TWO-DAYS RACE ANNOUNCEMENT 6th VASILIKI LEFKADA ROAD & MOUNTAIN RACES 30-31 May 2026 in Vasiliki Lefkada
ORGANIZATION
The Lefkada Tourist Board and the tourism and culture association of the wider area of Vasiliki Lefkada announce the 6th VASILIKI LEFKADA ROAD & MOUNTAIN RACES
The 1000 meter roller skating and roller skating races for children under 8 years old (start time 12:00) and 1500 meters for children from 8 to 14 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 supplies.
The 3500 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 3000 meters (the 1000 meters on trails). The first feeding 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 on asphalt to the left where they will soon find another feeding 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, transportation from Vasiliki to the starting point of the race (Agiofili beach) and race supplies.
The 13000 meter race will start from Porto Katsiki beach (start time 18:00) with a 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. 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 3 will have a 3 euro discount) and includes a commemorative medal for those who finish, transportation from Vasiliki to the starting point of the race on the Porto Katsiki beach (departure time 16:30) and race supplies.
ROUTES Sunday, May 31
The mountain marathon race in the mountains and on trails of 42000 meters has a start and finish in the picturesque port of Vasiliki. Start time 06:00. The time limit of the race is eight hours. The route is circular. The first 2 kilometers we run straight towards the coastal pedestrian path 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 supply 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 supply 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 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 4th supply 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. We continue towards Agios Ioannis in Rodaki through the lush forest passing by the spring of Kanali.
At 23.3 km. we will pass by a race time limit point. All athletes must have arrived within 4 hours. Those who reach the point after 4 hours will need to return to the finish line from 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 supply station at 26.5km. 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 and the 6th supply station at 30.5km. We continue immediately after the village on a path that leads to the Eumaeus pig cave of Homeric Ithaca according to archaeologist Dierpfeld. We may also be running 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 continuing towards Ammousa beach where we run next to the sea where we will find the 7th feeding station 36.8km and we continue towards the beautiful Agiofyli beach which we will pass almost above 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 paths and breathtaking views. The positive elevation of the race is 1570 meters. The participation fee is 40 euros and includes electronic timing, a commemorative medal, race supplies and free accommodation (for the first twenty to register).
The 20000 meter mountain and trail race starts and finishes at the picturesque port of the village (start time 09:30). For most of the route, we have amazing views of Vasiliki, Faros (Cape Lefkata), Ammousa, Kefallonia 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 through the path that leads to Agios Nikolaos and continue to Kontaraina where we will pass through 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, especially the 2300 meter uphill section, which is the most demanding part of the race, but the view will compensate you. There will be water at the top of the mountain. 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 10000-meter race.
At 10km. we will pass a race time limit point. All athletes must have arrived in 2 hours and twenty minutes. Those who do not arrive at the point on time will need to return to the finish line from 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 supply 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 3 will have a 3 euro discount) and includes electronic timing, a commemorative medal, and race supplies.The race in the mountains and on trails of 10000 meters has a starting point and finish at the picturesque port of the village (starting time 09:30) We will pass by the path that leads to Agios Nikolaos and continue to Kontaraina where we will pass by the old path which leads to the northern part of the village and we will return to Vasiliki making the mountain circuit having a spectacular view of Ammousa, Ithaca, Kefallonia and Faros (Cape Lefkatas). There will be four feeding stations along the route. The positive elevation of the race is 380 meters. The participation cost is 15 euros (those who register by May 3 will have a discount of 3 euros) and includes electronic timing, a commemorative medal, race catering.
The 1000 meter race for children up to 14 years old will start from the picturesque port of the village (start time 12:00), and can take part as chaperones and parents running next to their children. Parents with very young children with 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 30 May
DATE Saturday 31 May
START TIME
12:00 1000 meters rollerblading race
12:15 1500 meters rollerblading race
15:00 3500 meters biathlon race Agiofyli-Vassiliki
18:00 13000 meters road race Porto Katsiki-Vassiliki
FINISHING TIMES
3,500 meters (60’) minutes
13,000 meters without limit
DATE Sunday 31 May
START TIME
06:00 42000 meters mountain running race
09:30 20000 meters mountain running race
09:30 10000 meters mountain running race
12:00 1000 meters children's race
FINISHING TIME LIMITS
42000 meters 8 hours (there will be a race time limit crossing point)
20000 meters 4 hours (there will be a race time limit crossing point)
10000 meters no limit
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
REGISTRATION
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.
Full name
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Participating races
Then, payment will need to be made to the National Bank account.
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 a participation number. Right to Participate: All men and women are entitled 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 13000m. 10000m. and 20000m. is 20 euros (those who register by May 1st will have a 3 euro discount) and 12 euros for the 3500m race (biathlon). For the 42000m race the participation cost is 40 euros and includes free accommodation (for the first twenty to register). 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 have a 50% discount.
EXCURSION-TWO-DAY COMPETITION PACKAGE PRICE (80 EURO)
Includes: Departure 30 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 Departure Sunday 31 May or Monday 1 June 15:00 for Athens and Thessaloniki
RECEIVE PARTICIPATION NUMBER
The collection of the participation numbers will take place on Saturday 30/5 from 08:30 to 17:00 and Sunday 31/05 from 08:00 to 12:00 at the Vasiliki Super Market located in the port of Vasiliki a few meters after the starting point of the competitions.
TIMETABLE
All races will have electronic timing.
EATING STATIONS - WASTE
There are several feeding stations along the race routes with bottled water, isotonic, soft drinks, fruit, chips, nuts. On the 20000m. and 42000m. 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
Cups will be awarded to the first three men and the first three women of the general classification in the biathlon race, at 20000m. and 42000m. (if participation permits, cups will be awarded per category) and to the first three of the 13,000m. and 10,000m. races in the following categories: Men's A1 (18-39), A2 (40-49), A3 (50+) Women's C1 (18-39), C2 (40-49), C3 (50+) A category will be formed if at least 6 athletes participate. In the children's 1000m race there will be two categories: 1) up to 8 years old. 2) 9 years old up to 14 years old.
MODIFICATION OF 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 - PHOTOGRAPHS
The Organizing Authority is responsible for providing information to any Media (regarding the organization) 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 Orpheus Leontides
HEALTH COVERAGE
In all races we will have lifeguards. 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 at their own sole risk. 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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