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Jerusalem Marathon Canceled Due to Extreme Heat Concerns

4/16/2026

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The Jerusalem Winner Marathon canceled its full race to protect safety amid an anticipated heatwave, per the Jerusalem Municipality.
Remaining events are rescheduled to start earlier in the morning.
Full-marathon participants will automatically transition to the half marathon, starting at 5:15 a.m.
Meteorologist Amir Givati warned of unusually high temperatures and a hotter summer ahead.
Israel Nature and Parks Authority prohibited river access in southern Israel due to flooding risks.

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The Jerusalem Winner Marathon canceled its full race to protect safety amid an anticipated heatwave, per the Jerusalem Municipality.
Remaining events are rescheduled to start earlier in the morning.
Full-marathon participants will automatically transition to the half marathon, starting at 5:15 a.m.
Meteorologist Amir Givati warned of unusually high temperatures and a hotter summer ahead.
Israel Nature and Parks Authority prohibited river access in southern Israel due to flooding risks.