28th Koudoumas Cross-Country Race & Hiking Event: Registrations Now Open
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Adventure & Action

Registrations are now open for the 28th Koudoumas Cross-Country Race and Hiking Event, which will be held on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025 (Start time: 10:00 – Sternes).
Participation forms can be completed via the link:
https://results.chronolog.gr/registrationc1.aspx?h=294ddfacbd31ec9c15579c40b483f5e9
Registrations will also be available on the day of the race.
Detailed Information for the 28th Koudoumas Cross-Country Race and Hiking Event
Date: Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Start time: 10:00
Starting point: Sternes (The route is mountainous and challenging, with 9 km uphill and 13.5 km downhill, dirt road)
Finish line: Holy Monastery of Koudoumas
Categories:
- Men’s general
- Women’s general
- Men 20–29
- Women 20–29
- Men 30–39
- Women 30–39
- Male veterans 40–49
- Female veterans 40–49
- Male veterans 50–59
- Female veterans 50–59
- Male veterans 60+
- Female veterans 60+
- Boys 16–19
- Girls 16–19
Participation in the race is free of charge.
All participants compete under their own medical responsibility.
For underage athletes, a recent medical certificate and signed parental consent form are required – without these, participation will not be allowed.
The time limit for runners is 3 hours. For the above winner categories to be valid, at least 4 athletes must participate in each category.
Hikers must carry a small backpack with water.
Awards: Trophies, medals, and commemorative diplomas for the top three in each category.
All athletes will receive a commemorative medal, participation diploma, t-shirt, and cap.
Hikers will receive a participation diploma, t-shirt, and cap.
Award Ceremony: 12:30 at the Holy Monastery of Koudoumas.
Meal: A meal will follow the awards in the courtyard of the Monastery.