A security man watches over his subject, Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, as the latter briefs the press on the March 1st planned Jerusalem International Marathon. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Councilman and Sports Portfolio Administrator, Elisha Peleg, briefs the press on the March 1st planned Jerusalem International Marathon. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat goes over his speech one more time just before briefing the press on the March 1st planned Jerusalem International Marathon. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Helium filled balloons are ready for release above the Old City walls following a press conference lead by Mayor Nir Barkat. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat briefs the press on the March 1st planned International Marathon in which 17,000 runners are expected to take part from all over the world. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat briefs the press on the March 1st planned International Marathon in which 17,000 runners are expected to take part from all over the world. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat briefs the press on the March 1st planned International Marathon in which 17,000 runners are expected to take part from all over the world. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat prepares to release helium filled balloons above the Old City walls following a press conference on the March 1st planned Jerusalem International Marathon. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, a marathon runner who has participated in five international marathons, inspects and appreciates a New Balance sports shoe. New Balance is a major sponsor for the 2013 Jerusalem International Marathon. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat briefs the press on the March 1st planned International Marathon in which 17,000 runners are expected to take part from all over the world. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat briefs the press on the March 1st planned International Marathon in which 17,000 runners are expected to take part from all over the world. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat (2nd right) is presented with his running shirt for the 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon. Barkat is designated as runner number 5,000. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat, a marathon runner who has participated in five international marathons, inspects and appreciates a New Balance sports shoe. New Balance is a major sponsor for the 2013 Jerusalem International Marathon. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat briefs the press on the March 1st planned International Marathon in which 17,000 runners are expected to take part from all over the world. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat (3rd from left) is busy using his iPhone at a press briefing on the March 1st planned Jerusalem International Marathon. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat (2nd right) is presented with his running shirt for the 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon. Barkat is designated as runner number 5,000. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Helium filled balloons celebrating the 2013 Jerusalem International Marathon bear the King David Citadel icon as the tower itself is visible in the background. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.

Banners celebrating the 2013 Jerusalem International Marathon frame the Dormition Abbey on Mount Zion in the background. Jerusalem, Israel. 4-Feb-2013. Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat holds a press conference on the rooftop of the Mamilla Hotel, overlooking the Old City and many of the city's famous icons, on the upcoming 3rd Jerusalem International Marathon to take place March 1st.