Race

From the Nova site to blooming fields: First Race of Hope to launch in Gaza border region

Race of Hope 2026 will take place on October 16 through Gaza border memorial sites, kibbutzim, and fields, with races, local produce, and performances.

Race of Hope – Sponsored by Israel Marathon.
US President Donald Trump gestures as he disembarks the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One, while he arrives at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, US, July 17, 2026.

US Education Department removes rules against discrimination, civil rights groups condemned move

People watch Macy's Fourth of July fireworks as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, from a ship at Brooklyn Bridge Marina, in New York City, US, July 4, 2026

Coast Guard removes environmentalist ship from US 250th anniversary parade over political banners

Runners make their way uphill toward Jaffa Gate, passing beneath the Tower of David’s iconic walls.

A city back on its feet after a month of war: The 2026 Jerusalem Marathon experience


Runners to race from Jerusalem to Eilat to raise money for at-risk youth

Race begins March 10 at 5 p.m. at Jerusalem's First Station.

Participants in the annual Afikim race from Jerusalem to Eilat

Iditarod sled-dog race losing Exxon support amid animal-rights pressure

“No reputable company wants to associate with a race that forces dogs to run until they collapse," PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman said.

Matt Hall gets his team ready at the ceremonial start of the Iditarod dog sled race in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., March 2, 2019.

Saudi Arabia hosts Israeli racers for Dakar Rally after new inroads

The rally website listed the teams as Belgian and American - a possible indicator of official reluctance to publicize an Israeli presence.

A Lightweight Vehicles Prototype team, operated by Israelis, takes part in the Dakar Rally, Saudi Arabia January 13, 2021. Picture taken January 13, 2021.

Democrat voters fuelling increasing divide over race in America - poll

America has grown increasingly polarized over the last four years thanks to Democrats hardening their stance on race relations and equality.

People take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement outside the US Supreme Court in Washington, US, June 18, 2020

Italian Tourist Board in Israel wishes Israeli team luck in Giro d'Italia

The Israeli team will race in the Giro d’Italia bicycle race for the third consecutive year and includes Guy Sagiv, the first Israeli rider ever to finish the race in 2018.

Bike race

African American history professor admits she lied about being black

Jessica A Krug has built her academic career upon a black identity she now admits is not her own.

People participate in a meditation walk in support of Black Lives Matter organized by the Portland Buddhist Peace Fellowship near the Justice Center in Portland, Oregon, U.S., September 1, 2020.

When cared for by white doctors, Black newborns are more likely to die

The mortality rate of Black newborns plunges when they are cared for by Black doctors

Doctor holds a stethoscope in front of a hospital background (illustrative)

Are Jews white? And why it matters

Did we personally experience antisemitism? If so, to what extent? Overall, how accepted did we feel here?

Protesters walk in the rain down 23rd Avenue South in Seattle on June 12 during a silent march organized by Black Lives Matter to protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd

Black Jews speak out during Floyd riots: Believe Us

“As the Jewish community reaches in and says how do we support their cause and how do we support the black community, it’s really important that people reach in to black Jews and other Jews."

A man and a woman hold hands aloft in Hyde Park during a "Black Lives Matter" protest following the death of George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis, London, Britain, June 3, 2020

Minneapolis rioters set buildings ablaze, grocer pleads to save stores

"It's heartbreaking, just heartbreaking. We are on our own to protect our businesses. We don't have a choice."

A man walks inside a damaged store as demonstrations against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd continue, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., May 30, 2020