Hermon Challenge

The Hermon Challenge will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026, starting from the lower cable car and finishing at the upper cable car on Mount Hermon, Israel. This vertical challenge offers four options: 10 km (1000 m cumulative elevation gain), 7 km (520 m elevation gain), 2.7 km run (400 m elevation gain), and 2.7 km walk (400 m elevation gain). The event is described as the first vertical challenge in the country, combining physical difficulty, spectacular views, and technical running.

All participants must follow event regulations and medical information as provided by the organizer. The route begins at the lower cable car, includes a slight descent toward the extreme sleds and reservoir, connects to Highway 999 toward Zion, and finishes at the upper cable car. The Hermon Challenge is described as a technical run perfect for fans of extreme challenges, with the mountain teaching runners to flow rather than fight.

• Race legend Roy Kalmer: “On Mount Hermon I learned one of my most important lessons. We don't fight the mountain. We flow with it. My breath stopped twice on the way up from the difficulty and at the top from the view.”
• Course maps and water station locations are available on the event website.
• Age categories, kit distribution, list of participants, race shirt details, accommodation information, and results are accessible via the event page.
• Registration closes 38 days, 16 hours, 13 minutes, and 10 seconds from the time of the page view. Participants should check the website for exact deadlines.
• Partners in the journey are listed on the event website.

The Hermon Challenge takes place as the snow gives way to spring sun, conquering the summit of Israel’s highest mountain. The 10 km distance offers 1000 m of cumulative elevation gain, making it a true vertical challenge. The 2.7 km walking option is available for those who prefer a non‑competitive ascent.

• Contact: Israel Marathon – Initiation and Marketing of Sports Events via the contact form on the website.
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• The event is promoted under “Marathon Israel” and the “House of Runners” community.
• No specific age restrictions beyond standard age categories are listed in the visible text.

The Hermon Challenge on Mount Hermon offers 10 km, 7 km, 2.7 km run, and 2.7 km walk options, starting from the lower cable car and finishing at the upper cable car with steep cumulative elevation gains (up to 1000 m), tight cut‑offs, and spectacular views of Israel’s highest peak.