Race Announcement of Sounio 2025

Under the auspices
of the Ministry of Culture
of the Ministry of Tourism
of the GNTO

Races

Saturday 15 November

Swim Events

Swimming Kids 300m, (2017 – 2011)
Swimming 1.500m, (2011 and before)
Swimming 3.000m, (2009 and before)

Sunday 16 November

Triathlon Events

Standard: (Individual – Relay): Swim: 1.500m, Bike: 40km, Run: 10km, (2007 and before)
Elevation Gain: 277m

Sprint: (Individual – Relay): Swim: 750m, Bike: 20km, Run: 5km, (2009 and before)
Elevation Gain: 142m

Aquathlon Events

Adults Aquathlon: Swim: 750m, Run: 5km, (2009 and before)
Junior Aquathlon: Swim: 150m, Run: 1.5km, (2010 – 2019)

 

Age Groups & Award’s categories

Swim
Overall Men-Women.

There is no overall division in kid’s races
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)

 

Triathlon Events

Standard: +18 years
Overall Men-Women

Age Groups, Men – Women (18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 -54, 55-59, 60-69, +70)

Relay: Men/mixed (teams either by men or mixed men-women), Women (only women) and Corporate.

 

Sprint: +16 years
Overall Men-Women

Age Groups, Men – Women (16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50 -54, 55-59, 60-69, +70)

Relay: Men/mixed (teams either by men or mixed men-women), Women (only women) and Corporate.

 

Aquathlon Races
Overall Men-Women. There is no overall division in kid’s races

Adults: Age Groups, Men – Women (16-20, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, +70)

 

Junior: 6-15 years

There is no overall division in kid’s races

Age Groups, Boys – Girls (6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-15)

 

Important Comments

    1. 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.).

     

    1. Contingency plans – Εναλλακτικά σχέδια έκτακτης ανάγκης

    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.

     

    1. Wave Starts – Διαδοχικές εκκινήσεις

    Wave Starts by age groups:

    18-29  |   30-39  |  40-49   |   50 -59   |+60 – The relays start with the last age group.

 

Calendar / Schedule

Tuesday 11 November
19.00: Race Briefing for Triathlon & Aquathlon on our Facebook & YouTube pages

Thursday 13 November
16.00 – 20.00: Registration services (Location: Pending)

Friday 14 November
16.00 – 20.00: Registration services (Location: Pending)

Saturday 15 November
08.00 – 15.00: Registration services at Grecotel Cape Sounio
10.30 : Swimming 1.500m at Grecotel Cape Sounio
10.40 : Swimming 3.000m at  Grecotel Cape Sounio
12.15 :  Kids Swimming 300m at  Grecotel Cape Sounio
12.30: Award ceremonies for Swimming Races at the finish line

Sunday 16 November
06.30 – 08.30: Registration services at Grecotel Cape Sounio
09.00 – 11.00: Registration services at the finish line (beach) for Junior Aquathlon only

06.30 – 07.30: Bike check in για όλα να αγωνίσματα
07.45: Start of Standard race
08.00: Start of Sprint & Aquathlon races
11.15: Start of Junior Aquathlon race
11.30 – 13.30: Bike check out **
12.00: 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.

 

Route Details

 Swim Events

Swimming Kids 300m

Loop: 1

The start will be from the water. Athletes will pass the next two buoys in a clockwise direction before finishing at the arch outside the water. The route is essentially triangular.

Swimming 1,500m

Loop: 1

The start will be from the water, with athletes positioned before the first red buoy. They will pass the next three red buoys in a clockwise direction before finishing at the arch outside the water. The yellow buoys are for guidance and can be passed on either side (left or right).

Swimming 3,000m

Loops: 2

The start will be from the water, with athletes positioned before the first red buoy. They will pass the next three red buoys in a clockwise direction, reaching the first buoy again and completing the first 1,500m. They will repeat the same route before finishing at the arch outside the water. The yellow buoys are for guidance and can be passed on either side (left or right).

Cut Off 3000m: 40 min for the first 1500m.

Triathlon

Standard Triathlon (Individual – Relay)

  • Swim: 1500m
  • Bike: Distance 40km / Elevation Gain: 474m
  • Run: Distance 9.2km / Elevation Gain: 238m

Swim (2 loops):

The start will be from the beach with wave starts. Athletes will pass the next three buoys in a clockwise direction, reaching the first buoy again and completing the first 750m (1st loop). They will repeat the same route to complete the required 1,500m (2nd loop). The course is essentially a 750m rectangular route that is completed twice. The start and finish are at the same point.

Bike (2 loops):

After exiting the transition zone, athletes head right onto the main road until they reach the first turnaround point. They return towards the transition zone, following the exact reverse route, where they encounter the second turnaround point just outside the hotel entrance. At this point, they have completed half of the course (20km – 1st loop). Athletes must repeat the same course a second time, completing the required 40km (2nd loop) before returning to the transition zone.

