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


French-Jewish marathoner runs the entire race on his 7-yard-long balcony

Nochomovitz, a participant in 36 previous marathons, completed the balcony run on March 17 in 6 hours, 48 minutes

Elisha Nochomovitz stands on his balcony in Balma, France, March 2020.

On Hanukkah, let's make miracles

RUNNING UPHILL: Hanukkah is only eight days a year, but each candle can ignite a full year’s worth of change. Here are the eight miracles – four global and four personal

HANUKKAH IMAGES illuminate Jerusalem’s Old City walls.

HS student from Ohio disqualified from cross country run for wearing hijab

Abukaram noticed that she was disqualified from the match after she crossed the finish line and did not see her name listed on the board.

A woman wearing a hijab [Illustrative]

Tikvot: Racing toward hope

An NGO rehabilitates Israel’s wounded soldiers and terror victims through sports.

Eitan Hermon set a world record in the marathon for single-leg amputee runners in Vienna

Keeping pace with the school of life

In Thomas Spriggs’ 'The Runner’s Guide to the Universe,' he writes, “Should you fail today, you will try again tomorrow. You might use bitter and hurtful words today, but you will try again tomorrow…

A HIGH-FIVE is the perfect attitude to start the school year with.

Hang in there

Pick the best running shoes and go for an early morning run, get a shiatsu massage at home or use a new magnesium spray to relieve muscle pains, get ready for school or spray on the coolest scent.

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The art of visualizing success

How running cross-country inspired my life journey.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Israelis and Palestinians participate in run for peace on Gaza border

Ride for Peace participants had the option to run 10-15 km., bike 9 km. or bike on an off-road route for 20 km.

Bike riding in the Arava region.

Rules for one person?

Is this rule morally correct? Should a competitor with an unusual genetic advantage be handicapped to make the playing field more “fair?”

CASTER SEMENYA takes a victory lap.

Jerusalem Marathon attracts over 40,000 participants for annual race

The winner of the full marathon was Kenyan runner Ronald Kimeli Kurgat, posting a time of two hours, eighteen minutes and forty seven seconds (2:18:47).

Jerusalem Marathon 2019