Now in it’s 14th year!
Runners from 80 countries will compete in the race that offers an exciting and unforgettable experience in the capital city of Israel.
The marathon routes, among the most beautiful and scenic of their kind in the world, pass by historical sites that shed light on the city’s 3,000-year history.
Along the routes are the Knesset, Machane Yehuda Market, Mount Scopus, the Old City, the Tower of David, and the Armon HaNatziv Promenade, among others.
Full Marathon – 42.2km
Starting Line (near the Knesset) – Sacher Park – Ammunition Hill – Mount Scopus – (Hebrew University campus) – the Sultan’s Pool – Jerusalem Cinematheque – German Colony – Armon HaNatziv neighborhood – Baka neighborhood – the President’s Residence – Greek Orthodox Monastery in the Valley of the Cross – Sacher Park (Finish Line)
Starting Line: Intersection between the Knesset and the Israel Museum (HaMagbit Square on Ruppin Rd.), heading northwest
Finish Line: Southern part of Sacher Park, via the Valley of the Cross and the tunnel at the entrance to the city
Half Marathon – 21.1km
Starting Line (near the Knesset) – City Center – Old City – Sultan’s Pool – Jerusalem Cinematheque – Armon HaNatziv neighborhood – Baka neighborhood – the President’s Residence – Finish Line
Starting Line: Intersection between the Knesset and the Israel Museum (HaMagbit Square on Ruppin Rd), heading northwest
Finish Line: Ben Zvi Blvd. across from northern entrance of Sacher Park
10km
Starting Line (near the Knesset) – City Center – Old City – Sultan’s Pool – President’s Residence – Sacher Park (Finish Line)
Starting Line: Intersection between the Knesset and the Israel Museum (HaMagbit Square on Ruppin Rd.), heading northwest
Finish Line: Ben Zvi Blvd. across from northern entrance to Sacher Park
5km
Starting Line (near the Knesset) – Hebrew University campus (circular route) – Yitzhak Rabin Blvd.
Starting Line: Intersection between the Knesset and the Israel Museum (HaMagbit Square on Ruppin Rd.), heading northwest
Finish Line: Yitzhak Rabin Blvd.
Family Race – 1.7km
Starting Line (near the Knesset) to northern part of Sacher Park
Starting Line: Intersection between the Knesset and the Israel Museum (Ruppin Rd.), heading northwest
Finish Line: Northern part of Sacher Park, on Yitzhak Rabin Blvd.
An activity for the whole family in a sporting atmosphere.
Community Race – 800m
This race is aimed at raising social awareness by bringing together families – both adults and chilren – with members of social organizations that are partners of the Jerusalem Winner Marathon. A record number of about 5,000 participants have made it the largest social-oriented race in Israel. *There is no fee for participating in the race.
For details about the participating organizations, click here
Starting Line: Intersection between the Knesset and the Israel Museum (HaMagbit Square on Ruppin Rd), heading northwest
Finish Line: At same location, parallel to the starting line
Come out and cheer on the runners at the Jerusalem marathon. The vibe in Jerusalem is amazing on the day of the marathon. Whether you run competitively or just for fun or prefer to be a spectator there is something for everyone.
One of the aspects we love the most is how the marathon draws in kids and gets them excited about exercising. With special family tracks and running groups. Make sure to tag your kids pictures with #funinjerusalem
General Jerusalem Marathon 2025 Information
Traffic Arrangements
Schedule, Starting Times & Maps
For a full list of Jerusalem Marathon Causes – click here
Read our Jerusalem Marathon Blog Post
