In the lead-up to Israel’s Memorial Day, thousands of Israel Defense Forces soldiers took part in “Running in Their Memory,” a series of commemorative events held across elite units to honor comrades who fell in the line of duty.
More than 800 active-duty troops, reservists and support personnel joined the Yahalom Unit’s inaugural memorial race, establishing a new tradition for the elite combat engineering unit. In the Egoz commando unit, over 250 fighters ran a 9-kilometer (5.6-mile) route symbolizing the unit’s number—621.
מירוץ "רצים לזכרם", התקיים במספר יחידות בצה"ל לקראת יום הזיכרון. הריצה הינה מסורת ייחודית להנצחת החללים שנפלו בעת מילוי תפקידם לאורך השנים.
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בריצה של יחידת "יהל"ם" השתתפו למעלה מ-800 לוחמים, חיילי מטה ומשרתי מילואים, ולקחו חלק במקצים באורכים שונים. זוהי הפעם הראשונה שהיחידה קיימה… pic.twitter.com/PS8kjXlLzY
Duvdevan Unit soldiers participated in “Navigating in Their Memory,” with each team honoring specific fallen comrades through navigational challenges and values-based discussion circles. Meanwhile, Meitar Unit combatants and support staff ran a 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) course from Ramat Gan Stadium, each dedicating their run to a fallen soldier. The event concluded with remembrance circles to share their stories.
These memorial initiatives reflect the IDF’s commitment to preserving the legacy of the fallen through meaningful, unit-driven traditions.
