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Moovit is taking you to the Jerusalem Winner Marathon πŸ…

April 3, 2025

Dear riders and runners,

The Jerusalem Winner Marathon takes place this Friday, April 4, and we’re here to ensure you arrive easily and smoothly.

Get to the Jerusalem Winner Marathon and pay with Moovit! πŸƒπŸŽ‰

Search for “Jerusalem Winner Marathon” in the Trip Plan to map out your journey. For quick and easy payment, click ✨here✨.

Due to the marathon, public transportation routes in the city will be affected, with possible delays and skipped bus stops.

We’ve gathered all the key transit updates you need to know ahead of the weekend:

🚎 Shuttles for the Marathon

Free shuttles (back and forth) will be available from 5:00 AM to 13:00.

  • Pickup from the east exit space at Teddy Stadium.
  • Drop-off in the area of Sacher Park, HaNasi HaShishi Street – Egged Terminal (near HaLe’um Parking Lot)
  • Shuttles will be waiting at the drop-off point to return runners to the starting point.

The shuttle schedule and route are available in the Trip Plan and on the Lines screens in the Moovit app!


πŸš† Israel Railways

Israel Railways will operate on its regular schedule to support marathon participants.

As part of the preparations for Jerusalem Marathon travelers on Friday, April 4, 2025, Israel Railways reminds passengers that night trains will be operating continuously throughout the night and early morning between Tel Aviv Savidor Center and Jerusalem Yitzhak Navon stations.

Additionally, for the convenience of marathon participants, Train 6709, departing at 4:49 AM from Tel Aviv Savidor Center, will also stop at Tel Aviv HaShalom and Tel Aviv HaHagana stations.

Israel Railways is prepared with standby trains that will be deployed as needed based on demand.

⚠️ Please note: When validating your train trip, make sure to open and close your ride in the app, even if the train station gates are open.


🚈 Light Rail Jerusalem 

In light of the Jerusalem Marathon, which will take place on Friday, April 4, 2025 (6th of Nisan, 5785), from 05:30 to approximately 10:00, and subject to police instructions, train service will not operate between Ammunition Hill Station and the Central Station in both directions.
Trains will run between Neve Yaakov – North and Ammunition Hill Station in both directions, as well as between the Central Station and Hadassah Ein Kerem Station in both directions.

During these hours, for your convenience, the Extra company will operate alternative bus lines between Ammunition Hill and the Central Station, both ways: 25, 45, 66, 66A, 65, 69, 68.


🚍 Buses

Many traffic routes will be closed due to the Jerusalem Marathon scheduled for Friday, 4/4/2025. Consequently, many bus lines will bypass stations in the area. Here is a list of the affected lines:

Egged

Lines with route/station changes: 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, 22A, 30A, 34, 35, 50, 80, 88, 402, 409, 416.

Lines canceled during the marathon (will resume after 12:00): 7, 13, 14, 17, 19, 30A, 39. Instead of line 19 from Mount Scopus to Hadassah Ein Kerem, line 19 will operate from Nayot Junction to Hadassah Ein Kerem. Instead of line 19 from Hadassah Ein Kerem to Mount Scopus, line 42A will operate from Hadassah Ein Kerem to Nayot Junction.

Lines operating as usual: 4, 16, 20, 21, 23, 23A, 24, 26, 26A, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 39, 80 (circular line in the Gilo neighborhood) and 150.

Kavim

Lines with route/station changes: 192, 194, 184, 226, 239, 246.

Extra

Lines with route/station changes: 1, 3, 25, 45, 53, 55, 59, 61, 65, 66, 66A, 68, 69, 541.

Lines 48 and 48א will be canceled during the marathon.

Tnufa

Lines with route/station changes: 630.

Superbus

Lines with route/station changes: 531, 510, 509, 504, 163, 136, 95, 92, 83A, 83, 82, 78, 77A, 77, 75, 74, 72, 71, 31, 91.

Lines canceled during the marathon only (05:00-12:20): 38.

Lines that will not operate at all on marathon day: 2, 49, 90, 97, 517.

Electra-Afikim

Lines with route/station changes: 142, 143, 148, 164, 166, 167, 168, 215, 216, 461, 462, 464, 467, 468, 949.

Lines canceled during the marathon only: 124.

Lines that will not operate on the marathon day: 120, 126.


It is recommended to plan your trip in advance πŸš₯. *There might be unexpected changes.*

Moovit is updated with latest changes that are being published by the bus operators and the Ministry of Transportation.

Safe travels πŸ™‚

The Moovit Team

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