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.

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

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

Team Shalva runs NYC Marathon

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


Ultra-runner in Jerusalem completes 195th of 196 marathons in two years

On Thursday, Israel became the 195th out of the world’s 196 countries Nick Butter has run in, after completing a marathon around the sights and vistas of Jerusalem.

Extreme runner Nick Butter in Jerusalem

Running in King Saul’s biblical footsteps

The Bible Marathon is more than just a race; it’s a perfect window into the dichotomy of what was and is the Land, people and State of Israel.

Bible Marathon

Thousands of runners take part in Bible Marathon that sees new time record

The winner, Adisu Osano from Rishon Etzion, crossed the finish line in 3:02:42, breaking a new record for the event.

Finish line of Bible Marathon on October 18, 2019.

Eliud Kipchoge's sub-two hour marathon like landing on the moon

"Today we went to the moon and came back to earth! I am at a loss for words for all the support I have received from all over the world," Eliud Kipchoge said.

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, the marathon world record holder, crosses the finish line during his attempt to run a marathon in under two hours in Vienna, Austria, October 12, 2019

First wine-drinking half marathon comes to Israel

Participants showed up in a variety of costumes to run the festive half marathon. Some of the tasting stations included raging parties with music and food.

Wine (Illustrative)

Marathon mom Beatie Deutsch is opening the eyes of the Israeli public

#42: Beatie Deutsch

Beatie Deutsch

Ultra-orthodox mom of five wins half marathon in Riga, representing Israel

Deutsch won the Jerusalem Marathon and is a candidate to train for the Olympics in Tokyo next year.

 ISRAELI-AMERICAN Beatie Deutsch just began running seriously three years ago, and already she has won the Tiberias Marathon and has her sights set on the 2020 Olympics

Athletic great advises World ORT CEO how to succeed in the London marathon

CEO of World-ORT, Avi Ganon will lead a group of Israeli runners in the London marathon with hopes of raising funds to upgrade an Israeli youth athletic facility.

World ORT Avi Gonen and Lord Seb Ceo / Courtesy World ORT

Marathon movers and shakers

It was difficult to watch thousands of athletes running in such a festive spirit, without thinking about the flare-up on the Gaza border.

Action shot! The writer’s son runs the 10-km race in the Jerusalem Marathon

Jerusalem Marathon thrills and inspires runners and spectators alike

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