Jerusalem Marathon

Jerusalem Marathon:

Record-setting race ends, winners announced

Noa Berkman named winner of Jerusalem Marathon women's race; Melkamu Jember, 33, wins men's race.

30,000 runners take part in 12th annual Jerusalem Marathon

34-year-old Kiprotich Noah Nigen wins the 12th annual Jerusalem Winner Marathon with a time of 2 hours 18 minutes 13 seconds.

From war zone in Ukraine to finish line in Jerusalem

A Ukrainian woman left the war zone her country had become to break the record for the Jerusalem marathon.

Jerusalem half-marathon champion: Haredi athlete Beatie Deutsch

Beatie Deutsch, mother of 5 and a resident of Jerusalem, takes first place in Jerusalem's half-marathon.

After being nixed over COVID in 2020, Jerusalem Marathon returns

Running through 3,000 years of history: 10th annual Jerusalem 'Winner' Marathon to be held on October 29th.

In Jerusalem marathon, thousands run for special ed kids

Thousands run for Team Shalva in the 2019 Jerusalem Marathon.

Olympic judoka, soldiers, firefighters join Shalva Marathon run

Watch: 1,500 runners join Team Shalva in Jerusalem Marathon to benefit special needs children.

Tens of thousands turn out for Jerusalem Marathon

More than 35,000 runners from 72 countries take part in Jerusalem Marathon, leading to road closures across the city.

Hundreds will run marathon in benefit of special-ed kids

Over 1,500 runners will run special segments of the Jerusalem Marathon in support of "Shalva".

Watch: Yehuda Hayisraeli in Jerusalem Marathon

Olympic medalist Ori Sasson and rehabilitating soldier Yehuda Yitzhak Hayisraeli lead 'Team Shalva' at the Jerusalem Marathon.

Terror victims run as team in J'lem Marathon

'Running through these same streets with pride, not fear, is a powerful statement that terrorism won’t succeed.'

Runners raise 1/2 million dollars for special needs children

OU Yachad runners in Jerusalem marathon raise $500,000 for special needs English-speaking children in Israel.

J'lem Marathon: Dozens of extremists detained

Over 30,000 runners participated in the seventh Jerusalem Marathon, marking 50 years since unification of the City.

Anti-draft haredi group threatens Jerusalem marathon

Haredi extremists threaten to force police's hand at marathon in protest of detention of draft dodger.

Haredim demonstrate after arrest of draft dodger

Hundreds of extremist haredim protest around the country after haredi draft dodger arrested on Purim.

Tel Aviv and Jerusalem marathons revel in 'healthy competition'

Tel Aviv to stage its annual marathon on Friday. Jerusalem will follow three weeks later.

J'lem Marathon offers new training technology to prepare runners

Record numbers signed up from around the world for 7th annual Jerusalem International Marathon, to be held on 17 March 2017.

Watch: Live video from the Jerusalem Marathon

Catch all the action as runners from around the world compete in the Holy City, and prove 'terror will not defeat us.'

No transport for special needs kids due to Jerusalem Marathon

Regular transportation arrangements for special education children will not operate, students will have to stay at home - parents outraged.

IDF Givati soldiers join battle to save troubled teens

Group of IDF Givati Brigade soldiers to take part in Jerusalem Marathon for Kav L'Noar charity, helping children at risk.

IDF joins at-risk teens in Jerusalem Marathon

2,000 soldiers from Givati Brigade will team up with teenagers who participate in Kav L'Noar programs.

Israel's Largest Marathon Begins in Jerusalem

Over 26,000 runners, 60 countries represented, and 60 leading international media crews on hand - the Jerusalem marathon has begun.

Palestinian Arabs Try to Disrupt Jerusalem Marathon

Some 100 Arabs unsuccessfully try to disrupt the annual Jerusalem Marathon because of its going through eastern Jerusalem.

Kenyan Runner Wins Jerusalem Marathon

Roland Kimeli Kurgat beats previous record by 19 seconds. Mayor Nir Barkat praises large turnout.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Left for Dead in a Terror Attack, Now She's Running the Marathon

Three years ago Kay Wilson was stabbed 13 times in a brutal attack which killed her friend - today she's running the Jerusalem Marathon.

Over 25,000 Run in Jerusalem Marathon

Roads closed throughout the Holy City Friday as runners race to compete in fourth annual event.

Running for Israel: Video

L’Chaim Run/Walk for Israel took place in New York on Sunday. The winner: A non-Jew who is a great supporter of Israel.

Father of Boston Bomber Hospitalized, Preventing Departure to US

The father of two brothers accused of bombing the Boston Marathon has been hospitalized, preventing his departure for the United States.

President Obama Heads to Boston to Mourn Marathon Victims

President Obama heads to Boston to mourn victims of the deadly marathon attacks, as investigators attempt to find those responsible.

Conflicting Reports on Arrest of Suspect in Boston Bombing

There have been conflicting reports as to whether a suspect has been arrested in the Boston Marathon bombing.

TA Marathon (Partially) Postponed, Due to Heat

With a heat wave hitting Israel, the main event of the Tel Aviv Marathon, scheduled for Friday, will be postponed for at least a week

UN Cancels Gaza Marathon Over Discriminatory Women Policy

Gaza's third international marathon has been cancelled after Hamas refused to allow women to participate.

Video & Photos: 20,000 Race in 2013 Int’l Jerusalem Marathon

Jerusalem-blue skies graced the filmed run of more than 20,000 racers from 52 countries in the Jerusalem Winner Int'l Marathon Friday.

PLO Calls for Boycott of Jerusalem Marathon

PLO claims involvement in the Jerusalem Marathon implies acceptance of Israel's “illegal annexation” of eastern Jerusalem.

Jerusalem Marathon May Mean No Daycare

The Jerusalem marathon will leave many preschool teachers unable to reach work, may disrupt daycare.

PA: Keep Jerusalem Runners Away from Mosque

The Palestinian Authority warned Israel not to use the Jerusalem Marathon as an attempt to “Judaize” the city

Jerusalem Marathon One Month Away But Already Breaking Records

The Jerusalem Marathon is expected to see a record number of runners who will infuse the local economy with millions of shekels.

Arab Countries Boycott Adidas Over Jerusalem Marathon

Arab countries follow Hamas' lead and announce a boycott of Adidas because it sponsored the Jerusalem Marathon.

Hamas Angry at Adidas Over Jerusalem Marathon

Hamas organizes demonstration against Adidas, over its sponsorship of the Jerusalem Marathon. Participants burn Adidas shirts.

15,000 Run Jerusalem Marathon

The Jerusalem marathon kicks off with 15,000 runners from 50 countries participating.

2013 Jerusalem Marathon Moved Up

The 2013 Jerusalem Marathon has been moved up two weeks, citing "professional recommendations." This year's race starts in two weeks.

Mayor of Jerusalem Takes Journalists for a High Ride

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds press conference ...in the air.

Racing to Jerusalem: International Marathon in 2011

“We will bring an international marathon to Jerusalem in 2011," vowed Jerusalem mayor Nir Barkat after participating in the New York race Sunday.