Porosea / The Event
June 08-09 / 2019
On June 8th & 9th, the Municipality of Poros, the Saronic Triathlon Club and the company whynot are organizing the multisport race under the name POROSEA 2019 (triathlon, aquathlon, swimming and running races) on the beautiful island of Poros.
The cosmopolitan beauty of Poros, along with the amazing racing routes and the unique sea water, promises an extraordinary athletic weekend, right at the beginning of the summer.
Under the auspices
- of the Ministry of Culture
- of the Ministry of Tourism
- of the GNTO
Welcoming note from the mayor,
It is our goal and objective to carefully and systematically develop annual sports tourism events on our island. Poros is becoming a sports happening destination, where athletes, families and friends are well respected. Our cooperation with the Company whynot is the proof that our goals are high. We will work closely with a company that has extensive experience in national cycling tournaments, triathlon races, running events and multi-day tours. During the two-day race period, the municipality, its services, the volunteers, the local businesses and the Associations will collaborate with whynot company so that everything will run smoothly, not only in terms of the race itself, but also in the hospitality aspect, the ongoing events and generally all these preparations that will make our visitors experience an unforgettable weekend.
I wish you a great training session and we are looking forward to welcoming you on our island.
Ioannis Dimitriadis
Mayor of Poros
Races & Age Groups
Saturday June 8th
Swim Events
Swim kids 300m : (2005 – 2011)
Age Groups, Boys – Girls (8-9, 10-12, 13-14)
Swim 1500m : (2005 and before)
Age Groups, Men – Women (14–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, +60)
Swim 3000m : (2003 and before)
Age Groups, Men – Women (16–19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, +60)
City Run
City Run kids 1500m (2013-2001)
Age Groups, Boys – Girls (6-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18)
City Run 5000m (2007 and before)
Age Groups, Men – Women (12-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, +60)
City Run 10000m (2005 and before)
Age Groups, Men – Women (14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, +60)
Sunday June 9th
Triathlon
Standard: (Individual – Relay) 2001 and before
Swim: 1500m / Bike: 40km / Run: 10km
Age Groups, Men – Women (+18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 -54, 55-59, +60)
Relay: Men/mixed (teams either by men or mixed men-women) and Women (only women)
Sprint: (Individual – Relay) 2003 and before
Swim: 750m / Bike: 20km / 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)
Relay: Men/mixed (teams either by men or mixed men-women) and Women (only women)
Super Sprint: 2007 and before
Swim: 350m / Bike: 7.5 km / Run: 2km
Age Groups, Men – Women (12-13, 14-15, 16-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 -54, 55-59, +60)
Kids: 2007 – 2013
Swim: 150m / Bike: 5.4km / Run: 0.8km
Age Groups, Boys – Girls (6-7, 8-9, 10-12). There is no overall division in kid’s races
Aquathlon
Adults Aquathlon: 2003 and before
Swim: 750m / 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)
Remarks – Awards
- There is no overall division in kid’s races.
- In order to have an awarding category, at least three athletes are required; otherwise, the age group class will be incorporated with the next one.
- The first athletes of the overall divisions cannot be awarded in its age group class as well.
Events
Schedule
Friday June 7th, 2019
17.00 – 21.00: Registration services at the Sygrou Building, port of Poros.
First Day of the Races
Saturday June 8th 2019
10.00 – 21.00: Registration services at the Sygrou Building.
[Attention, the Registration services is not in swimming races area. ]
11.00 : Kids Swimming 300m at the beach of the Russian Naval Station
11.15 : Kids Swimming 1.500m at the beach of the Russian Naval Station
11.30 : Kids Swimming 3.000m at the beach of the Russian Naval Station
13.45: Award ceremonies for Swimming at the beach of the Russian Naval Station
17.45 – 18.00: Running 1.500m, start and finish at the Iroon Square, Port of Poros.
18.00 – 18.50: Running 5.000m, start and finish at the Iroon Square, Port of Poros.
18.10 – 19.20: Running 10.000m, start and finish at the Iroon Square, Port of Poros.
20.00 – 20.45: Award ceremonies for Running at the Iroon Square, Port of Poros..
20.30: Pasta Party
21.00 – 21.45: Race Briefing for Triathlon & Aquathlon at the Sygrou Building
Second Day of the Races
Sunday June 9th, 2019
07.00 – 11.00: Registration services at the Sygrou Building.
[Attention, the Registration services is not in swimming races area.]
