Jerusalem Marathon 2018Fri Mar 9

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The International Jerusalem Winner Marathon is one of the most exciting annual events in Jerusalem, drawing thousands of locals and tourists who come to watch amateur and professional runners alike from all over the world. Set against the backdrop of Jerusalem’s magnificent views and streets filled with history, the Jerusalem Marathon is truly one of the most unique marathons in the world.

The Jerusalem Marathon is held annually in March. The first complete Jerusalem Marathon was held in 2011 after Mayor Nir Barkat pushed to make the race official.

The Jerusalem marathon takes place in the beginning of the spring season Jerusalem, bringing with it ideal conditions for outdoor sports. Runners will relish the challenging run, as well as the breathtaking views and many of the city’s culture spots along the routes.

Jerusalem Marathon 2018 events will be updated as they become available

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Jerusalem Marathon 2017 Events

The marathon is surrounded by several exciting events to celebrate fitness and community. Most of these events are annual, and the 2017 information will be published as it becomes available

Please note that details of the following events are subject to change.

Marathon Tracks

All tracks start the morning of March, 17, 2017.

Half Marathon (21.1 km)

Where: Near the Israel Museum, corner of Derech Ruppin and Eliezer Kaplan Street, Jerusalem
When: 6:45 am

Full Marathon (42.2 km)

Where: Near the Israel Museum, corner of Derech Ruppin and Eliezer Kaplan Street, Jerusalem
When: 7:00 am

5 km Competitive Race

Where: Near the Israel Museum, corner of Derech Ruppin and Eliezer Kaplan Street, Jerusalem
When: 8:00 am

5 km Community Race

Where: Near the Israel Museum, corner of Derech Ruppin and Eliezer Kaplan Street, Jerusalem
When: 8:15 am

Community Race (800 m)

Where: Near the Israel Museum, corner of Derech Ruppin and Eliezer Kaplan Street, Jerusalem
When: 8:00 am

10 km

Where: Ben Zvi Boulevard, across from the northern entrance of Sacher Park, Jerusalem
When: 9:30 am (Green), 9:45 am (Yellow); 10:00 am (Gray)

Family race (1.7 km)

Where: Sacher Park, Jerusalem
When: 10:30 am

Sports & Health Expo

Hosted by the Jerusalem Municipality, this free international exhibition and festival for runners and families will be comprised of leading companies in various selected fields, focusing on marathon-related topics, such as running gear, running shows, gadgets, pulse watches, energy drinks, health food, sports accessories and more.

The exhibition space will be divided into four areas:

• The exhibition – sports related presentations and displays
• Counseling and merchandise
• The main stage which will include various performances and cultural activities, such as short sports demonstrations, brief lectures, training sessions, competitions, video clips of marathons around the world and of the Jerusalem Marathon, and much more
• Pick up your runners kit at any time during the exhibition

When: March 14-15 from 3:00 to 10:00 pm; March 17,2017 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm
Where: Pais Arena, Jerusalem
Parking: Free in the arena parking lot
Entrance fee: Free

Pasta Dinner

Don’t forget to carb up before the main event at the traditional pasta dinner, free to all participants who have signed up to run the full or half marathon. Entrance is granted upon presentation of an invitation.

When: March 17, 2017 (runners will get invitations ahead of event)
Where: TBA
Entrance fee: Free for full and half marathon participants

Marathon-Day Events

Along the routes

All participants, residents and guests can look forward to a festive atmosphere on the day of the marathon. Spectators will have the opportunity to attend a range of small events along the marathon’s courses, including sporting activities and performances.

At Sacher Park

From 6:00 am to 1:00pm all are invited to participate in a sports fair and festival. Enjoy trampolines, kickboxing classes, Zumba, drumming bands, stretching exercises, street artists, jugglers, drum and rhythm groups and more. A variety of food stalls as well as an exhibition of the leading sports brands will also be open in the area.

Night Run

You’re welcome to prepare for the marathon by joining one of the night runs, with some of the routes overlapping with the marathon courses.

David Shlomovitz Race in the Botanical Gardens

The traditional pre-marathon event has been moved to March 13, 2017 at 7:00 am in the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens.

Award Ceremony

An award ceremony for top finishers in the various tracks and demographic groups will take place at Sacher park throughout the morning of the Marathon.

Participants at the event will enjoy refreshments, dinner, and entertainment.

Where: Sacher Park
When: March 18, 2016 from 8:45 am to 11:30 am

For more information and updates on events, check out the official Jerusalem Marathon website >>

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