Jerusalem Marathon 2023 - Marathon Tours & Travel

Jerusalem Winner Marathon, 21k, 10k & 5k

Jerusalem, is a holy city of three religions Islam, Judaism & Christianity – the capital of Israel. Jerusalem has 3,000 years of history, amazing landscapes and clear mountain air.
Together with the hilly terrain you will experience Israel’s diversity of people, richness of flavours and tastes, and most of all, the history. Join us for the International Jerusalem Winner Marathon! With more than 30,000 participants across all the events its one of Israels biggest and best marathons.
The course is challenging because its hilly. The marathon begins at Israel's parliament, the Knesset, in the western part of the city. Runners then loop around the Giv'at Ram campus of the Hebrew University, along the Valley of the Cross and run through various neighbourhoods on their way up to the Hebrew University's Mount Scopus in eastern Jerusalem. The route then descents to the Old City, taking runners through Jaffa Gate and the Armenian Quarter and out the Zion Gate, on their way to the Jerusalem Forest. Marathon entrants have 6 hours 30 minutes to reach the finish line in Sacher Park.

We offer a six-night package based in Jerusalem, with a day excursion to Masada and the Dead Sea. Your English-speaking guide will bring the past to life and show you the present times as you wander through the Holy City and surrounding sites. Highly recommended is the four night post-race extension with two nights in the Galilee area and two nights in Tel Aviv.
We look forward to hosting you in Israel in 2023!
Top 100: Rated by Runners World UK as one of the 100 best races in the world (hand picked by a panel of athletes and experts in 2022)

2024 Price TBA

Why book with Marathon Tours & Travel?

An opportunity to run the in the historic holy city of Jerusalem with sightseeing, pre and post race dinners, great support and guidance during your stay. Our hotel is ideally located for both the race and for sightseeing.

Guaranteed Entry

We can offer you guaranteed entry into the International Jerusalem Winner Marathon. Also available is the entry into the 21K, 10K or 5K.

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2023 Prices from £2349 pp with the below included

Stay at the Orient Jerusalem Hotel for 6 nights
Airport Transfers
Daily breakfasts
Welcome dinner (Wednesday)
Pre-Race dinner (Thursday)
Post race celebration dinner (Friday)
Ground transportation according to the itinerary
Daily tours and sightseeing with English speaking guide(s) as per itinerary
Gratuities and Tips for drivers and guide
One 500ml bottle of water on tour days
Entrance fees: Masada (with cable car), Yad Vashem (Holocaust Memorial)
Guidance and support from Marathon Tours & Travel team in Israel
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Also Available

Guaranteed 2023 Jerusalem Winner Marathon Entry at £60
Guaranteed 2023 Jerusalem Half Marathon Entry at £50
Guaranteed 2023 Jerusalem 10K at £40
Guaranteed 2023 Jerusalem 5K at £25
Israel Museum (self guided) at £15
Post-race Galilee & Tel Aviv extension package from £1619 pp / £2315 single
Tel Aviv 10K Run & Tour (extension guests only) at £50

TOURS INCLUDED IN JERUSALEM 6 NIGHTS ITINERARY

New & Old City

Wednesday 15 March, 2023 A full day, we will start at the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the city, visit the Tomb of King David and the Room of the Last Supper on Mt. Zion. Upon entering the walled city, we will visit the Roman Cardo and the famous Western Wall. Next we will walk along the via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Lunch is not included, but a restaurant will be recommended in the Old City.

Museum & Market

Thursday 16 March, 2023 Morning visit to Yad Vashem, Israel's official memorial to the victims of the Holocaust. Once inside the museum, it is a self-guided tour. On the return trip to the Orient Jerusalem Hotel, we will make a stop at the Mahane Yehuda Market, which has more than 250 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, cheeses, wines, baked goods, and the list goes on.

Masada & Dead Sea

Saturday 18 March, 2023 A full-day excursion to the ancient ruins of Masada and the Dead Sea. Be sure to bring your bathing suit, towel, sunscreen and water shoes so you can experience floating in the Dead Sea!

