On 5 and 6 of October, the Municipality of Nafplio and the company whynot are organizing the multisport race under the name Nafplio challenge (triathlon, aquathlon and swimming races) in the beautiful areas of Tolo and Nafplio. The 1st day, swimming events will take place in Tolo, one of the most touristic destinations of Argolis, while on the 2nd day, triathlon and aquathlon races are scheduled at the seaside of Nafplio.
Under the auspices
of the Ministry of Culture
of the Ministry of Tourism
of the GNTO
Events και Ηλικιακές Κατηγορίες
Saturday October 5th
Swim Events
Swimming Kids 300m: Age Groups Boys – Girls (8-9, 10-12, 13-14)
Swimming 1.500m: Age Groups Men – Women (*12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, +70)
* Athletes 12 & 13 years old will also be allowed in case of swimming athletes with proven races on free style and for +400 meters
Swimming 3.000m: Age Groups Men – Women (16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, +70)
Contingency plans
Due to various unpredictable situations, a race may not be executed as planned. In this case, the organizing committee executes the race based on alternative emergency plans (Contingency plans), provided by the international federation. For example, if the swimming leg of a triathlon cannot be performed, then swimming is replaced by running.
Important note: in case of alternative contingency plans being implemented in a league race, the scoring applies as normal and it is calculated in the same way – based on time.
Important Comments – Awards
- There is no Overall category in childrens’ events.
- The First overall athlete will not be awarded inhis/hers age category.
- If there are no at least three athletes per age group, then merging will apply.
- There will not be any merging for the following age roup categories: +16-19 & 20-24 sprint distance and 18-24 Standard distance as well as the over 60.
- .For athletes with disabilities, separate awarding categories aplly. etc.).
Sunday October 6th
Triathlon
Standard 49,5km:
(Individual – Relay) (18+)
Swim: 1.500m, Bike: 38km, Run: 10km
Age Groups, Men – Women (18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 -54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, +70)
Relay: Men/mixed (teams either by men or mixed men-women), Women (only women) and Corporate.
Sprint 30km:
(Individual – Relay) (16+)
Swim: 750m, Bike: 24km, Run: 5km
Age Groups, Men – Women (+16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 -54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, +70)
Relay: Men/mixed (teams either by men or mixed men-women), Women (only women) and Corporate.
Aquathlon
Adults Aquathlon: (16+)
Swim: 750m, Run: 5km
Ηλικιακές Ανδρών – Γυναικών (16-20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, +70)
Junior Aquathlon : (6 – 15 ετών)
Swim: 150m, Run: 1km
There is no overall division in kid’s races
Age Groups, Boys – Girls (6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-15)
Calendar / Schedule
Friday October 4th
17.00 – 21.00: Registration services at Fougaro Art Center, Nafplio City
Saturday October 5th
- 08.00 – 21:00: Registration services at Fougaro Art Center, Nafplio City.
[Attention, the Registration services is not in swimming races area]. - 10.30: Swimming 1.500m at the beach of Psilli Ammos, Tolo
- 10.40: Swimming 3.000m at the beach of Psilli Ammos, Tolo
- 12.15: Kids Swimming 300mat the beach of Psilli Ammos, Tolo
- 12.30: Award ceremonies for Swimming Races at beach of Psilli Ammos, Tolo
- 17.00: Running 1.500m, start and finish at the center of Tolo.
- 17.20: Running 5.000m, start and finish at the center of Tolo.
- 18.00: Award ceremonies for Running at the center of Tolo.
- 19.30: Race Briefing for Triathlon & Aquathlon at Fougaro Art Center, Nafplio City
Sunday October 6th
- 06.30 – 11.00: Registration services at port of Nafplio, next to transition zone.
- 07.00 – 07.50: Bike check in for ALL races
- 08.00: Start of Sprint & Aquathlon races
- 08.15: Start of Standard race
- 11.15: Start of Junior Aquathlon race
- 11.45 – 13.30: Bike check out
- 12.30: Award ceremonies for triathlon and Αquathlon at the finish line
** Due to the fact the transition zone contains important athletes’ assets, finishers’ presence will not be allowed, and of course no bikes will be taken before the designated time. In case of violation of the above, athletes are automatically disqualified.
Nafplio, the capital of the prefecture of Argolida and the first capital of Greece, is a picturesque city with a significant history and deeply rooted cultural traditions. Built at the foot of two forts, Palamidi and Acronafplia, today it has a population of around 19,000 inhabitants and a growing tourism. Nafplio is a neoclassical 19th century city with great tradition and centuries of history. Nafplio combines a set of images that fascinates visitors. The main source of income is tourism as it is a popular destination all year round. The city operates a commercial port that exports mainly agricultural products of the hinterland of the county.
Tolo is a pretty seaside town with about 2,500 inhabitants. It is located a short distance south of Nafplio and attracts many tourists during the summer months. The natural surroundings of the town with its beautiful beaches create a picturesque, romantic and idyllic picture. Opposite the port, one can admire the three little islands, Koronisi, Romvi and Daskalio. The main occupations of the residents of Tolo are primarily tourism and fishery. Tolo is renowned for its excellent tourist infrastructure, impressive natural beauty as well as its warm hospitality of its inhabitants, qualities which attract visitors from around the world.
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