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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Some 40,000 take part in 12th annual Jerusalem Marathon

The winners of the full marathon were Kenyans Kiprotich Noah Kigen for the men, with a time of 2:18:13 hours, and Margaret Njugna for the women at 2:52:44.

MARCH 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Jerusalem Marathon participants are seen running on March 17, 2023

Over 40,000 people take part in Jerusalem Winner Marathon

The 42.2 kilometer race will see runners dash along a number of important landmarks throughout Jerusalem.

MARCH 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kiprotich Noah Kigen of Kenya is seen winning the Jerusalem Winner Marathon, on March 17, 2023.

The Jerusalem Marathon: The Israeli capital's reliable money-maker

Has the Jerusalem marathon, happening today with perceptibly less fanfare, bounced back from the effects of the pandemic?

MARCH 17, 2023ByPEGGY CIDOR
POUNDING THE pavement in last year’s Winner Jerusalem Marathon, March 2022.

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Jerusalem launches 12th marathon

Israeli world champion Blessing Afrifah to take part in March 17 races, as will 2022 winner Valentina Versca.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
JERUSALEM MAYOR Moshe Lion and Israeli 200m world champion Blessing Afrifah pose at yesterday's launch in the capital for the 12th annual Jerusalem Winner Marathon.

The Jerusalem Post's top 10 photos of 2022

The following were chosen by Jerusalem Post photographer Marc Israel Sellem as his personal favorite pictures of the year 2022.

DECEMBER 28, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MARC ISRAEL SELLEM
After years of shooting cabinet meetings, I found a new way to capture it. July 2022.

12th Jerusalem Marathon set for March 17

Tens of thousands to participate in six races • Lion: ‘One of most remarkable sports events in Israel’

DECEMBER 26, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
THE JERUSALEM MARATHON always brings a crowd to the Israeli capital

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Who is Valentina Versca, the Jerusalem Marathon winner from Ukraine?

"This marathon is a dream for me. My country is proud of me, and I sent my love to Ukraine and to the whole world," said full-marathon winner Valentina Versca.

MARCH 25, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Valentina Versca, 32, escape the war in Ukraine and ran in the Jerusalem Marathon, March 25, 2022.

Jerusalem Marathon 2022: Ukrainian refugee wins full marathon

Despite the cold weather and occasional rain, 25,000 runners showed up to run in the 11th Jerusalem Marathon.

MARCH 25, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Valentina Versca, 32, escaped the war in Ukraine and won the full marathon in the Jerusalem Marathon, March 25, 2022.