Due to the weather conditions, the full marathon has been cancelled this year and the other races have been moved up.
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.
Updated schedule for the marathon on Friday, April 17:
The gates at Sacher Park will open at 4:30 in the morning.
5:15 – Start of half-marathon
6:30 – Start of 1st 10 km race
6:45 – Start of 2nd 10 km race
7:00 – Start of 3rd 10 km race
8:00 – Start of 800-meter community race
8:30 – Start of 1st 5 km race
8:45 – Start of 2nd 5 km race
9:15 – Start of 1.7 km family race
It is recommended to keep track of updates via the marathon website.
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
The starting line and start area are identical for all the races: at the intersection of Derech Rupin and Kaplan, on the southern side of the Knesset building.
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
