Jerusalem Marathon Tour with Sara & Ryan Hall
March 16 - 24, 2020
Following the postponement of the Jerusalem Marathon and following the temporary shutdown of much of Israel in an effort to contain the spread of Coronavirus, the Jerusalem Marathon Tour with Ryan and Sara Hall has been postponed. Please check back in the future for new dates and details. Thank you.
30,000 RUNNERS - 1 ANCIENT LAND
ABOUT
Join us for an unconventional Christian Pilgrimage experience! March 16th-24th.
Create a deeper connection with the land and feel closer to the Lord, all while spending time with and learning from world-class athletes and a one-of-a-kind tour guide.
Run the Jerusalem Marathon
Exclusive Training Sessions with Ryan and Sara Hall
See the Bible Come to Life
Follow the Footsteps of Jesus
Cruise on the Sea of Galilee
Gaze Down on the Battlefield where David Fought Goliath
Explore Mountain Terraces that Inspired Solomon
Authentic Shabbat Experience with Local Families
Relax at the Dead Sea
And so, so much more...
DETAILS
There is a limit of 44 spots available to keep this as intimate and personal an experience as possible, so don't wait to register and reserve your spot!
PRICE
$2,858 per person
Plus an additional $658 for a single room.
A non-refundable deposit of $250 per person is required to reserve a spot.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Marathon registration fee
Entrance fees
Guide
Transportation
Lodging
All breakfasts and dinners
Specific lunches mentioned in the itinerary
A welcome package
[Your welcome package will contain energy bars/gels, water bottles, fresh fruit, running socks, t-shirt, small gym bag, map of Israel, map of Jerusalem, and an autographed copy of Ryan's book.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Flights to and from Tel Aviv
Most lunches
Tips for the guide and driver
DRAFT ITINERARY
NB: Itinerary is not finalized and is currently subject to change
Welcome to Israel
Arrival ➼ Free time to relax/run on your own ➼ Kettef Hinom Tombs ➼ Bible Hill ➼ Armon Hanetziv Outlook over Jerusalem ➼ Welcome dinner and cocktail reception
Overnight in Jerusalem
MONDAY
MARCH 16
O! Jerusalem
Group tune-up run / Training session with Ryan and Sara Hall ➼ Machane Yehuda market tour and lunch ➼ Access Jerusalem Jewish Quarter Tour ➼ The Upper Room ➼ Western Wall Tunnels ➼ Dinner ➼ Optional evening tour: Israel Museum
Overnight in Jerusalem
TUESDAY
MARCH 17
Exploring the Eternal City
City of David ➼ Davidson Center / Southern Wall Excavations ➼ Lunch ➼ Mount of Olives ➼ Garden of Gethsemane ➼ Via Dolorosa / Church of the Holy Sepulcher ➼ Training session with Ryan and Sara Hall / Optional group run ➼ Dinner at the Hotel
Overnight in Jerusalem
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 18
"Jerusalem, Mountains Surround Her as the Lord Surrouds His People Now and Forever"
Yad VaShem ➼ Sataf National Park ➼ Picnic lunch followed by short hike ➼ Khirbet Qeiyafa ➼ Tel Azeka ➼ Marathon Expo / Pick up race packets / Pasta dinner / Meet with Mayor or representative of Jerusalem City Council
Overnight in Jerusalem
THURSDAY
MARCH 19
Jerusalem Marathon
Transfer to starting area ➼ Jerusalem Marathon ➼ Back to hotel ➼ Shabbat Experience at the Western Wall ➼ Shabbat dinner with host families
Overnight in Jerusalem
FRIDAY
MARCH 20
The Sabbath Day
Garden Tomb ➼ Free day - optional tour of Kasr el-Yehud Baptismal site, and Bethlehem ➼ Post-Shabbat gather / Dessert reception
Overnight in Jerusalem
SHABBAT
MARCH 21
Into the Desert
Masada ➼ Dead Sea ➼ Dinner and camel-riding at Eretz Bereshit ➼ Evening training talk from Ryan and Sara Hall ➼ Dessert reception with Israeli runners
Overnight in Herzliya
SUNDAY
MARCH 22
The Galilee of Jesus
Morning group run along Tel Aviv boardwalk ➼ Tel Megiddo ➼ Lunch at Kibbutz Ginnosar ➼ Ginnosar boat ➼ Caparnaeum ➼ Jeep tour in Golan Heights ➼ Tiberias dinner ➼ Cruise on Sea of Galilee
Overnight in Herzliya
MONDAY
MARCH 23
The Land and the Spirit
Mount Gilboa Outlook and Gilboa Irises ➼ Lunch at Dalyat el Carmel ➼ Caesarea and Aqueduct Beach ➼ Farewell reception ➼ Transfer to airport for return flight
TUESDAY
MARCH 24
Download the more detailed, current Draft Itinerary here.
