The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tel-aviv-marathon/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:55:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Tel Aviv marathon | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tel-aviv-marathon/ 32 32 Over 3,000 people run largest-ever Tel Aviv Marathon; new women’s record set https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-3000-people-run-largest-ever-tel-aviv-marathon-new-womens-record-set/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:59:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763656 Half-marathon also sees record participation with over 12,000 runners; mayor Ron Huldai expresses hope that race will come to symbolize a return to normalcy

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]]> 45,000 compete in Tel Aviv Marathon with symbolic yellow balloons https://www.timesofisrael.com/45000-compete-in-tel-aviv-marathon-with-symbolic-yellow-balloons/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:43:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3493492 Felix Kimutai wins race as Kenya dominates podium; mayors says this year's event held 'with heavy hearts' but also 'looking ahead -- to the triumph of the Israeli spirit'

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]]> Despite coronavirus fears, 40,000 runners hit Tel Aviv’s streets for marathon https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-coronavirus-fears-40000-runners-hit-tel-avivs-streets-for-marathon/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:25:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2249003&preview=true&preview_id=2249003 Foreign athletes already in Israel allowed to compete after Health Ministry earlier said it was barring non-resident participants as Israeli officials work to keep out coronavirus

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]]> Tel Aviv to let foreign runners already in Israel compete in Friday’s marathon https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-to-let-foreign-runners-already-in-israel-compete-in-marathon/ Tue, 25 Feb 2020 21:46:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2247665&preview=true&preview_id=2247665 Municipality had earlier said it was banning and reimbursing non-resident participants as Israeli officials work to keep out coronavirus

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]]> Foreigners barred from Tel Aviv marathon amid coronavirus fears https://www.timesofisrael.com/fearing-coronavirus-tel-aviv-bans-foreigners-from-competing-in-city-marathon/ Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:09:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2246039 Municipality says it is following Health Ministry instructions, will only permit the 40,000 local participants to run; athletes from abroad will be reimbursed

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]]> Haredi mother of 5 marathon champion Beatie Deutsch is running for a cause https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-mother-of-5-marathon-champion-beatie-deutsch-is-running-for-a-cause/ Fri, 24 May 2019 06:58:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2081163 From 'out-of-shape' mom to international success with Olympic hopes, 29-year-old uses her unique trajectory to raise funds for new center for sick teens following a family tragedy

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]]> 40,000 runners take to the streets of Tel Aviv for annual marathon https://www.timesofisrael.com/40000-runners-take-to-the-streets-of-tel-aviv-for-annual-marathon/ Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:28:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2023818 Ethiopian runner Samuel Getachew Demi wins 26-mile race while Kenya's Margaret Wangui Njuguna is first woman; record-breaking number of participants from abroad take part

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]]> For Israel’s 1st European Athletics champ, it’s been a very long run to victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/for-israels-first-european-athletics-champion-it-was-a-long-road-to-run/ Fri, 10 Aug 2018 01:00:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1905933&preview=true&preview_id=1905933 Kenyan-born Lonah Chemtai Salpeter fought for years to gain Israeli citizenship; now she's brought home the gold for her adopted country in the women's 10,000-meters

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]]> Record 40,000 runners at Tel Aviv marathon as city shuts down https://www.timesofisrael.com/record-40000-runners-at-tel-aviv-marathon-as-city-shuts-down/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 07:18:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1568158 Ethiopian runner Balata Mekonnen wins 42-kilometer race; hundreds of cops deployed along routes, medics standing by

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]]> Tel Aviv and Jerusalem marathons revel in a ‘healthy competition’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-and-jerusalem-marathons-revel-in-a-healthy-competition/ Fri, 24 Feb 2017 02:12:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1568110 The unique allures and drawbacks of Friday's signature sporting event in TA embody the rivalry between Israel's two major cities

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]]> After legal battle, Kenyan runner gets Israeli citizenship https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-legal-battle-kenyan-runner-gets-israeli-citizenship/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:39:50 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1359852 Lonah Chemtai, 27, who is married to her Israeli coach, may represent the Jewish state in the summer Olympics

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]]> Tel Aviv’s Kenyan-born marathon winner in race against time to run for Israel in Rio https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-avivs-kenyan-born-marathon-winner-in-race-against-time-to-run-for-israel-in-rio/ Sat, 12 Mar 2016 08:44:51 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1356493 Lonah Chemtai has an Israeli husband and child. Seeking to compete for her adopted country, she has been rebuffed for years. Now a TV report may cut the red tape

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]]> Tens of thousands run Tel Aviv marathon https://www.timesofisrael.com/tens-of-thousands-run-tel-aviv-marathon/ Fri, 26 Feb 2016 06:58:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1347282 Many of the city's central streets closed off until the early afternoon as residents, visitors take part in annual event

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]]> Tel Aviv marathon halted after 2 hospitalized https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-aviv-marathon-halted-after-2-hospitalized/ Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:11:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1144398 Organizers cut annual race short due to high temperatures; close to 90 runners treated by medics on site

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]]> Jerusalem of go https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-your-mark-get-set-go/ Wed, 19 Mar 2014 13:05:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=917234 As runners gear up for the capital's 4th marathon Friday, a look at how running culture is transforming the city

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