5th VASILIKI LEFKADA ROAD & MOUNTAIN RACES
24-25 May 2025 in Vasiliki Lefkada
ORGANIZATION
The A.M.K.E. Lefkada Tourism and the Tourism and Culture Association of the Vasiliki Lefkada
Region announce the 5th VASILIKI LEFKADA ROAD & MOUNTAIN RACES
The 1,000-meter roller skating and roller skating races for children under 8 years old (start time 12:00) and 2,000-meter races for children from 8 to 15 years old (start time 12:15) will start from the beach of Vasiliki towards Ponti on the coastal promenade and return. The participation fee is 5 euros and includes a commemorative medal and race catering.
The 3,500-meter race will start from Agiofyli beach (start time 15:00) and is an amazing biathlon race, where the athletes will swim approximately 500 meters from Agiofyli beach to the adjacent Valta beach, and run 3,000 meters (the 1000 meters on trails). The first supply station is located at Valta beach, where the athletes will change and continue up the beach path for 330 meters and then continue their run to the left on asphalt where they will soon find another supply station and continue towards the basilica where at the church of Agios Gerasimos they will turn right and enter a path for 270 meters and exiting it they will run through the village for another 300 meters before finishing.
The race's positive elevation gain is 70 meters. The participation fee is 12 euros and includes a commemorative medal for those who finish, boat transport from Vasiliki to the starting point of the race (Agiofili beach), race catering.
The 13,000-meter race will start from Porto Katsiki beach (start time 18:00) with the finish at the picturesque port of Vasiliki. The view along the entire route is amazing. At the beginning, the panoramic view of the beaches of Porto Katsiki, Egremio and Gialos will enchant you and then the view of Faros (Cape Lefkata), Kefalonia, Ithaca, southern Lefkada and the bay of Vasiliki will impress you. For most of the route, we will run on asphalt. At one point we will run on a dirt road for 1840 meters.
There will be four feeding stations along the route at 1830m. 3600m. 5600m. and 9200m. . The race has a positive elevation gain of 310 meters. The participation fee is 15 euros (those who register by May 10 will have a 3 euro discount) and includes a commemorative medal for those who finish, boat transport from Vasiliki to the starting point of the race on the coast of Porto Katsiki (departure time 16:30), race catering.
ROUTES Sunday, May 25
The mountain marathon race in the mountains and on trails of 42,000 meters has a start and finish at the picturesque port of Vasiliki. Start time 06:00. The race time limit is eight hours. The route is circular.
The first 2 kilometers we run straight towards the coastal sidewalk so everyone will have the opportunity to enter the race smoothly. We leave the pedestrian path and enter the plain of Vasiliki and through a beautiful mountain route we reach the abandoned village of Roupakias (8th km) where we must be very careful because we will pass over the stone bridge. At the point there will be a yellow danger warning sign and volunteers and everyone must slow down because the point is downhill. We continue through the forest and will slowly climb towards the crosses, the highest mountain of Lefkada and we will enter a dirt road (2nd feeding station 10.2km) crossing the crosses where the view towards the bay of Vasiliki is breathtaking. We will reach the village of Agios Ilias passing through an amazing path and the president and volunteers of the village will be waiting for us at the 3rd feeding station 16.4km. We continue along a path towards Vournika with a view of the village of Syvros passing by the Archontiko spring and then by the Klimatsa spring. After the spring we will go back in time passing through the old village of Vournika and immediately after we will arrive inside the village at the Gazana spring where we will meet the president and the village volunteers at the 4th feeding station 20km. Then we will go down the steps opposite the spring and we will cross the entire village downhill, passing by the spring of Makrythodoros. At the exit from the village of Vournika, care will be needed because we will cross a provincial road where a few meters before you will see the yellow danger warning sign again. There will be volunteers at the point. We continue towards Agios Ioannis in Rodaki through the lush forest, passing by the spring of Kanali.
At 23.3km. we will pass a race time limit point.
All athletes should have reached the finish line in 4 hours. Those who reach the point after 4 hours will need to return to the finish line by a different route following the orange hiking route M, covering a total of 32,000 meters, passing by the historic church of Agios Ioannis where it is built on the floor of an ancient Doric temple perhaps dedicated to the goddess Demeter, goddess of agriculture and fertility. Traces of the ancient temple are still preserved today, five columns (Doric capitals) are located in the courtyard of the church, Then we head towards the shooting range where the view towards Stavrota and the villages of Agios Ilias, Sivros and Vournika is impressive and we slowly return to Vasiliki.
