Running the Jerusalem Marathon is truly a step back in time. The Israeli capital has a history which dates back nearly 3000 years. Its annual marathon offers the perfect opportunity to witness that history first hand. The marathon course will take you through exquisite landscapes and heritage sites such as the Israeli Knesset, Yehuda Marketplace, Mount Scopus, the Old City, David's Tower, Haas Promenade and much more. It is a challenging, hilly route but a thrilling and unforgettable experien…
Running the Jerusalem Marathon is truly a step back in time. The Israeli capital has a history which dates back nearly 3000 years. Its annual marathon offers the perfect opportunity to witness that history first hand.
The marathon course will take you through exquisite landscapes and heritage sites such as the Israeli Knesset, Yehuda Marketplace, Mount Scopus, the Old City, David's Tower, Haas Promenade and much more. It is a challenging, hilly route but a thrilling and unforgettable experience for all runners. If the marathon is not for you, you can test yourself in the half-marathon, 10K and 5K, which follow parts of the same course. With over 30,000 runners, the event is one of Israel’s largest running events with a growing field of international competitors. March is the perfect time to be in Israel, the weather is warm and sunny with low humidity.Â
Our four-night trip, which centres on the marathon, also gives you a chance to explore other areas of the city as well as venturing into he Judean desert and the Dead Sea the day after the marathon. You can also extend your trip to stay in Israel longer or combine it with a visit to neighbouring Jordan.
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With views out over the city, Jerusalem Gardens Hotel and Spa offers comfortable air-conditioned accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a balcony.Â
The rooms and suites are equipped with a cable TV, minibar and a tea-and-coffee maker. Each has a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. A buffet breakfast is served daily and the resturant serves a variety of international cuisine.Â
The Knesset Israel and Israel Museum are within a 15-minute walk away and the Jerusalem Light Rail line offers connections to the centre of the city.
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March 15 Arrival and transfer to Jerusalem Â
Arrival to Ben Gurion Airport where you will met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Jerusalem.
March 16 JerusalemÂ
Drive to Mount of Olives for a panoramic view of the Old Town, where we will continue and take a walk through the Armenian and Jewish quarters to the Cardo (main shopping street in ancient cities under Roman influence), Jewish Wailing Wall and tunnels, continuing to the Christian Quarter and Via Dolorosa before visiting the Church of the Holy Sepulcher and City of David. In the afternoon we visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.Â
At 17:00 visit the Marathon EXPO and pick your race number with private briefing from our local representative who has run the marathon a number of times. Enjoy the pasta buffet dinner from 18:00 which will be served at the expo venue. (Free for the marathon runners, £15 for all others).Â
March 17- Marathon Day
4:30am early breakfast at the hotelÂ
Transfer to the race start 6:45 Half Marathon / 7:00 Marathon / 7:30 5km / 9:30 – 10KM Â
Post marathon dinner at one of the best restaurants in JerusalemÂ
March 18 -Â Dead Sea & Masada
Drive through the Judaean Desert to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) below sea level. Drive along the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Zealots made their last stand against the Romans before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea. You'll have the opportunity to cover yourself with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in the Dead Sea to experience its therapeutic effects.Â
March 19 – Transfer to airport to return home
Optional extensions in Israel & to Jordan from March 19th Â
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| Price Per Person | Single | Twin/Double | Â |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERUSALEM GARDENS  HOTEL  | £869 | £669 |  |
| HALF-MARATHON ENTRY FEE | £42 |  |  |
| MARATHON ENTRY FEE | £55 |  |  |
Final balance is due 10 weeks before departure (January 6). Â
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