You could say that it is as demanding as the 40km course, albeit with half the elevation gain compared to the Marathon. If not for experienced athletes, it’s certainly a race for well-trained athletes. There are common points in common with the Marathon, such as the Vyros Gorge crossing and part of the route of the Dumbitsa Pass. In this year’s 13th edition, runners will enjoy the descent to Kalyves and from there to the Vyros Gorge where the views are spectacular. This is followed by a 1km ascent through the Vyros Gorge passing the most beautiful point in the gorge, Stenema.

There is great variety in the terrain as it follows asphalt at the start and then stone cobbled paths, trails, heavy dirt roads, passage through the Vyros Gorge and rocky terrain. It is signposted along its entire length and no orienteering skills are required. Continuing on the correct route is aided by the regular signposting of the paths (coloured markings on rocks) and their natural topography where present.

Race Information

Positive Altitude Race: 1224m
Race length: 23km

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The refueling stations of the Experience route are:

1. EXOCHORI, 5th km
2. FARAGI, 7th km
3. TSERIA, 10,5th km
4. KALO, 17,5th km

At the stations, athletes will be offered water, sweet and salty snacks and energy jets.

Each athlete is obliged to have his/her participation number on the front of his/her shirt. The number may not be tampered with in any way.

During the race there will be 3 time checkpoints in between.

Regarding the time limits of the race, there is no time limit of exclusion for this race, however the race will be closed 9 hours after the start. Athletes who drop out for any reason are obliged to inform the judge at the nearest control station. Athletes who finish after the 9-hour time limit are deemed not to have completed the race and will be considered void.

For more information see the Conditions of Participation.