13th Jerusalem Marathon with 40,000 Runners Paints Picture of 'Normalcy' in Israel, Pays Tributes to Forces
News 18After the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, Israel is returning to normalcy. The International Jerusalem Winner Marathon was held this year as a tribute and in solidarity with the IDF, security, and rescue forces. Some 40,000 participants, including 15,000 IDF soldiers in reserve and regular service, members of security and rescue forces, and 1,800 international runners, took part in the marathon held along a track that passed through 3,000 years of historical landmarks, among them the Knesset, along the walls of the Old City, Sultan’s Pool, Mishkenot Sha’ananim, Mount Zion, the German Colony, Rehavia, the Path of the Prophets, Mount Scopus, Sakrah Park, Mount of Olives, and other sites. Moshe Leon said at the race, “Since its establishment, the Jerusalem Winner Marathon has become one of the most experiential and professional sports events for every athlete in Israel and around the world. But this year I am running for my country.” Mayor Jerusalem Lion told News18, “After 5 months of Hamas attacks we organised the race, and citizens of Israel took part in large numbers to support the Israel Defense Forces.
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