The 18th Jerusalem International Half Marathon, which takes runners through the beautiful and unique Jerusalem landscape, will take place this year on Thursday, 18 March 2010. Runners can choose between a 21.1k half marathon course or a 10k fun run. Thousands of runners from Israel and overseas are expected to join the race, which offers 6 cash prizes and has 18 different race categories, split by age and gender from under age 16 to 73+.
The two races begin and end at the Givat Ram stadium, tracing a challenging and slightly hilly route through the city streets, past the Israel Museum, the Shrine of the Book, the Knesset and the Jerusalem Forest. The half marathon leaves at 09:15 with the fun run starting at 10:00
Participants in the half marathon are invited to attend a pasta dinner the night before the race and all participants will receive a T-shirt, certificate and medal, as well as an energy bar and drink at the end of the race, with fruits and ice on offer as well.
Registration online ($25-40) is available by clicking on the Jerusalem Half Marathon icon at the English website:
www.jerusalem.muni.il
The Mayor of Jerusalem, Nir Barkat, himself a marathon runner, is planning to host a full marathon during 2011 in the streets of Jerusalem.