Running

Jerusalem Marathon's full race canceled due to weather conditions

The full marathon, which spans 42.2 kilometers, was scheduled to take place on Friday amid growing excitement and demand for the event.

Thousands of runners take part in the annual marathon in Jerusalem, April 4, 2025.
MATAN IVRI of the University of Wisconsin embodies a relentless drive through his races, fueling Israel’s newest record-breaking running sensation.

The algorithm of speed: How Matan Ivri is rewriting the Israeli record books

THE JERUSALEM MARATHON has grown into one of Israel’s largest sporting gatherings and the 2026 edition is once again expected to draw tens of thousands of participants… if it can take place.

Capital gears up for 15th Jerusalem Marathon amid uncertainty

 Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 27, 2025 General view of runners on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon, April, 2025.

Escort error derails U.S. half marathon leaders


Running marathons in Israel is different than anywhere else - here's why

Running two marathons - one in Jerusalem and one in the Shomron - highlighted to me how the land is a reflection of the past, present and future of the Jewish people.

 JERUSALEM MARATHON: Pounding the ancient stones.

If you can’t manage 10,000 steps a day, do this instead

Although many people have adopted this technique as a simple way to keep in shape, they fail to meet the target of 10,000 steps a day because they don’t have the time.  Here's an alternative:

 Woman walking

Meet the people keeping fit while caring for the environment

Daniel Campos Putterman has combined his love of long-distance running with collecting trash in the Nitzanim Dunes Nature Reserve, and has enlisted the help of fitness coach Abdul Abdul to do so.

 ABDUL RUNS with Emmanuelle Avrahami (center) and Marian Awad, Israeli National Women’s Soccer Team players – pulling sand sleds they will fill with garbage as part of their workout, as Ran Shneck films them for an Environmental Fitness video

Running for others' lives - volunteers raise $500K for United Hatzalah

 Runners in Los Angeles at the end of the Race to Save Lives 5K of United Hatzalah

Israeli marathon runner Chemtai Salpeter loses top finish due to cramp

Israeli runner Chemtai Salpeter had been in 4th place throughout the race before stopping temporarily, 4 km. from the finish line, leading her to an eventual 66th place finish.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's Marathon - Sapporo Odori Park, Sapporo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Molly Seidel of the United States and Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Israel in action

This haredi Orthodox mom is the face of a new Adidas campaign

Deutsch sees running — and sports in general — as a way to connect to Judaism.

Beatie Deutsch

US Olympian Allyson Felix creates child-care grant for athlete-moms

A new grant will help mothers who are athletes face what the Women's Sports Foundation called one of the main obstacles facing these mothers - the expense of child care.

Jun 25, 2021; Eugene, OR, USA; Allyson Felix runs in a women's 200m semifinal during the US Olympic Team Trials at Hayward Field.

Three training runs and what to learn from them

On my resume, I have a section at the bottom titled “I am a runner,” where I detail all the skills I have gained from being a distance runner that make me a good candidate for nearly any job.

LOOK AHEAD and you will get where you need to go

How a running calendar signifies health, happiness and looking forward

RUNNING UPHILL: I’ve been running since I was in high school. The sport has become an addiction, like writing or Coke Zero or quality red wine.

TAKING PART in the 2019 International Bible Marathon.

This week in Jerusalem: Metaphorical fishing rod

A round-up of city affairs.

WORKERS AT the Yehuda Matzos factory in Jerusalem prepare matzot for Passover.