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

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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:

  1. Men’s general
  2. Women’s general
  3. Men 20–29
  4. Women 20–29
  5. Men 30–39
  6. Women 30–39
  7. Male veterans 40–49
  8. Female veterans 40–49
  9. Male veterans 50–59
  10. Female veterans 50–59
  11. Male veterans 60+
  12. Female veterans 60+
  13. Boys 16–19
  14. 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.