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.

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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.

REGISTER HERE

Registering is the first stage in the process of confirming your spot. After registering, you will be emailed regarding the $250 per person non-refundable deposit payment, for follow up and conditions.

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If you are registering more than one person, please write the names, ages, and gender of each registrant in the "Special Requests" section.

 

CONTACT US

For further inquiries or additional help, please feel free to contact us at virginia@vtravelandservices.com, or mglassman@israelexplorer.com