Race Announcement
«Epidavrios Dromos 21km»
21km Race record: Ali Wright | 01:24:07
Race day : Sunday May 25th
Races: 21km, 5km, 1.5km
Distances – Categories :
Running events:
Half-Marathon 21km
Elevation Gain : 479m
Road race on mixed terrain: public road-asphalt 16km, terrain-trail 5km
START – 21km:Small theater of Epidaurus
FINISH: Ancient Stadium of Asclepius of Epidaurus (Lygourio Village)
Age Groups, Men – Women: 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,+70
Entry limit: 500 athletes
Cut off limits: The first half of the race in 2:15h and 4:30h., for completing the race. Otherwise, athletes run at their own risk on the road.
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/16877207
Water – Food stations: 5km, 10km, 13.5km, 16.5km, and the Finish area).
Description 21km
The race starts from the Small Theater of Epidaurus where the athletes must have gathered at least 45′ before the start. At the begging, the route is dirt since we are in an archaeological site. The terrain then alternates between cobblestones and asphalt. The athletes pass through the port of Epidaurus, through the village and then head towards Lygourio. At the 8.5 km, a trail uphill path (trail) begins with duration of about 2.5 km. After the end of the path, the athletes run for about 2.5km on asphalt, before continuing for a 1km on a trail path towards the village of Lygourio. Following the signs, the athletes run on the cobblestones of Lygouri, in front of the main square and through the main road towards the finish line. Before reaching the archaeological site of the theater of Epidaurus, the athletes turn left to follow the dirt road that leads to the Ancient Stadium of Asclepius of Epidaurus – finish line.
Race 5km
Elevation Gain : 35m
Road race on mixed terrain: public road-asphalt 3.5km, rough terrain-trail 1.5km
START: Central square of Lygourio village
FINISH: Ancient Stadium of Asclepius of Epidaurus
Age Groups, Men – Women: 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,+70
Entry limit: 500 Athletes
Cut off limits: The first half of the race in 20min and 45min, for completing the race. Otherwise, athletes run at their own risk on the road.
Water – Food stations: 2.5km and at the finish line.
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/16896914
Note: Police will be supervising the traffic during the race.
Description
The race starts from the central square of Lygourio, where the athletes should have gathered at least half an hour before the start. The route is easy and mostly on asphalt road (3.5km. Just before reaching the archaeological site of the theater, the athletes turn left to follow the dirt road that leads to the finish line.
Eligibility of Participation – 21km & 5km
Eligible to participate are men and women, over 18 years old, who fully and unconditionally accept the conditions of participation in the event and will run at their own risk and must have recently undergone medical examinations proving their ability to take part in long distance road races. Athletes 16 & 17 years old can also take part only with the consent of their guardians. In this case, registration must be submitted online by their guardian; otherwise the guardian must be present when receiving the BIB number. All athletes must participate in no more than one race.
Kids Run 1500m
START: Ancient Stadium of Asclepius of Epidaurus
FINISH: Ancient Stadium of Asclepius of Epidaurus
Age Groups: 6-9,10-12, 13-14, 15-16.
There is no overall division in kid’s races.
Entry limit: 100 Athletes
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3025382148098977152
Description
The race starts and finiskes inside the Ancient Stadium of Asclepius of Epidaurus
Eligibility of Participation on Kids Run
All children of the above age categories can participate under the responsibility of their guardians. The children that wish to participate, they must have been recently examined by a doctor. Registrations should be submitted electronically by their guardian., otherwise the guardian must be present when receiving the BIB number.
All children who finish will be given a commemorative medal.
Calendar / Schedule
Saturday, May 24th
12.00 – 21.00: Registration services at (AKTIS cafe, Port of Epidaurus)
20.00 – 20.45: Briefing (PRAXIS cafe, Port of Epidaurus)*
Sunday, May 25th
Registration services
07.00 – 08.30: Small theater of Epidaurus – at the starting point of 21km. Registration services for 21, 5km & Kids races.
09.00 – 10.15: The central square of Lygourio – at the starting point of 5km. Registration services for 5km & Kids races
10.30 – 11.00: Ancient Stadium of Asclepius of Epidaurus. Registration services for Kids races
Starting Schedule
09:00: Start 21km – Small theater of Epidaurus ( Epidaurus Village)
10:30: Start 5km – The central square of Lygourio
11:15: Start 1500m – Ancient Stadium of Asclepius of Epidaurus
11.45: Award ceremonies
Registration
Registrations must be made online at: www.why-n.gr. Registrations can also take place at the secretariats ONLY on Saturday. Simultaneously with the registration, the athlete declares UNRESERVATION that he/she accepts the conditions of the General Announcement of the Championship and the application of the Regulations of the SEGAS.
Awards
Medals will be awarded to the first three (3) men and the first three (3) women of the general classification as well as the respective winners of the age categories. The first three overall cannot be in the age classification. All runners who finish will be given a commemorative medal.
Medical examination
With the electronic registration, the athletes or the guardians and knowing the sanctions (3), provided by the provisions of par. 6 of article 22 of Law 1599/1986, declare that: I know that the races – activities that I take part may pose risks to my physical and mental integrity. With this declaration, I declare that I have undergone the necessary medical examinations and have had the necessary cardiological examination for my good health and physical condition required for the race – event(s). Each interested party must fill in the required fields with their details on the online registration form and accept the terms of participation of the race.
General Information
For more details and registrations, on the website www.why-n.gr.