Marathon

Ruth Chepngetich's historic Chicago Marathon world record remains valid despite a subsequent three-year doping suspension, sparking a major integrity debate in global athletics.

Nick Morrison pushed his cousin Toby Holt, diagnosed with Huntington's disease, through the Melbourne Marathon, carrying him across the finish line in an emotional moment.

Haifa will host its first international full marathon on November 20, 2026, offering a scenic 42.2 km course between the Mediterranean Sea and Mount Carmel with over 10,000 expected runners.

The Israeli runners, who secured team gold at the European Athletics Championships, alongside individual bronze medalist Gashau Ayale, received a warm welcome upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport.

For the second consecutive time and the third in its history, Israeli runners finished in first place in the team standings with a cumulative time of 6:28:37. Ayale finished third with a time of 2:19:21 and reached the podium.

Real estate investment fund Marathon is finalizing a 750 million shekel raise for its second investment fund. Originally targeting 600 million shekels, the fund increased the amount due to strong investor demand.