The route ran through vineyards throughout the Gezer Regional Council in central Israel.The wine-drinking half marathon is run in other places around the world. It is based on the original Beaujolais marathon, which takes place each year in eastern France near the Rhône River.The event was brought to Israel by Israel Marathon.There were shorter races for those who could not tackle the half marathon. The five-kilometer race, for example, began in the Barkan Winery and ended at the Tal Lookout, named after Tzemach Tal from Kibbutz Hulda. At the conclusion, runners joined a dance party with a professional DJ – and more wine.For those who were running longer, starting at the Tal Lookout, the participants continued on to the Herzberg, Ben Nun and Ya'ara wineries where more wine and music was waiting for them. The event finished off at the Bezek Winery with a dance party for all.
First wine-drinking half marathon comes to Israel
Participants showed up in a variety of costumes to run the festive half marathon. Some of the tasting stations included raging parties with music and food.
