The Israel Marathon Company leads for the seventh time in a row one of the important concept events “Hermon Challenge”, a unique event of its kind in Israel held in cooperation with the Hermon site and the Golan Regional Council. A unique experience of a challenging race to the summit of Hermon, climbing and running that combines a spectacular view, atmosphere and an unforgettable experience The race will include three legs of different levels of difficulty.
The race will take place next Friday 2.6.23 and the start will be at 6:00 am. Registration for the race has opened, and it will close on 30/5 at 15:00.
Hundreds of runners have already registered for the various stages of the challenge. 2.7 km challenge run leg and up to 400 m cumulative climb, 7 km challenge run leg and 400 m cumulative climb and vertical challenge leg, 10 km run and 1000 m climb cumulative.
For the first time this year, the race is renewing a camping area where the race participants can spend the night the night before the race, in a pleasant atmosphere together with all the participants.
The starting point will be from the lower level, near the ‘Moni Harmoni’, with the beginning of a climb with a strong gradient of 25% for hundreds of meters until stabilizing and reaching a water station after the first kilometer, in front of a spectacular view of the starting point. The route continues with a more moderate climb until near the end, where the runners are waiting for the last hundred meters on a sharp slope. The end point is on the upper level with a spectacular view of the entire Hermon site and the horizon.
Ofer Padan, CEO and owner of the Israel Marathon, says: “Like the eyes of the state, this race has also become ‘in our eyes’, this event makes us excited every time anew, the adrenaline reaches the sky with unusual intensities, the challenge, as it is called: to climb the highest mountain in the country and feel that there is nothing standing in the way of the desire, to stand on the summit after a difficult road and enjoy a whole celebration of thrills, heroes for one day or for much longer. The vision to hold a summer race at the Hermon site was born out of the desire to preserve the country’s symbols, which are an integral part of our heritage and similar to prestigious mountain races in the world. Hermon Challenge has become a unique sporting event, which combines values and running abilities in challenging terrain.”
Rafael Neve, CEO of the Hermon site, adds: “The Hermon site began as a winter sports site, even though many athletes visit the site in various fields in the summer as well. It is important for us to preserve this connection. We are proud to be part of the challenge that has become an annual tradition, led by the Israel Marathon Company and the Golan Regional Council. The Mount Hermon challenge is an experience for all the participants who get to touch the summit, in the best period in terms of weather. I suggest that all runners and family members take advantage of the day to spend the summer at the Hermon site.”
For more information and to register for the race, click on this link: Hermon Challenge