Bethlehem

Sunday 19 March, 2023 Guided tour of Bethlehem, a Palestinian town south of Jerusalem on the West Bank. This is the biblical birthplace of Jesus and is a major Christian pilgrimage destination. You will visit the Church of the Nativity and have time to explore Manger Square. Suggestions will be made for lunch before our short drive back to Jerusalem. This afternoon is free for you to see more of the Old City or perhaps visit the Israel Museum, known as the largest cultural institution in Israel and is ranked among the world's leading art and archaeology museums. The Israel Museum is also famous for housing the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest biblical manuscripts in the world.

POST-RACE 4 NIGHTS EXTENSION TO GALILEE & TEL AVIV

Monday 20 March, 2023

From Jerusalem, our first stop is Nazareth, the town where Jesus spent his childhood. We will visit the Church of Annunciation and the Church of St. Joseph, and then continue, via Kana, to Tiberias, the lovely resort town. We will drive along the Sea of Galilee to visit Capernaum and view the ruins of the ancient synagogue where Jesus taught. Other stops include Tabgha, the site of the miracle of fish and loaves located at the foot of the Golan Heights and Yardenit, the famous baptismal site where the Jordan River leaves the Sea of Galilee towards the Dead Sea. Lunch and a tour of a Kibbutz is also on the itinerary for today. Overnight is at the newly renovated Galei Kennereth Tiberias Hotel. (Breakfast at the Orient Jerusalem and lunch included)

Tuesday 21 March, 2023

This morning, we embark on a hike through the Gamla Nature Reserve set high in the Golan Heights of Northern Israel. It's a magical place where eagles nest, archaeological ruins lie, and the quaint and stunning setting, including the breathtaking view down towards the Sea of Galilee are inspirational! This afternoon enjoy a wine tasting in the Golan Heights area before we return back to the Galei Kennereth Tiberias Hotel. (Breakfast included)

Wednesday 22 March, 2023

Following breakfast and check-out, we will begin our drive northwest to the border of Israel and Lebanon to Rosh HaNikra and descend by cable car into the underwater grottoes to admire the spectacular natural formation. From here we will drive along the coast to Acre, the Old City recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site. You can walk through the market, the mosque and the old port. Restaurants will be recommended for lunch before we continue down the coast to Caesarea, the ancient Roman capital and port. Here you will enjoy a walking tour of the theatre and the archaeological ruins and excavations. The final stop before reaching Tel Aviv will be Haifa for a scenic view of the City, the Port and the magnificent Bahai Gardens and Shrine. Overnight accommodations will be at the Tel Aviv Renaissance where you can relax and enjoy an evening on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. (Breakfast included)

Thursday 23 March, 2023

This morning you have the option to join a Tel Aviv 10KM Run and Tour (additional cost of £52) We'll get an early start (6:30 AM) and spend approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes touring the streets of Tel Aviv. Some of the highlights will include Atarim Square, Ben Gurion Avenue, Rabin's Square, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Sarona (formerly Templar's Village), Habima Square and Rothschild Avenue before returning to the beautiful Tel Aviv boardwalk along the beach in route back to the Renaissance Hotel. The pace is about a 10:30 (minutes per mile) and there will be stops along the route. This morning you have the option to join a Tel Aviv 10KM Run and Tour (additional cost of $60)! We'll get an early start (6:30 AM) and spend approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes touring the streets of Tel Aviv. Some of the highlights will include Atarim Square, Ben Gurion Avenue, Rabin's Square, Tel Aviv Museum of Art, Sarona (formerly Templar's Village), Habima Square and Rothschild Avenue before returning to the beautiful Tel Aviv boardwalk along the beach in route back to the Renaissance Hotel. The pace is about a 10:30 (minutes per mile) and there will be stops along the route.

Friday 24 March, 2023

Departure day. Airport transfers are included in your package price. We hope you enjoyed your time in Israel!

Please note:

Minimum 15 people required to operate this tour. Modest dress (no shorts or sleeveless shirts) and head covering are required for visiting holy sites. Tour involves quite a bit of walking. Your international flight should be in and out of Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV).

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Tuesday 21 March, 2023

Wednesday 22 March, 2023

Thursday 23 March, 2023

Friday 24 March, 2023

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Jerusalem Winner Marathon, 21k, 10k & 5k

New & Old City

Museum & Market

Masada & Dead Sea

Bethlehem

Monday 20 March, 2023

Tuesday 21 March, 2023

Wednesday 22 March, 2023

Thursday 23 March, 2023

Friday 24 March, 2023

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