Those who pass the race time limit point will continue towards Marantochori where we will again encounter the yellow warning sign because we will cross a provincial road again. The volunteers will direct you to the square and the village clock where we will find the 5th 26.5km feeding station with volunteers from the local cultural association of the village. We continue uphill to the upper part of the village where we will pass through old alleys and to the left of
the village we will find the uphill dirt road that leads to Sivota. We will not reach Sivota but almost at the top of the mountain we will find the old rural road that connects Sivota with Evgiros and we will continue right to the village of Evgiros. The entrance to the village will be impressive through cobblestone streets and with a view of the Ionian Sea we will reach the square where the president and the village priest will be waiting for us at the 6th feeding station 30.5km. We continue immediately after the village on a path that leads to the pig cave of Eumaeus of Homeric Ithaca according to archaeologist Dierpfeld. Perhaps we will also run on soil that the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, once lived and walked on. We continue on a dirt road and on asphalt passing near Afteli beach and continue towards Ammousa beach where we run next to the sea where we will find the 7th feeding station 36.8km and continue towards the beautiful Agiofyli beach which we will pass almost overhead through a path reaching the last feeding station 39.5km, the 8th in a row. A few kilometers are left for our finish, but the route will continue to impress you through trails and breathtaking views.
The race's positive elevation gain is 1570 meters.
The participation fee is 35 euros and includes free accommodation, a commemorative medal, race supplies, and a meal at the finish.
The 10,000-meter mountain and trail race starts and ends at the picturesque port of the village (start time 09:10) We will pass by the path that leads to Agios Nikolaos and continue to Kontaraina where we will pass by the old path that leads to the northern part of the village and return to Vasiliki, making the mountain circuit with amazing views of Ammousa, Ithaca, Kefallonia, and Faros (Cape Lefkata).
There will be four feeding stations along the route.
The race's positive elevation gain is 380 meters
The participation fee is 15 euros (those who register by May 10 will have a 3 euro discount) and includes a commemorative medal for those who finish, race food, and a meal at the finish.
The race in the mountains and on trails of 20,000 meters has a starting point and finish at the picturesque port of the village (start time 09:10) For most of the route we have amazing views of Vasiliki, Faros (Cape Lefkata) Ammousa, Kefalonia and Ithaca.
There will be six feeding stations along the route.
In the first 600 meters we run through the village and then We will pass by the path that leads to Agios Nikolaos and continue to Kontarena where we will pass by the old path that leads to the northern part of the village.
After passing the northern part of Kontarena we will continue right uphill on a cement road, asphalt and then on a dirt road.
There will be many changes in the terrain with a special part of the 2,300 uphill meters which is the most demanding part of the race, but the view will compensate you. At the top of the mountain there will be water.
We continue downhill with an excellent view to the 4th 10km feeding station and for 500 meters we will run in the opposite direction to the athletes participating in the 10,000 meter race.
At 10km. we will pass through a race time limit point.
All athletes must arrive in 2 hours and twenty minutes. Those who do not arrive on time will have to return to the finish line by a different route covering a total of 15,000 meters. We continue downhill to Ammousa beach where we will be there at 15km at the 5th feeding station and continue uphill to Agiofyli beach where we will pass right above it through a downhill path with a view of Vasiliki in the background where the finish awaits us.
The race's positive elevation gain is 700 meters.
The participation fee is 20 euros (those who register by May 10 will have a 3 euro discount) and includes a commemorative medal for those who finish, race food, and a meal at the finish.
The 1,000-meter race for children up to 15 years old will start from the picturesque port of the village (start time 12:00), and they can take part as chaperones and parents running next to their children. Parents with very young children in their strollers are also allowed. The participation fee is 5 euros and includes a commemorative medal, race catering, and a meal at the finish.
ROUTES Saturday, May 24
DATE Saturday 24 May
START TIME
12:00 1,000 meters rollerblading race
12:15 2,000 meters rollerblading race
15:00 3,500 meters biathlon race Agiofyli-Vassiliki
18:00 13,000 meters running race Porto Katsiki-Vassiliki
FINISHING TIMES
3,500 meters (60’) minutes
13,000 meters without limit
DATE Sunday 25 May
START TIME
06:00 42,000 meters mountain running race
09:10 10,000 meters mountain running race
09:10 20,000 meters mountain running race
12:00 1,000 meters children's race
FINISHING TIME LIMITS
42,000 meters 8 hours (there will be a race time limit crossing point)
10,000 meters no limit
20,000 meters 4 hours (there will be a race time limit crossing point)
OUR TEAM ON FACEBOOK AND VIBER
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/582859126178348
VIBER: VASILIKI LEFKADA MOUNTAIN RACE
2022 RACE VIDEO ON FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/orfeas.leo/videos/923633065726944?idorvanity=582859126178348
PORTO KATSIKI-VASILIKI ROAD RACE VIDEO 2024
DIATHLEMS RACE VIDEO 2024
ΔΗΛΩΣΗ ΣΥΜΜΕΤΟΧΗΣ
Entries will open on March 1st and close on May 20th. and will be made via the website: https://raceid.com/en/races and via sending a message on Viber or WhatsApp to the phone number 6994081604 writing.
