Winner Epic Israel announces return to Galilee first since October 7
The Winner Epic Israel mountain biking race is returning to the Western Galilee region for the first time since the October 7 conflict. Organizers view the event as a symbolic effort to revitalize the region's economy and tourism.
Why it matters
The event serves as a cultural and economic indicator of recovery and normalization in northern Israel following years of regional instability.
Winner Epic Israel 2026 will return to the Western Galilee for the first time since the war forced the closure of the region's trails nearly three years ago, bringing hundreds of mountain bikers back to the North from October 14-17.Held in memory of the late Giora Tsachor and in partnership with Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), the four-day event is sponsored by Winner and Specialized. The race will take place throughout the Mateh Asher Regional Council and Nahariya, passing through forests, singletrack trails and off-road terrain that have recently been rehabilitated and reopened.The race will cover approximately 300 kilometers and 3,000 meters of cumulative climbing.
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