Despite war, 50,000 run in Jerusalem Marathon

(JNS) - More than 50,000 participants registered for the 15th International Jerusalem "Winner" Marathon, held Friday under the theme "Am Yisrael Runs," in an event marked by a more subdued atmosphere than usual amid the ongoing war.

The event took place as a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel brokered by the United States began. The 26.2-mile race was canceled, while other runs were moved to earlier in the morning, due to an expected heatwave and dusty conditions.

Alame Haimro, 36, from Karnei Shomron, won the men's half-marathon with a time of 1:07:31.

Bika Mintamer, 34, from Ramat H...