On Friday 03/08/2024, the 13th Wiener Jerusalem International Marathon was held.
An all-time record number: regarding 40,000 people, of which regarding 15,000 runners from among IDF soldiers in reserve and regular, members of the security and rescue forces, and regarding 1,800 runners from abroad, ran on a breathtaking course and passed, among other things, the Knesset, along the walls of the Old City , the Sultan’s Pool, Mishkent Shananim, Mount Zion, the German Colony, Rehavia, the Governor’s Palace Promenade, Ammunition Hill, Saker Garden, the Mount of Scopus, the Mount of Olives and other sites.
Along with the many runners, the mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Leon, also participated this year, who ran with chest number 10 in the 5 km leg, together with his coach who was wounded in the fighting in the Gaza Strip, Itzik Weksler. At the end of the event, Leon said that “Since its inception, marathon Jerusalem has become one of the most experiential and professional sports events for every male and female sprinter in Israel and around the world. I am proud of the fact that we broke an all-time record in the number of people registering for the marathon and that we held it with great success, especially during this period, and even more proud that it was held as a sign of appreciation and salute to the IDF and the security and rescue forces. Thank you to the thousands of IDF soldiers in reserve and regular and to the runners from the security and rescue forces who came to take Part of the biggest sports event in the country, in the sports capital of Israel. We all hope for the return of all the abductees to their homes and families soon, and for the return of all our soldiers safe and sound from the front. See you at the next marathon in March 2025.”
The chairman of the toto, Shabtai Tzur: “The toto thanks regarding 40 thousand runners and tens of thousands of spectators who came this morning to say thank you to the members of the security forces and to participate in the 13th Winner Jerusalem Marathon. It was a sporting and exciting experience that proves – the nation of Israel is alive!”
CEO of Toto, Meir Bardugo: “In the 13th Winner Jerusalem Marathon, which took place today with the participation of regarding 40 thousand people, not only the runners won and the runners with the medals on the podium, but also and perhaps especially the Israeli spirit, the Jerusalem spirit. I thank the tens of thousands of soldiers and members of the security forces who took part in the powerful experience of the Winner Jerusalem Marathon, strengthened and inspired us all.”
The winner of the Winner Jerusalem Marathon is: Malkamo Jember, 33 years old from Israel, in a time of 2:35:39. The second place came to Nega Makta, 36 years old from Israel, in a time of 2:41:33. Third place came to Yotam Kaplan, 31 years old from Israel, in a time of 2:43:38.
Today is International Women’s Day, and first place among the women was won by Naa Beckerman, 35 years old from Israel, with a time of 2:55:42. The second place was won by Elena Tolstykh, 40 years old from Russia, with a time of 2:58:22. Third place was won by Anna Prais, 48 years old from Israel, with a time of 3:22:41.
The International Winner Jerusalem Marathon consisted of six stages: a full marathon race (42.195 km), a half marathon race (21.1 km), a 10 km race, a 5 km stage, a 1.7 km family race and the unique community stage for the Jerusalem Marathon.
First place in the full marathon division won $3,750, second place won $2,500 and third place won $1,250.
The Winner Jerusalem Marathon was managed by the Jerusalem Municipality, in cooperation with the Jerusalem Development Authority and with the support and assistance of the Ministry of Jerusalem and Heritage, the Ministry of Culture and Sports and the Ministry of Tourism, and under the primary sponsorship of Toto Winner.
The sports company “Sacconi” is a partner in the event, and also marketed the official Jerusalem Marathon shoes and the official race shirt. Additional sponsors for the marathon: Hapoel Center, Eldan, Cinema City, Ridman College and Bezeq Business. The marathon was produced by the “Electra Target” company.