Running Clubs in Palestine

The community hub around the annual Palestine International Marathon in Bethlehem (full, half, 10K, and 5K family run). Organised with the Palestinian Higher Council for Youth and Sports, Olympic Committee, and Bethlehem Municipality under the 'Right to Movement' banner. Thousands of local and international runners take part; the course loops past the separation wall, refugee camps, and checkpoints. Registration and race info on the official site. Palestine Marathon Community is a running club in Bethlehem, Palestine.

Gaza-based runners who take part in the Palestine Marathon's parallel race when Bethlehem hosts the main event. Recent editions have included a 5K along beachside roads near Nuseirat and inclusive distances for disabled athletes and amputees — thousands of Gazan participants alongside the West Bank start. Organised in coordination with national sports authorities; follow Palestine Marathon channels for race-day details. Palestine Marathon Gaza Runners is a running club in Gaza City, Palestine.

Founding West Bank chapter of Right to Movement (RTM), the grassroots running community that started the Palestine Marathon. Weekly social and training runs for all paces — women and men run together in equal numbers. Sessions often include plogging in Al-Makhrour and preparation for the annual Palestine Marathon loop that traces checkpoints, the separation wall, and refugee camps. Follow Instagram and Facebook for meetups. Weekly schedule: • Saturday 6:00 AM — Al-Makhrour valley, Manger Square area, and Bethlehem streets Right to Movement Bethlehem is a running club in Bethlehem, Palestine.