Run Palestine 2026

Join us in Bethlehem this April for the Palestine Marathon. Thousands of feet on Palestinian streets — running in solidarity and the right to movement.

Where: Bethlehem & Jerusalem 
When: Sunday 12th – Sunday 19th April 2026
Cost: £700 (not including flights)

The Marathon

The Palestine Marathon brings together 10,000 runners from across the globe to celebrate the right to movement in a city hemmed in by the Separation Wall and Israel’s illegal settlement-building programme.

We’ve been taking runners to the Palestine Marathon since its inception in 2011. Organised by the Palestine Olympic Committee, the Bethlehem Marathon offers a unique running experience with full marathon, half marathon and 10km distances.

Team Amos: Join us in Bethlehem this April to run in solidarity

The race starts in Manger Square, at the Church of the Nativity in the heart of Bethlehem’s Old City. The route takes you through Bethlehem, past Aida and Dheishe refugee camps, Banksy’s Walled Off Hotel and along the Israeli Separation Wall.

There aren’t 26 miles of continuous Palestinian state. So the route runs out as far as the turning onto Route 60 — the bypass road to Hebron — before doubling back to Manger Square to complete the 21km half marathon distance. Those doing the full marathon complete that circuit twice. It’s a technical course at 1,000m altitude, and you’re unlikely to clock a personal best — unless it’s your first marathon!

“I felt like I’d been run over by a bus the next day but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world. I loved raising money, I loved being in Palestine and seeing where the money I had raised for Amos was going, I loved doing the run and I loved being part of the team. And I really really really loved all those falafels.”
Tara Wigley, Ottolenghi

The Trip

Run Palestine 2026 revolves around the marathon but offers so much more: meeting local Palestinians, listening to inspirational peace activists, seeing the facts on the ground, visiting historic sites, experiencing amazing hospitality and having time to stop and think.

Join us! A huge crowd gathers at the start line for the Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem

You’ll be based in Bethlehem and spend time in Jerusalem and the surrounding areas. The exact itinerary will be worked out once we land and will respond to events on the ground.

Amos Trust have been taking groups to Palestine for 30 years. We’ll introduce you to our friends and partners and draw on their expertise and local knowledge to make sure you have an unforgettable trip.

Essential Information

Before you book your place on the Run Palestine trip, please read our Essential Information document carefully. It contains everything you need to know about the trip including travel arrangements, what to expect on the ground, accommodation details, group activities and practical advice for running in Bethlehem.

We’ve put together this guide to help you prepare for an unforgettable experience running in solidarity with thousands of others in the shadow of the Separation Wall.

Code of Conduct

All participants on the Palestine Marathon trip are required to read and sign our Code of Conduct before travelling. This ensures everyone in the group understands our commitment to respectful travel, solidarity with our Palestinian hosts and responsible behaviour throughout the trip.

The Code of Conduct covers everything from interacting with local communities to photography guidelines and group expectations. By signing, you’re agreeing to travel thoughtfully and contribute to a positive experience for everyone involved.