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Races of participation
Those who wish to participate in the race at the last minute will have the opportunity to pay on the day of the race and get a number. It is not possible for runners-walkers to participate without a timekeeping and participation number. Right to Participate: All men and women have the right to participate in the race, regardless of age. In the event that the runner is under 18 years of age, he/she must be accompanied by a responsible declaration from the parent/guardian. It is considered necessary to emphasize that all runners of any age must have recently been examined by a specialized Doctor because they compete under their own exclusive responsibility and the responsibility of the parents/guardians of minors.
PARTICIPATION COST
The participation cost is 15 euros for the 13,000m, 10,000m and 20,000m races (those who register by May 10 will receive a 3 euro discount) and 12 euros for the 3,500m race (biathlon). The participation cost for the 42,000m race is 35 euros. The participation cost is 5 euros for the children's 1000m race and for the rollerblading races.
TRANSPORTATION
From Athens and Thessaloniki on the existing KTEL routes to Lefkada, registered runners will receive a 50% discount.
EXCURSION-TWO-DAY COMPETITION PACKAGE PRICE (80 EURO)
Includes: Departure 24 May 07:00 from Athens and Thessaloniki Accommodation in accommodation in Vasiliki Lefkada Participation in all the competitions of the organization Commemorative medal of the competitions Buffet on Sunday 12:30 after the end of the awards Departure Sunday 14:00 for Athens and Thessaloniki
Pick-up of the participation number
The collection of the participation numbers will take place on Saturday 24/5 from 08:30 to 17:00 and Sunday 25/05 from 08:00 to 12:00 in an outdoor area at the Garden Cafe cafeteria opposite the Vasiliki Super Market, and will be done from two service stations with enough distance between them to avoid crowding.
TIMING
In all races there will be manual timing by the judges.
EATING STATIONS - WASTE
There are several feeding stations on the race routes with bottled water, isotonic, soft drinks, fruit, chips, nuts. On the 20,000m. and 42,000m. routes there will be additional sweets, energy bars and energy gels. All runners participating in the races as well as the volunteers of the event must keep the natural environment clean. The organizing authority will provide waste collection points for the entire route and in particular at the Support and Feeding Stations.
AWARDS-CATEGORIES-PRIZE MONEY
Cups will be awarded to the first three men and the first three women of the general classification in the biathlon race and to the first three of the 13,000m. 10,000m. 20,000m. and 42,000m. races in the following
categories:
Men A1 (18-39), A2 (40-49), A3 (50+)
Women C1 (18-39), C2 (40-49), C3 (50+)
A category will be formed if at least 6 athletes participate.
In the children's 1000 meter race there will be two categories: 1) up to 8 years old. 2) 9 years old up to 14 years old.
Cash prizes will be awarded in the 3,500m (biathlon), 13,000m, 10,000m, 20,000m and 42,000m races to the first three athletes.
The basic requirement is that we have 50 or more participants in each race. If we have 100 or more participants, larger cash prizes will be awarded.
In detail:
50+ 1st 80 euros, 2nd 40 euros, 3rd 30 euros
100+ 1st 130 euros, 2nd 70 euros, 3rd 50 euros
150+ 1st 180 euros, 2nd 100 euros, 3rd 70 euros
200+ 1st 250 euros, 2nd 150 euros, 3rd 100 euros
CHANGES TO ROUTES AND REGULATIONS
The Organizing Authority has the right to modify the race routes and regulations if deemed necessary and always for the safety and best service of the runners.
PRESS - PHOTOS
The Organizing Authority is responsible for providing information to any Media (regarding the event) with interviews, press releases and provision of photographic material. The names and photographs of the runners will be freely used by the Organizing Authority to the Media and wherever deemed appropriate by them.
CONTACT
You can contact the Organizing Committee of the race at 6994081604 Leontides Orpheas
HEALTH COVERAGE
In all races we will have rescuers. The Vasiliki Health Center is informed about the conduct of the races and there will be an ambulance and a doctor in case of need. All competitors participate exclusively at their own risk and are aware of the difficulties of the races in the mountains and on trails. The organizers are not responsible for anything that happens during the race due to the lack of preventive medical check-ups by the competitors. Participants are advised to undergo a medical examination before the race. The organizers will not request medical certificates for any athlete as participants compete under their own sole responsibility. Minors compete under the responsibility of their guardians.
REGULATIONS
Any detour or shortcut of the route is prohibited. In addition, mutual understanding and service between runners is required, both before and after the race, but especially during the race. Individual runners and groups of runners must respect their fellow athletes, not to hinder each other in their efforts and not to prevent the smooth running of the race.
RESULTS
Official results will be announced on our facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/582859126178348
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