed the finish line and did not see her name listed on the board.

A woman wearing a hijab [Illustrative]

Tikvot: Racing toward hope

An NGO rehabilitates Israel’s wounded soldiers and terror victims through sports.

Eitan Hermon set a world record in the marathon for single-leg amputee runners in Vienna

Keeping pace with the school of life

In Thomas Spriggs’ 'The Runner’s Guide to the Universe,' he writes, “Should you fail today, you will try again tomorrow. You might use bitter and hurtful words today, but you will try again tomorrow…

A HIGH-FIVE is the perfect attitude to start the school year with.

Hang in there

Pick the best running shoes and go for an early morning run, get a shiatsu massage at home or use a new magnesium spray to relieve muscle pains, get ready for school or spray on the coolest scent.

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The art of visualizing success

How running cross-country inspired my life journey.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Israelis and Palestinians participate in run for peace on Gaza border

Ride for Peace participants had the option to run 10-15 km., bike 9 km. or bike on an off-road route for 20 km.

Bike riding in the Arava region.

Rules for one person?

Is this rule morally correct? Should a competitor with an unusual genetic advantage be handicapped to make the playing field more “fair?”

CASTER SEMENYA takes a victory lap.

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).

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.

Runners in the Jerusalem Marathon, March 2018

Colorado runner chokes lion to death with bare hands

The runner, a man in his 30s, was out for a run in Larimer County on West Ridge Trial when he was attacked from the behind by an 80-pound lion and bitten on his face and wrist.

A MALE African lion stalks his prey through the bush in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park