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THE JERUSALEM INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

01-28-2011

 

ATHLETES FROM AROUND THE WORLD GEAR UP FOR THE JERUSALEM INTERNATIONAL MARATHON, MARCH 25

New York - January 27, 2011: Athletes and travelers from around the world will travel to Israel to compete in the first-ever Jerusalem International Marathon, March 25.  The race will begin at the Knesset building and bring runners through the rich and vast Jerusalem landscape, offering participants the choice between 6.2-, 13.1- and 26-mile courses, ending at the finish line in Sacher Park. The marathon route will include the Sultan's Pool, Jaffa Gate and Zion's Gate, the Jerusalem Theater, the President's Residence, the German Colony in the Emek Refaim district, the Sherover Promenade and, for participants in the fullmarathon, Ammunition Hill, Mount Scopus and Augustus Victoria. "We look forward to welcoming athletes from around the world to participate in this one-of-a-kind fitness competition," says Haim Gutin, Israel Commissioner for Tourism, North and South America. "The race will provide unprecedented views of one of the world's most historically rich and beautiful cities." The race will also provide cash prizes to the top five marathon runners, and feature a pre-event health and sports exhibition at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem, March 22-24. For more information, visit www.jerusalem-marathon.com. For more information about travel to Israel, visitwww.goisrael.com.

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