Israel – IN PHOTOS: Jerusalem Marathon Kicks Off With Over 35000 Runners

Jerusalem – Thousands of runners gathered in Israel’s capital Friday morning for this year’s Jerusalem Marathon.

Held every year since 2011, this year’s event drew more than 35,000 participants from 72 different countries, and features six different races, including a full 42.2 kilometer (26 miles) marathon run, a 21.1 kilometer (13 miles) half marathon, a 10-kilometer (6 miles) course, a 5-kilometer run (3 miles), a family-oriented 1.7 kilometer (1 mile) run, and a special group course of 800 meters (half a mile).

Kenyan runner Shadrack Kipkogey finished the marathon first in 2 hours, 21 minutes and 27 seconds.

The win marked the third consecutive time Kipkogey won the marathon, this time finishing ahead of Ethiopian Damte Wendwesen Tilahun, who finished after 2:21:57.

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