The Cretan born and raised Zeus calls you to run on his steps!
The 7th International Mountain Race "Psiloritis Race" will take place on May 28-29, 2016. Psiloritis Race is an athletic meeting that promotes physical activity in the nature. The race offers the opportunity to experience the unique and exciting character of the mountain along with the opportunity to experience a vigorous seven-hour race. That is the reason why the athletes who will try out their strength in the PR should practice the philosophy of semi-autonomy, carrying the minimum necessary equipment that will provide them with security and sustenance during the race; while there will be systematic and regular intervals of supply. The PR site provides all the information for the race.
With your participation, either as athletes or as volunteers or spectators along with your comments and feedback, you will help us achieve the best possible result. We invite everyone to join the Race in any way they choose.
- the trail race of 35 km,
- the street race 8,5 km,
- the nordic walking 8,5 km,
- and the kids race 2 km.
It is indeed a unique experience for many reasons. Crete is the home of the very first European civilisation. Its flora and fauna are unique in the whole world and the scenery of Psiloritis breathtaking!
The participants will have the chance to live through the 7th Psiloritis Race the picturesque Rethymno town, the traditional Amari province, the mountainous Anogeia municipality and the minoan Phaestos.
History, culture, nature and athleticism can be found on Crete in their most authentic form!
EVENT PROGRAM 2016
SATURDAY MAY 28, 2016
11:00-13:00 REGISTRATIONS
17:30-19:00 TOUR FOR THE ATHLETES
19:00-20:00 REGISTRATION FOR THE ATHLETES Α
20:00-20:30 RACE INSTRUCTIONS - AWARDS
20:30-21:30 PASTA PARTY
21:00-22:00 TRADITIONAL CRETAN DANCES
*The venue of the events will be in the Venetian harbour of Rethimno, on Eleftheriou Venizelou street 89.
SUNDAY MAY 29, 2016
05:00 DEPARTURE FROM THE CITY HALL OF RETHIMNO
07:30 DEPARTURE FROM THE CITY HALL OF RETHIMNO (FOR THE 8,5km ROUTE)
07:30 THE 35km RACE STARTS FROM THE PLATEAU OF NIDA (ANOGIA)
09:00 THE 8,5km RACE STARTS FROM PLATANIAS (AMARI)
09:00 THE 8,5km NORDIC WALKING RACE STARTS FROM PLATANIAS (AMARI)
09:15 THE 2km KIDS RACE STARTS FROM KALOTAS (FOURFOURAS)
09:30 ENDING POINT OF THE 2km RACE (KOUROUTES)
09:45 ENDING POINT OF THE 8,5km RACE (KOUROUTES)
10:30 ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST 35km RACE ATHLETE (KOUROUTES)
13:00 AWARDS (KOUROUTES)
13:30 CLOSING CEREMONY
14:00 ARRIVAL OF THE LAST 35km RACE ATHLETE
14:00 DINNER FOR THE ATHLETES (KOUROUTES)
16:00 BUS DEPARTS FROM KOUROUTES