{"id":46484,"date":"2025-04-11T01:33:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T08:33:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/?p=46484"},"modified":"2025-04-10T15:17:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T22:17:41","slug":"a-theme-of-am-israel-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewishindependent.ca\/index.php\/2025\/04\/11\/a-theme-of-am-israel-run\/","title":{"rendered":"A theme of \u201cAm Israel Run\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Jerusalem Winner Marathon encompassed multiple races, from a full marathon to a 5K circuit and a 1.7K family run. <\/i>(photo from Jerusalem Municipality)<\/i><\/p>\n

On April 4, approximately 40,000 runners participated in the 14th International Jerusalem Winner Marathon, which broke all previous records for participation. Held under the theme \u201cAm Israel Run,\u201d the event paid tribute to the Israel Defence Forces, security forces and emergency responders, serving as a powerful symbol of resilience, hope, strength and the enduring Israeli spirit.<\/p>\n

The winner of the marathon in the men\u2019s category was Bohdan Semenovych, 39, from Ukraine, with a time of 2:22:47. The winner in the women\u2019s category was Salgong Pauline Gepkirui, 37, from Kenya, with a time of 2:51:58.<\/p>\n

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(photo from Jerusalem Municipality)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Among the runners were around 15,000 IDF soldiers \u2013 both reservists and active-duty personnel \u2013 and members of Israel\u2019s security and emergency services. The marathon drew about 1,800 international participants, all of whom ran along a course that passed landmarks including the Knesset, the Old City walls, Sultan\u2019s Pool, Mishkenot Sha\u2019ananim, Mount Zion, the German Colony, Rehavia, the Armon Hanatziv Promenade, Ammunition Hill, Sacher Park, Mount Scopus, the Mount of Olives, and other notable places.<\/p>\n

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(photo from Jerusalem Municipality)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Among the participants this year was the mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion, who ran in the five-kilometre race.<\/p>\n

The 14th International Jerusalem Winner Marathon featured six race categories: the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1.7K family run. Additionally, the event included the Community Race, an exclusive feature of the Jerusalem Marathon.<\/p>\n

The event was organized by the Jerusalem Municipality, in collaboration with the Jerusalem Development Authority and with the support of the Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage, the Ministry of Culture and Sports, and the Ministry of Tourism. The event\u2019s main sponsor was Toto Winner, and Saucony partnered in the event. Additional sponsors included Hapoel Centre, Eldan, Cinema City, Reidman College and Bezeq Business. The marathon was produced by Electra Target.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2013 Courtesy Jerusalem Municipality<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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