Conquering Mount Hermon | Marathon Israel's Most Brutally Beautiful Trail Mountain Challenge

Conquering Mount Hermon | Marathon Israel's Most Brutally Beautiful Trail Mountain Challenge ​Running 10K with a punishing 1,000 meters of cumulative altitude gain is hard enough—doing it on Israel's highest peak during a time of war takes a completely different level of courage! ​In this vlog, I take you inside the 2026 Hermon Challenge. Watch as some of Israel's most talented and resilient trail runners risk everything to head to the war-torn North. This wasn't just a race; it was a powerful show of support, a symbol of national strength, and a defiance of fear. ​Created by Marathon Israel, this incredible event brought together a diverse community of runners from every corner of the land, spanning varied backgrounds, cultures, and faiths. Together, we didn't just run—we stood united on the slopes where ancient history and modern resilience meet. ​The Bible truly came alive in the Holy Land as we embodied the timeless words of King David’s Psalm 133, written about the very mountain we conquered: ​"Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brothers also to dwell together... As the dew of Hermon which runs down on the mountains of Zion, for there the Lord commanded the blessing, life forever." ​If you want to see what true strength, unity, and the raw beauty of Israel look like, hit play. ​Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more epic trail running adventures across the Holy Land and the world at large! 🏃‍♂️⛰️🇮🇱 #WeRunEverywhere #HermonChallenge #MarathonIsrael #TrailRunning #MountHermon #IsraelResilient #Psalm133 #HolyLandRunners #mountainrunning The Hermon – more than what you thought! Just as the snow gives way to the spring sun, we set out to conquer the highest peak in Israel. The Hermon Challenge combines a tough physical course, spectacular scenery and an inspiring technical run. Hermon Challenge is the only Israeli race to be a member of the The World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) The WMRA has a goal of promoting running competitions and athletic performance for all ages and abilities in places of natural beauty giving people fantastic memorable experiences. Starting in 2021 in partnership with the IAAF, Trail Runnings International Association (ITRA) and the International Association of Ultra Running (IAU) a combined World Championships will be held signalling a new era for the WMRA and a desire to bring the sports many disciplines together. We used the following equipment to complete this challenge: Extreme Bifocal Eyewear https://extreme5.co.il/en 10% Discount Code: samuel10 Adidas Adizero Evo SL https://www.adidas.co.il/en/adizero-e... Garmin Fenix 6x https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/641435 GoPro Hero 12 Black Creator Edition https://www.bug.co.il/brand/gopro/her... HOVERAir X1 Pro https://www.ronlight.co.il/product-ca... SUBSCRIBE:    / isratrack   BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ShmuelTh... FOLLOW SHMUEL 'THE RUNNING TOUR GUIDE' ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ▪︎FACEBOOK:   / therunningtourguide   ▪︎INSTAGRAM:   / therunningtourguide   ▪︎TWITTER: https://twitter.com/isratrack?lang=en ▪︎STRAVA:   / strava   ☆Please feel free to mail me @ [email protected] / [email protected] Thank You for following!