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Jerusalem Marathon Attracts Over 30,000 Runners Representing 65 Countries Jerusalem Marathon Attracts Over 30,000 Runners Representing 65 Countries Jerusalem Marathon Attracts Over 30,000 Runners Representing 65 Countries

  • Date Date Date March 17, 2017 March 17, 2017 March 17, 2017
    Area/Region Area/Region Area/Region Asia Asia Asia
    Country Country Country Jerusalem, Isreal Jerusalem, Isreal Jerusalem, Isreal
    Categories Categories Categories Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Family Run Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Family Run Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, Family Run
    Web Site Web Site Web Site http://jerusalem-marathon.com/ http://jerusalem-marathon.com/ http://jerusalem-marathon.com/

    On March 17, 2017, the 7th Jerusalem Marathon was held in the holy city of Jerusalem, kicking off at Sacher Park in the Israeli capital. This event attracted over 30,000 runners representing 65 countries - with an astonishing 3,500 travelling from overseas. The winners of the marathon were Kenyan runners Shadrack Kipkogey (mens division) with 2:17:36, and Emily Chepkemoi Samoei (female division) with 2:49:26.

    The course, consisting of challenging undulations is known to be "one of the toughest courses in Asia." Locals came outo to cheer on the runners and live bands entertained the participants at several points of the race.



    Photo Source: R-bies

    On March 17, 2017, the 7th Jerusalem Marathon was held in the holy city of Jerusalem, kicking off at Sacher Park in the Israeli capital. This event attracted over 30,000 runners representing 65 countries - with an astonishing 3,500 travelling from overseas. The winners of the marathon were Kenyan runners Shadrack Kipkogey (mens division) with 2:17:36, and Emily Chepkemoi Samoei (female division) with 2:49:26.

    The course, consisting of challenging undulations is known to be "one of the toughest courses in Asia." Locals came outo to cheer on the runners and live bands entertained the participants at several points of the race.



    Photo Source: R-bies

    On March 17, 2017, the 7th Jerusalem Marathon was held in the holy city of Jerusalem, kicking off at Sacher Park in the Israeli capital. This event attracted over 30,000 runners representing 65 countries - with an astonishing 3,500 travelling from overseas. The winners of the marathon were Kenyan runners Shadrack Kipkogey (mens division) with 2:17:36, and Emily Chepkemoi Samoei (female division) with 2:49:26.

    The course, consisting of challenging undulations is known to be "one of the toughest courses in Asia." Locals came outo to cheer on the runners and live bands entertained the participants at several points of the race.



    Photo Source: R-bies