After a one-year break: "Natal Runners in Color" will take place on November 19 | Israel Today

The "NATAL RACE RUNNERS RACE" of the NATAL Association, which provides psychological assistance to victims of trauma on just war and terrorism, will offer a competitive edge this year, thus also allowing professional runners and competitive running groups to take part.

About 5,000 people are expected to participate in the race, including: past and present fighters, preparatory students, teenagers, young people from Israel and the world, and groups of runners from all over the country.

The race will be led by NATAL's flagship groups 'Runners with Remy' - running and walking groups in a unique format for people dealing with post-trauma against the background of terrorism and war, operating in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and Modi'in. The race is divided into three sections: 1.5 km, 5 km and a competitive section of 10 km. This year, participants will be able to choose when registering for whom they are running under the message "Running in shoes of ...", in order to connect them to those competing. With the post-trauma and give everyone a name and place in the race.Also this year, the race will be held in cooperation with the Tel Aviv Municipality and Altshuler Shaham - the main sponsor of the race.

The "Color Runners" race is characterized by its colorfulness due to the paint powders thrown at the runners, those that symbolize the post-trauma, the "transparent" mental injury, the one that is not visible and many are not at all aware or even aware that they are dealing with it. This year, before and after the run, the runners will be painted with paint powders, colorful and friendly to man and the environment and not throughout the race, as every year, so as not to disturb the runners. The purpose of the race is to raise awareness of post-trauma in the context of war or terrorism and to raise donations so that the association can continue to provide the psychological assistance and support to all those struggling.

Efrat Shaprut, CEO of NATAL: "This year, NATAL responded to tens of thousands of Israelis throughout the country in light of the difficult events that took place this year, which affected the mental resilience of Israeli citizens.

After a year of hiatus due to the corona we are returning to the "Color Runners in Color" race and call on anyone who wants to get out of the routine, and for those looking for a slightly different race than those who know to come and paint the "transparent injury" in color, to run with us for all those dealing with post trauma "All proceeds from the race are dedicated to the continued operation of the association, which can continue to lend and help anyone who needs it."

The cost of participating in the race is 85 NIS for the 1.5 km end, 105 NIS for the 5 km end and 120 NIS for the 10 km end. The discounted registration ends on 26.10.