Marathon

Jerusalem marathon 2026 to offer special benefits for IDF reservists

The 15th Jerusalem Marathon, scheduled for March 27, offers special discounts for IDF reservists and security forces.

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MARATHON DAY in Jerusalem is always one of the most energetic and fun experiences of the year throughout the capital.
A record number of runners, 1,629, joined the For The Heroines run on Friday morning in support of women with breast cancer.

More than 1,500 runners join 'For The Heroines' run in support of women with breast cancer

All proceeds from the event will be transferred to the “Beit Shulamit” oncology system at Emek Medical Center, to fund complementary treatments and support for patients.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
An AgiBot humanoid robot waves its hand at a China Yongda Automobiles Services Holdings Ltd. car dealership, in Shanghai, China, April 8, 2025.

Humanoid robot breaks record with 100 km. journey, cracks joke at finish line

Only six months ago, the first robot vs. human marathon was held in Beijing, China, where the robots lost by over an hour and a half.

|ByESTHER DAVIS
Team Shalva runs NYC Marathon

Team Shalva heads to NYC Marathon, running in memory of fallen heroes

The Shalva running team, featuring 155 runners including wounded vets and October 7 survivors, completed the NYC Marathon, marking a global statement of spirit and hope.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Grapevine March 1, 2023: Between Jerusalem and Rome

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 1, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
SOME OF the members of the Indian Embassy team who ran in the Tel Aviv Marathon.

Tel Aviv Marathon becomes 'run for democracy' protest against judicial reform

Participants in the Tel Aviv race showed their opposition to the government's plans during the run.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Runners at the Tel Aviv Marathon show their opposition to the judicial reforms.

Pre-marathon coffee? Caffeine helps performance, studies find

Numerous studies have found that caffeine consumption can boost physical endurance during high-intensity exercises like running, cycling or swimming.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tel Aviv Marathon 2020

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.

Israeli runner looks to break 10K record at Tel Aviv Playtika Marathon

Israeli runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter will attempt to break the record for the 10K run.

JANUARY 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter

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

Shalva in New York: Running to change the world

Shalva’s diverse team included runners from cities across Israel, different ethnic backgrounds and various religious affiliations, each of them experiencing the race as. a personal achievement

DECEMBER 17, 2022ByELI MANDELBAUM
Team Shalva at the New York Marathon pose for a photograph in Times Square.

WATCH: Israeli runs marathons with pineapple on head —and sometimes watermelons

"I like to run marathon races with pineapple balanced on my head," Marathoner Moshe Lederfien wrote on his YouTube profile.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A runner wearing a pineapple during the September Berlin Marathon

50 years after Olympic attack, Israeli marathon team wins gold at Championships in Munich

“In Munich, after everything that happened here in history, to come back and win is something special," said runner Marhu Teferi regarding the 1972 Munich Olympics attack.

AUGUST 17, 2022ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Israel's men's marathon team won gold at the European Championships in Munich, Germany, Aug. 15, 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.