IDF Combat soldiers run across the country

IDF Spokesman
www.idf.il
12 June '11

http://www.idf.il/1393-12006-en/Dover.aspx


The IDF's infantry Golani Brigade race across Israel recently took off, the race emphasizing the brigade's legacy, health and a love of Israel to all those who participate

The 26th infantry Golani Brigade race began on Sunday (June 11) in a ceremony at the start line in Mount Hermon, and will continue throughout the country ending this coming Thursday (June 16) in a formal ceremony at the Ink Flag plaza in Eilat (where a handmade Israeli flag was raised during the War of Independence).

In addition, high school students from around the country, representatives of various youth groups, representatives of municipalities hosting the marathon, representatives of the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers (AWIS) and representatives from company "adopt a soldier" which adopted the Golani battalions will join the event.


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The Golani marathon is an inseparable part of the legacy and ethics of the brigade during which its history is passed on, from the battles of the War of Independence to recent battles, in every front in Israel. The goal of the race is to encourage teenagers to join combat units, strengthen the connection between the IDF and the Israeli community, stress the importance of health and exercise and cultivate the ethic of the love of Israel.

Preparation for the race took place in collaboration with the Israel Police Traffic Department. At the main junctures where it was necessary to block traffic for the safety of the participants, traffic will be blocked for short periods of time according to necessity, with minimal damage in routine traffic and its continual flow as much as possible.

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