07.30 – 08.30: Bike check in for Standard & Sprint
09.00: Start of Sprint & Aquathlon races
09.15: Start of Standard race
10.30 – 11.00: Bike check in for Super Sprint & Kids
11.30: Start of Super Sprint race
12.30: Start of Kids triathlon race
12.30 – 14.00: Bike check out
14.00: Award ceremonies for triathlon and aquathlon at the Iroon Square, Port of Poros
General Information
Poros is located in the southwestern Saronic Gulf off the Peloponnese coast. The island has an area of 23 sq. kilometers and a population of 3,993; the municipal boundaries include 36 sq. kilometers of land on the Peloponnese side, extending from Galatas to the coast opposite Hydra. Poros is 29 nautical miles from Piraeus, with daily sea links to the port. Its terrain features several coves and beaches as well as two low mountains—Profitis Ilias (alt. 314 meters) and Vigla (alt. 378 meters)—with dense tree and shrub cover. The sheltered harbor in the strait is framed by the mountains of Trizinia and Methana in the distance, creating a tranquility beautifully described by the Nobel laureate poet George Seferis in his poem “Kichli,” which he wrote while staying at the Villa Galini.
Poros’s harbor is the safest in the Saronic and one of the best-sheltered natural harbors in Greece, with moorings for 200 boats and anchorage for many more. It is ideal for sailing, sea kayaking, diving, and water skiing, with large, undeveloped tracts of pine forest for cycling, hiking, and mountain biking. Poros Town is built along a low promontory extending into the strait and is marked by the clock tower on a small ridge over it. The long, open waterfront is framed by neoclassical structures, while stepped or sloped passages wind up from the quay to the town.
Sightseeing
Finds from local excavations are housed in the Archaeological Museum, while other sights include an interesting shell collection at the Municipal Library and an assortment of artifacts at the Folklore Collection in the Syngrou Building. Other points of interest are the ruins of Poseidon’s temple at Palatia and the 18th-century Zoodohos Pigi Monastery. Easy access to the Peloponnese coast recommends Poros as a base for exploring nearby sites such as the Lemon Grove (Lemonodassos), scant ruins of a temple dedicated to Artemis at Artymos, ancient Troezen, the Psifta wetlands, and the Methana volcano. Epidaurus, Mycenae, and other famed archaeological sites in the Argolid can also be reached within an hour’s drive
by sea
Hellenic Seaways and the Saronic Ship Consortium will offer special rates for ferry tickets for the event.
by road
If you have a car or another means of transport of your own, you may take the Athens-Corinth highway heading for Epidaurus.
From Galatas, you are crossing Poros with the boats departing every 10 ‘or by ferry (taking a ferry) at the following times:
Friday -Saturday
Galatas > Poros: 06:30 – 22:10 (every 30′)
Sunday
Galatas > Poros: 07:00, 08:00, 08:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00
Poros> Galatas : 07:10, 08:10, 08:50, 10:40, 11:10, 12:10, 13:10
Under The Auspices
Sponsors
Communication Sponsors
Supporters
FAQS
When cut offs apply for a race, they are mentioned on the page with all the technical specifications of that race.
The Award’s categories are listed in the race announcement as well as on the page with all the technical specifications per race.
The cost of all race options changes depending on the time the registration is made. The earlier, the cheaper!
Yes they will be. Each athlete, its family and friends will have special discount offers on both accommodation and dining. All affiliated businesses will be posted on the events web page with their specific discounts and their final prices.
Yes it could. The event schedule might be modified due to various reasons. Responsible for the race program is the representative of the Technical Committee. In any case, there will be an announcement – post on the website and as well as on the social media pages.
1. Choose ONE race option
2. Select “Add to cart”
3. You will be directed to cart page. Make sure, you have selected the your desirable option and press “Proceed to checkout”
4. If you are a customer, click on “Returning customer”, otherwise fill up the form below
5. By filling up the billing details, you create an account on our data base. On the field “Create account password”, please enter any password you wish. This is a very important step.
6. Choose the payment method and select “Place order”
7. You have registered. Please read carefully the e-mail you will receive and follow the instructions.
2. Select “Add to cart”
3. You will be directed to cart page. Make sure, you have selected the your desirable option and press “Proceed to checkout”
4. If you are a customer, click on “Returning customer”, otherwise fill up the form below
5. By filling up the billing details, you create an account on our data base. On the field “Create account password”, please enter any password you wish. This is a very important step.
6. Choose the payment method and select “Place order”
7. You have registered. Please read carefully the e-mail you will receive and follow the instructions.
The supporting documents that should be send to contact@why-n.gr are:
• Recent medical certificate
• Payment receipt if payment was made by bank deposit.
• Recent medical certificate
• Payment receipt if payment was made by bank deposit.