
On May 27th & 28st , the Municipality of Poros, the Saronic Triathlon Club and the company whynot are organizing the multisport race under the name POROSEA (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
Sunday May 27
Swim Events
The Swimming races 1500m & 3000m
are integrated to WSL OpenWater league
Swim 1500m : (14+ )
Age Groups Men – Women (*14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, +70).
* ages 12 & 13 will also be allowed in case of swimming athletes with proven races by the swimming association on free style for +400 meters.
Swim 3000m : (16+ )
Age Groups Men – Women (16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, +70)
Swim kids 300m : (8-14 years old)
Age Groups Boys – Girls (8-9, 10-12, 13-14)
City Run
City Run kids 1.5km (6-18 years old)
Age Groups Boys – Girls (6-9, 10-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18)
City Run 5km (12+ )
Age Groups Men – Women (12-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, +70)
City Run 10km (14+ )
Age Groups Men – Women (14-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, +70)
Sunday May 28
Triathlon
The Standard & Sprint triathlon races are integrated to WTL – Triathlon league
Standard: (Individual – Relay) (18+ years)
Swim: 1500m / Bike: 36km / 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), Women (only women) and Corporate
Sprint: (Individual – Relay) (16+ years)
Swim: 750m / Bike: 18km / Run: 5.7km
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), Women (only women) and Corporate
Aquathlon
Adults Aquathlon: (16+ years)
Swim: 750m / Run: 5.7km
Age Groups, Men – Women (+16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 -54, 55-59, +60)
Junior Aquathlon: (6 – 15 years old)
Swim: 150m / Run: 1km
Age Groups, Men – Women (6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-15). There is no overall division in kid’s races
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.
CORPORATE TEAM
make your corporate team
RACES
Schedule
Friday May 26
17.30 – 21.30: Registration services at Sygrou Building (Port of Poros)
Saturday May 27
08.30 – 21.00: Registration services at Sygrou Building [Attention, the Registration services is not in swimming races area].
10.30 : Kids Swimming 300m at the beach of Russian Naval Station
10.45 : Swimming 1.500m at the beach of Russian Naval Station
10.55 : Swimming 3.000m at the beach of Russian Naval Station
12.45 : Award ceremonies for Swimming Races at beach of the Russian Naval Station
17.30: Running 1.500m, start and finish at Iroon Square, Port of Poros.
17.50: Running 5.000m, start and finish at Iroon Square, Port of Poros.
18.00: Running 10.000m, start and finish at Iroon Square, Port of Poros
19.45: Award ceremonies for Running at Iroon Square, Port of Poros.
20.45: Race Briefing for Triathlon & Aquathlon at Sygrou Building
Sunday May 28
06.30 – 11.00: Registration services at Sygrou Building, [Attention, the Registration services is NOT in the swimming races area].
07.00 – 07.50: Bike check in for ALL races
08.00: Start of Sprint & Aquathlon
08.10: Start of Standard
11.15: Start of Junior Aquathlon
12.00 – 13.30: Bike check out*
12.30: Award ceremonies for triathlon and Αquathlon at 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.
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