Psiloritis Race

Description:

Τhe non-profit organization “Psiloritis Race” is organizing the 10th international sporting endurance event called «Psiloritis Race», with athletes from Greece and abroad. The entries for the 10th international mountain trail race, Psiloritis Race have already started. 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 six (6) hours and thirty (30) minutes in touch with the natural environment of the mountain. Hence, athletes who will take part in «Psiloritis Race» should be able to implement the philosophy of semi-autonomy, carrying a 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 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2018 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.