The traditional Or Yehuda race that takes place every year for the 12th year was held last Friday in Or Yehuda with the participation of hundreds of runners.
The race took place this year to mark the Shabbat of the kidnapped from Hamas captivity.
Orit Meir, the mother of Almog Meir Jan, who has been in captivity for over 4 months, started the race to 5 kilometers and received emotional applause from the crowd of runners who were excited along with her.
Orit said on the launch podium: "I want Almog and the other kidnapped people at home. Do everything to bring them back."
The mayor, Liat Shochat: "This is a holiday for our city and it is a pride to celebrate such an important sporting event. I wish the abductees would be here next year to run with us."
Or Yehuda race for the return of the abducted/official website, photo: Studio Israel
Later, a special 2 km race was held in memory of the late Hadar Cohen, who fell at the Nablus gate 8 years ago. Hundreds of residents and students participated in this race, who ran together with Hadar's family, parents Ofer and Siegal, as well as soldiers The Hadar Company named after her.
Another exciting moment took place with the start of the 300-meter race for families with special needs. At the closing ceremony, the participants released yellow balloons that carry a prayer for the return of the prisoners.
In the 10 km race, Noa Barkman won first place with a time 35:44 minutes.
Mantamer Bikaya and Naomi Ben David finished after her.
In the corresponding heat for men, Abba Dego finished in a time of 31:34.00 minutes and was ahead of Shahar Egor and Nir Ishar.
In the 5 km heat, Arbel Hansel finished first with 15:23.43 minutes, all this before Dvir Toval and Tshager Kasa. In the women's category, Orli Berhana was first and ahead of Lehi Kaufman and Lehi Steinfeld.
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