
6,000 runners defy adversity in 5th Dead Sea Marathon
In a display of resilience and solidarity amidst ongoing conflict, thousands participated in the iconic Dead Sea marathon.

In a display of resilience and solidarity amidst ongoing conflict, thousands participated in the iconic Dead Sea marathon.

Lonah Chemtai Salpeter took up running as a hobby less than 10 years ago. Now, she is one of Israel’s top athletes and has her eyes set on the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Ultra-marathon runner Michael Wardian traversed the length of Israel in just 10 days, but still managed to enjoy its culture, people and sights.

Starting with the Tiberias Marathon, Israman and SwimCup in January, the athletic competition calendar is chockfull in Israel for 2018.

City officials expect over 35,000 runners to take part in the Marathon 2016 event. Any runner to finish under 2:07:59 will receive $40,000.

Ski in the Hermon, watch the migratory birds, see the holiday lights, dance the lindy hop … there’s plenty of fun to heat up chilly days.

Fifty-four countries will be represented at the fourth International Jerusalem Marathon on March 21.

Kenyan Ezekiel Koech crosses finish line in 2:14:40 hours; record 100,000 people participated in overall event.

The Tiberias Marathon is January 10. Events in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Eilat, Ein Gedi, the Jezreel Valley and the Arava follow.

Runners take to the streets at night in Jerusalem to run 10km around the city’s best loved landmarks.

Tel Aviv’s first ever Doggie Run gets pet owners and their dogs out into the sunshine for a good workout and lots of fun.

Nike and Tel Aviv Municipality launch 10-kilometer race through Israel’s around-the-clock city.

Due to heat wave, Israeli Health Ministry postpones the 42K run by one week.

Vered Buskila and Gil Cohen look to women’s 470 medal round; rhythmic gymnasts readying for competition.