Sun. 2 Jun. 2019
ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ, GR
Registration closed
Event description
Come to Greece… Come to Crete... with its highest mountain Psiloritis, where Zeus was raised." Run in Zeus' steps!
The race trail covers the distance that pilgrims of the sacred city of Minoan Knossos used to walk in order to climb Psiloritis mountain and honor their god, Zeus Cretagenes, who according to Ancient Greek Mythology was brought up in the cave of Ideon Andron, worship center and sanctum during the Minoan and Roman times. Today, Psiloritis Race links the myth with contemporary history as the runners will follow the traces of their ancestors on the holy mountain of Zeus Cretagenes.
The race will start on the morning of June 2 on Nida plateau in Anogia Crete. The athletes of 35 km will reach the summit of Psiloritis mountain – one of the UNESCO Global Geoparks at height of 2.456
The idea of a mountain race in Crete, with high international standards, was first born in June 2008 on Mt Olympus. Our love for the mountain Psiloritis where Zeus brought up, the promotion of the natural beauty of the area finally transformed the idea into practice .Having the support of the people who love the island and enjoy running on the mountains, we organize this event which is called the "Psiloritis Race" (PR). The event is organized with the kind support of the prefecture of Rethymno.
The race trail covers the distance that pilgrims of the sacred city of Minoan Knossos used to walk in order to climb Psiloritis mountain and honor their god, Zeus Cretagenes, who according to Ancient Greek Mythology was brought up in the cave of Ideon Andron, worship center and sanctum during the Minoan and Roman times. Today, Psiloritis Race links the myth with contemporary history as the runners will follow the traces of their ancestors on the holy mountain of Zeus Cretagenes.
The race will start on the morning of June 2 on Nida plateau in Anogia Crete. The athletes of 35 km will reach the summit of Psiloritis mountain – one of the UNESCO Global Geoparks at height of 2.456
The idea of a mountain race in Crete, with high international standards, was first born in June 2008 on Mt Olympus. Our love for the mountain Psiloritis where Zeus brought up, the promotion of the natural beauty of the area finally transformed the idea into practice .Having the support of the people who love the island and enjoy running on the mountains, we organize this event which is called the "Psiloritis Race" (PR). The event is organized with the kind support of the prefecture of Rethymno.
Location #
- Venue
- Psiloritis Race
- Address
- ΨΗΛΟΡΕΙΤΗΣ 2456
- Zip
- 740 51
- City
- ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ
- Country
- Greece
Races #
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Trail Race
Sun. 2 Jun. 2019
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07:30
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35 km
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Street of Kouroutes
Sun. 2 Jun. 2019
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09:00
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8.5 km
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Nordic Walking
Sun. 2 Jun. 2019
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09:00
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8.5 km
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Kids Race
Sun. 2 Jun. 2019
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09:15
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2.5 km
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Registration #
- Registration open
- Thu. 7 Mar. 2019
- Registration close
- Sun. 19 May. 2019 or sooner if the event is fully-booked.
- Participation
- Individual athletes
- Included
- Transfer (bus to Plateau), lunch
- Refund policy
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Insurance
- This event is insured through EventProtect.
A 5% insurance premium is applicable.
Practical info #
- Races
- Race information
- Transport to start
- Complimentary bus transport from finish
- Transport from finish
- Complimentary bus transport from finish
Course / track / circuit #
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Support stations
- 12 support stations along the course of the race
Facilities & services #
- Medical
- Registered Nurse and / or Emergency Medical services present.
- Parking
- Toilets
- Changing rooms
- Showers
Timing & certification #
- Timing
- Manual timing
- Certificate
- Electronic certificatesAvailable for download
- Medals
- Finalists medalsAll finalists will receive a medal. In the 35KM distance also all finishers will receive a medal.
- Trophies
- For gold, silver, and bronze winners
Documents #
Last updated: Sun. 10 Mar. 2019 13:10 +0200
Races
Trail Race #
- Distance
- 35 km
- Start date
- Sun. 2 Jun. 2019
- Start time
- 07:30
- Start location
- Psiloritis Race, ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ (GR)
- Finish location
- Psiloritis Race, ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ (GR)
- Cut-off
- 6h 30m
- Age categories
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18-29/ 30-39/ 40-49/ 50-59/ 60-79- Note(s)
- The «Psiloritis Race» will take place on a length total of 35 km. The race will start 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.
Street of Kouroutes #
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Start date
- Sun. 2 Jun. 2019
- Start time
- 09:00
- Start location
- Psiloritis Race, ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ (GR)
- Finish location
- Psiloritis Race, ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ (GR)
- Cut-off
- 2h 30m
- Age categories
- / 18-79
- Note(s)
- The route starts from the village and the birthplace of the first feminist Kallirois Siganou-Parren, Platania.
It runs through olive groves and vineyards and reaches the historic center of the municipality Amari headquarters of the Municipal Unit Kouroutes, Fourfouras.
Nordic Walking #
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Start date
- Sun. 2 Jun. 2019
- Start time
- 09:00
- Start location
- Psiloritis Race, ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ (GR)
- Finish location
- Psiloritis Race, ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ (GR)
- Cut-off
- 3h 30m
- Age categories
- / 18-79
- Note(s)
- The route starts from the village and the birthplace of the first feminist Kallirois Siganou-Parren, Platania.
It runs through olive groves and vineyards and reaches the historic center of the municipality Amari headquarters of the Municipal Unit Kouroutes, Fourfouras.
Kids Race #
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Start date
- Sun. 2 Jun. 2019
- Start time
- 09:15
- Start location
- Psiloritis Race, ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ (GR)
- Finish location
- Psiloritis Race, ΡΕΘΥΜΝΟ (GR)
- Cut-off
- 1h 30m
- Age categories
- / 10-17
- Note(s)
- The game is aimed at young activists, students, elementary school and high school. The journey of 2,000. placed in the Ampadia, between the historic villages of Amariotika Fourfoura and Kouroutes.
The starting point is at "Kalotas" where there is the eponymous source. The course is slightly downhill and the view stunning.
Map & accomodation
Organisation
- Company
- Psiloritis Race
- Event contact
- Andreas Androulidakis
- Phone
- +306932482208
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.psiloritisrace.com/
