Palestine International Marathon 2027

The Palestine International Marathon is planned for Friday 16 April 2027 in Bethlehem. The programme includes a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10 km race and a family race. It attracts local runners, international solidarity runners, charity teams and visitors who want to combine a race with a visit to one of the world's most significant religious and historic cities.

About the Palestine Marathon

The race has become one of Palestine's best-known public events, with runners from many countries taking part. The organisers also run a Running for a Cause programme with partner charities, so many participants fundraise as part of their trip. Registration and runner information are on the official Palestine Marathon website.

Bethlehem is home to the Church of the Nativity and Manger Square, and the city draws pilgrims and visitors throughout the year. Visitors should dress and behave respectfully at religious sites.

the Palestine Marathon 2027 dates and venue

The Palestine Marathon 2027 date is Friday 16 April 2027, in and around Bethlehem. The official website includes runner information on the expo and race-kit distribution, transport, medical guidance and rules.

Dates for events in the region can change at short notice, so keep checking the official website and allow flexibility in travel plans.

How to get to Bethlehem for the Palestine Marathon

Bethlehem has no airport. Travellers usually fly into a regional airport and continue overland. The best route depends on nationality and current crossing arrangements, so check the official entry requirements and the latest travel advice before booking.

The organiser publishes transport guidance for runners on its website. Groups should use experienced local ground handlers who know the area and its crossings.

When planning a trip to Bethlehem for the Palestine Marathon, confirm the dates on the official website again shortly before booking non-refundable services. Organisers sometimes adjust start times, venues or programmes, and their official channels are always the most reliable source.

Where to stay

Bethlehem has hotels and guesthouses close to Manger Square and the old city, many of them used to hosting pilgrim groups. Beit Jala and Beit Sahour, next to Bethlehem, also offer accommodation.

Race weekend is busy, and spring is also a popular season for pilgrimages, so book rooms early.

For groups, ask hotels about rooming lists, early check-in and late check-out around the Palestine Marathon, and keep a short list of alternative properties in case the first choice is full.

Planning a group trip to the Palestine Marathon

A group tour to the Palestine Marathon suits running clubs, charity teams and faith-based groups. Combine race day with visits to the Church of the Nativity, the Shepherds' Field in Beit Sahour and Jericho.

• Registration: each runner registers through the official website.
• Ground handling: use a licensed local operator for transfers and guiding.
• Flexibility: build in buffer time for crossings and possible schedule changes.

Agencies building a group tour to the Palestine Marathon should confirm flights first, as seats on popular routes can sell out around event dates. Hold group fares early, collect passport details in good time and share a clear day-by-day itinerary with travellers before departure.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Palestine Marathon 2027?

The official website gives the date of the Palestine International Marathon as 16 April 2027, in Bethlehem. Check the website for any updates before travelling.

What distances are offered?

The official website lists a full marathon, a 21 km half marathon, a 10 km race and a 7 km family race.

How do I get to Bethlehem?

There is no airport in Bethlehem. Travellers fly into a regional airport and continue overland. Check the official entry requirements and the organiser's transport guidance before booking.

Can I run for a charity?

Yes. The organisers run a Running for a Cause programme with partner charities, which is described on the official website.

Where should runners stay?

Hotels and guesthouses near Manger Square, Beit Jala and Beit Sahour are convenient for the race and for visiting Bethlehem's holy sites.

Travel agencies can book flights for travellers going to the Palestine Marathon in the QuickOTA B2B Panel and set their own markup.