Annual Maccabiah Night Run to see roads closed to traffic, Jerusalem Municipality announces

Jerusalem residents and visitors should prepare for significant traffic disruptions on Tuesday as major roads close for the annual Maccabiah Night Run. The Jerusalem Municipality announced that closures will begin at 5:00 p.m. and last until around 11:00 p.m., when the event concludes.

Drivers are advised that roads leading to the closed routes will also experience heavy congestion. The municipality has also implemented parking restrictions on Ben Zvi and Ruppin roads from Monday evening until midnight Tuesday to facilitate the event. The closures are necessary to ensure the safety of thousands of participants expected to take part in the races.

The Maccabiah Night Run offers participants a choice of a 5 km, 10 km, or half-marathon course. The route will take runners past prominent Jerusalem landmarks, including the Knesset, the Jerusalem Science Museum, Hebrew University, the Rose Garden, and Givat Ram Stadium. The event is set to feature music and light displays, adding a festive atmosphere to the nighttime race.