Sun. 28 May. 2017
Mt. Ida Psiloritis (Crete), GR

Event description

"Come to Greece… Come to Crete... with its highest mountain Psiloritis, where Zeus was raised." Run in Zeus' steps...

Τhe non-profit company "Race Psiloritis" is organizing the seventh international sporting endurance event called "Psiloritis Race", with a threshold of 250 athletes from Greece and abroad.

The International Mountain Race Psiloritis, except the uniqueness of Crete, is offering a unique mountain endurance sporting experience and adventure. It aims to attract Greek and foreign athletes who dedicate themselves to mountain running and give them the opportunity to experience a unique struggle of 6 hours and 30 minutes in touch with the natural environment of the mountain.

Athletes who will take part in Psiloritis Race should be able to implement the philosophy of semi-autonomy, carrying mandatory minimum equipment that will provide them with both security and self-sufficiency during the race, despite the systematic and regular supply intervals of the event.

The Psiloritis Race will take place on a length total of 35 km. The race will start at 7:30am on Sunday, May 28, 2017 from the site Nida in Psiloritis. The athletes who will participate in the race will experience a combination of ground (length 16.5 km) asphalt (length 3 km) and paths (length 15.5 km). They will pass through the following locations: Nida, Akolita, Louki, Korifi-Timios Stavros, Kalogrades, Katafigio, Spilia, Pardi, Mesoskouro, Lakoudia, Kouroutes.

With your participation either as athletes, as volunteers or spectators, we invite you to join us and experience in person the Cretan hospitality.

Location #

Venue
Nida Plateau, Mt. Ida Psiloritis
Address
Anogia village
Zip
740 51
City
Mt. Ida Psiloritis (Crete)
Country
Greece

Races #

Trail race
Sun. 28 May. 2017
07:30
Athletics | Running Road
35 km
Street of Kouroutes (run)
Sun. 28 May. 2017
09:00
Athletics | Running Road
8.5 km
Nordic Walking
Sun. 28 May. 2017
09:00
Athletics | Running Road
8.5 km
Kids race
Sun. 28 May. 2017
09:15
Athletics | Running Road
2 km

Registration #

Registration open
Sun. 16 Apr. 2017
Registration close
Wed. 10 May. 2017 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
Participation
Individual athletes
Refund policy
Fees are non-refundable.

Practical info #

Transport to start
Complimentary bus transport to start
Transport from finish
Complimentary bus transport from finish

Course / track / circuit #

Difficulty
Moderate
Support stations
12 support stations along the course of the race
Highlights
The athletes who will participate in the race will experience a combination of ground (length 16.5 km), asphalt (length 3 km) and paths (length 15.5 km). They will pass through the following locations: Nida, Akolita, Louki, Korifi-Timios Stavros, Kalograd
Spectators area(s)
At the finish in Kouroutes

Facilities & services #

Medical
Registered Nurse and / or Paramedic present, Physician present.
Parking
Free
Toilets
Changing rooms
Showers

Timing & certification #

Timing
Manual timing
Certificate
Electronic certificates
Available for download
Medals
Finalists medals
All finalists will receive a medal. In the 35KM distance also all finishers will receive a medal.
Trophies
For gold, silver, and bronze winners

Races

Trail race #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 35 km
Start date
Sun. 28 May. 2017
Start time
07:30
Start location
Nida Plateau, Mt. Ida Psiloritis (Crete - Rethymno)
Finish location
Kouroutes, Greece
Cut-off
6h 30m
Age categories
/ 18-65

Street of Kouroutes (run) #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 8.5 km
Start date
Sun. 28 May. 2017
Start time
09:00
Start location
Platania, Greece
Finish location
Kouroutes, Greece
Cut-off
2h 30m
Age categories
/ 18-69

Nordic Walking #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 8.5 km
Start date
Sun. 28 May. 2017
Start time
09:00
Start location
Platania, Greece
Finish location
Kouroutes, Greece
Cut-off
3h 30m
Age categories
/ 18-69

Kids race #

Distance
  • Athletics | Running Road 2 km
Start date
Sun. 28 May. 2017
Start time
09:15
Start location
"Kalotas", Ampadia (GR)
Finish location
Kouroutes, Greece
Cut-off
1h 30m
Age categories
/ 10-17

Map & accomodation

Organisation

Company
Psiloritis Race
Event contact
Andreas Androulidakis