Run (1 ½ Loops):

After exiting the transition zone, athletes move along the hotel’s internal road towards the beach and then onto the main road towards the temple. After completing 1km and following the signage, they turn left onto Vigla hill, where they continue on a dirt road until the first turnaround point (3.5km). They run back along the same route to the second turnaround point (5.2km). They then head towards the third and final turnaround point, which is essentially the same as the first turnaround (7km). After completing the three turnaround points marked as “standard,” they return to the hotel premises through the main gate and head toward the finish line at the beach.

Cut Offs:

  • Swim: 0:45h
  • Swim + Bike: 2:45h

Sprint Triathlon (Individual – Relay)

  • Swim: 750m
  • Bike: Distance 20km / Elevation Gain: 237m
  • Run: Distance 5km / Elevation Gain: 109m

Swim (1 loop):

The start will be from the beach with wave starts. Athletes will pass the next three buoys in a clockwise direction before finishing. The start and finish are at the same point, and the course is a rectangular route.

Bike (1 Loop):

After exiting the transition zone, athletes head right onto the main road until the turnaround point. They return towards the transition zone, following the exact reverse route.

Run (1 Loop):

After exiting the transition zone, athletes move along the hotel’s internal road towards the beach and then onto the main road towards the temple. After completing 1km and following the signage, they turn left onto Vigla hill, where they continue on a dirt road until the turnaround point (2.7km). After completing a single turnaround marked as “sprint,” they return the same way, enter the hotel premises through the main gate, and head toward the finish line at the beach.

Cut Offs:

  • Swim: 0:35h
  • Swim + Bike: 1:55h

Adults Aquathlon

  • Swim: 750m
  • Run: 5km

Swim (1 loop):

The start will be from the beach with wave starts. Athletes will pass the next three buoys in a clockwise direction before finishing. The start and finish are at the same point, and the course is a rectangular route.

Run (1 Loop):

After exiting the transition zone, athletes move along the hotel’s internal road towards the beach and then onto the main road towards the temple. After completing 1km and following the signage, they turn left onto Vigla hill, where they continue on a dirt road until the turnaround point (2.7km). After completing a single turnaround marked as “sprint,” they return the same way, enter the hotel premises through the main gate, and head toward the finish line at the beach.

Junior Aquathlon

  • Swim: 150m
  • Run: 1km

Swim:

The start will be from the water. Athletes will pass the next two buoys in a clockwise direction before finishing at the starting point. The start and finish are at the same point, and the course is triangular.

Run (1 Loop):

After exiting the transition zone, athletes move along the hotel’s internal road and head toward the beach, where the finish line is located.

 

Registration – Supporting Documents

Your Application- Registration is pending until your supporting documents are sent, at least 5 days prior to the events, to the following e-mail: contact@why-n.gr. If supporting documents are not sent on time, your application will be automatically cancelled by the system.

Supporting documents depending on the event-race:

  • Triathlon – Aquathlon – multisports : Recognized federation valid Athlete ID or Medical certificate specifying that the athlete can participate on sport events and races.
  • Cycling – Swimming (pool or OW): Recognized federation valid Athlete ID or Medical certificate specifying that the athlete can participate on sport events and races.
  • Running: No additional documentation.
  • The supporting documents must be sent to: contact@why-n.gr. Upon completion of all the above, you will receive an e-mail confirming your participation.
  • The athlete package can be collected at the registration desk. All the necessary information (address, opening hours, technical specs, etc) can be found at the official web site https://why-n.gr.

 

General Conditions and Terms

  • Each event is conducted on the basis of the general rules of the respective international federation and on the basis of possible technical notices of the organizing authority – committee.
  • In case of any additional banking charges, they will be covered by the applicant.
  • In case of cancellation or postponement of an event – race (part or whole), the registration fees are not refunded. Registration is carried over to one of the company’s next races within the year. Only in case of cancellation of the last race of the year, registration is carried over to the following year.
  • In case of the athlete’s inability to attend the event – race, registration will not be transferred and fees will not be refunded.
  • The organizing committee reserves the right to modify, for reasons of force majeure, at any time a race by applying the Contingency plans – Alternative emergency plans provided by the respective international federation. For example, if the swimming leg of a triathlon cannot be performed, then swimming is replaced by running. The match is carried out and the athletes do not have the right to transfer their participation to one of the company’s next matches.

 

Benefits to athletes

  • Commemorative Entry Medal
  • Electronic timing.
  • Supply of water, soft drinks, isotonic, gels and bananas during the race.
  • Swimming cap.
  • Sports bag with a lot of surprises from supporters.

 

Information

For more information you may email us: info@why-n.gr, or call at us: 210-9830680

 

Amendment to the Announcement

The organizers reserve the right to modify this announcement by notifying them of any change.

 

For more details and registrations, on the website www.why-n.gr and on facebook: