Hydra - Trail Race
Hydra's Trail Event is one of the most popular trail running events and active weekends in Greece. The originality of the weekend comes from the fact that it is the first race downhill in Greece to be held Saturday at noon. It is a unique occasion to discover the unique treasures that are hidden in this small area, but so large in history and peculiarities of this island.
Welcome
Welcome to Hydra’s Trail Event, organized in an island that offers elegance and tradition in all its glory at a very good period as it will not be crowded and thus giving the chance to visitors to live like locals in a place that has kept its traditional unique architectural character and the virgin landscape unharmed by modern interventions.
What
Mountain Trail Races of 26.3Km, 13.14Km and 3.9Km, Run and fun 4.7 km Race, 1300m kids Race
Where
Hydra, one of the Saronic Islands of Greece, located in the Aegean Sea between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf.
When: 05-07, April 2019
Why
Because runners will have the opportunity to experience the combination of the cosmopolitan atmosphere, the diverse and natural environment and the rich tradition that makes Hydra a unique place.
How
Contact us and we will make you an unbeatable offer to suit your needs and preferences.
We offer several options varying from short weekend breaks in Hydra including your entry to the race, to a full vacation plan in Hydra and the surrounding area!
Moreover, we can offer you training plans, actual training in the streets and routes of Hydra and of course we will run with you!
For more information and detail please call: +30 6978 524 433
Or email: info[@]runningreece.com
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Happy runs!
Race Date: 05-07 April, 2019
Event Schedule
Saturday
- Hydra's downhill: The 1st downhill race in Greece, a route of 3.9Km
- Run and fun 4.7 km Race: 5Km Race through the cobbled streets of Hydra
- Junior's mini race: 1300m kids Race
Sunday
- Large Distance Race
"Eros" mountain trail: mountain trail, a route of 26.3Km
- Small Distance Race
Rock race: mountain trail, a route of 13.14Km
Distances: Mountain trail races of 26.3Km, 13.14Km and 3.9Km, Run and fun 4.7 km Race, 1300m kids Race
Entry Fee: Your participation to the race is paid and secured by RunninGreece.
The participation includes the following benefits
- Participation diploma
- Commemorative Medal for participation
- Commemorative t-shirt
- Race bag
Deadline registration
Registration is open until 1st of March 2018 or until a specific number of applications is reached. Participation can be obtained via online registration. Now closed.
Health Coverage
All runners participate solely at their own risk. The organizers have no responsibility for whatever happens to the runners related to health issues or is due to lack of preventive medical check. It is highly recommended that the participants undergo a thorough medical examination before entering the race. The organizers will not ask for medical certificates from any athlete (male and female) since they all participate at their own exclusive risk and responsibility (children are at the liability of their parents or guardians). We will also provide offers for special health checkup for all runners, and members of their families.
Aid Stations
There will be Aid stations to support the runners with bottled water.
Awards
An Award Medal and diploma are awarded to each of the first three winners of the general classification of each race for Men and Women Categories. All participants who manage to finish the race will be given a commemorative medal and a diploma.
Simple Running Offer: from €20 » BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to come to Hydra on their own and join the "Hydra's Trail Race 2019”. The Simple Running offer includes the race registration and much more...It includes- your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry- running t-shirt- swag bag- special RunninGreece starting pack- safekeeping of your belonging during the race- much more like tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targetsThis offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Hydra on their own. It includes all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets and safekeeping of your belonging during the race. If you really want to feel like a champion, we are here to support you!
Running Offer #1: from € 130 per person» BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Hydra the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit to Hydra. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.It includes:
- hotel arrangements in Hydra in a 4star hotel- your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry- technical running t-shirt- swag bag- special RunninGreece starting pack- safekeeping of your belonging during the race- much more like tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targetsIt starts from €130 per person (runner or not) for accommodation in a 4star or equivalent hotel. If you wish to stay longer in Hydra, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €60 per night person.
Running Offer #2: from € 250 per person» BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Hydra Trail Race, and get the most out of their visit to Hydra. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.It includes:- hotel arrangements for 4 nights in Hydra in a 4star hotel
(We offer a variety of hotel options such as Miranda Hotel, Orloff Hotel, Four Seasons hotel and more)- registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry- technical running t-shirt- swag bag- special RunninGreece starting pack- safekeeping of your belonging during the race- much more like tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targetsIt starts from €250 per person (runner or not) per for accommodation in a 4star or equivalent hotel. If you wish to stay longer in Hydra, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €50 per night person.
Running Offer #3: from € 290 per person» BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Hydra Trail Race, and get the most out of their visit to Hydra. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
It includes:
- Hotel arrangements for 2 nights in Athens in 4-star hotel in the center of Athens
- hotel arrangements for 2 nights in Hydra in a 4 star hotel
(We offer a variety of hotel options such as Miranda Hotel, Orloff Hotel, Four Seasons hotel and more)
- transportation to/from Hydra from/to Piraeus port
- registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
- technical running t-shirt
- swag bag
- special RunninGreece starting pack
- safekeeping of your belonging during the race
- much more like tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
It starts from €290 per person (runner or not) per for accommodation in a 4star or equivalent hotel. If you wish to stay longer in Hydra, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €50 per night person.
Running Offer #4: from € 550 per person» BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Hydra Trail Race, and get the most out of their visit to Hydra. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
It includes:
- Hotel arrangements for 4 nights in Athens in 4-star hotel in the center of Athens
- hotel arrangements for 4 nights in Hydra in a 4-star hotel
(We offer a variety of hotel options such as Miranda Hotel, Orloff Hotel, Four Seasons hotel and more)
- transportation to/from Hydra from/to Piraeus port
- registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
- technical running t-shirt
- swag bag
- special RunninGreece starting pack
- safekeeping of your belonging during the race
- much more like tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
It starts from € 550 per person (runner or not) per for accommodation in a 4star or equivalent hotel. If you wish to stay longer in Hydra, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €50 per night person.
Special Running Offer » Get a Custom Quote
Please tell us all your requirements and preferences, how many days you want to spend in Athens and Hydra, what other places you wish to visit, activities that you would like to book, and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specifically for you! We can add training, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. We will also offer you the best possible the hotel arrangement, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to any event and all the logistics of the event registration, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Athens.
Group Running Offer » Get a Custom Quote
If you are a group, a running club, a team or a company, please tell us all your requirements, activities that you wish to join, the objective of your trip, what you like and what you do not like and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specifically for you and your company!
We do have strong experience working with running clubs, athletics teams, running camps, corporate meeting, wellness and sports camps and more.
Let us do this great running event an opportunity for something meaningful and big for your company or team!
The island of Hydra is situated approximately 44 nautical miles south-west of from the Athens port of Piraeus and is one of the Saronic Islands of Greece, located in the Aegean Sea between the Saronic Gulf and the Argolic Gulf. Hydra, built in the shape of an amphitheater on a slope overlooking the Argosaronic gulf, is one of the most romantic destinations in Greece.Traditional stone mansions, narrow cobblestoned streets, secluded squares and above all the banning of cars and the use of around 500 donkeys as means of public transportation, explain the reason why Hydra preserved its distinctive atmosphere through the passage of time. It is the most impressive island in the Argo-Saronic Gulf and due to its close distance to Athens, it gets very popular as an all seasons weekend destination. Lavish stone mansions owned by important families and built by Italian artisans reveal the wealth that experienced the island in the past. Today most of these mansions house the island’s museums. 300 churches and 6 monasteries spread around the island as well as the cannons and the statues of the Independence War heroes still standing at the balconies of the islands create a romantic mosaic. The sea around Hydra is deep, clear, and cool. Most of Hydra’s swimming areas are located on the rocks lining the island’s coast, though there are a few sand or pebble beaches. Beaches on the island are actually small coves with crystal water and green surroundings. Agios Nikolaos, Bitsi, Vlichos and Kaminia are the most beautiful ones on the island. Hydra is also a yachting paradise, as every summer groups of sailing boats moor at the harbor, where they are joined by dozens of sensational motorboats and yachts. It’s worth mentioning that Hydra became famous all over the world thanks to the film “Boy on a Dolphin”, shot on the island in 1957 with Sophia Loren leading the starring role.On a visit to Hydra, tourists can soak up the island’s rich history and culture by visiting the island’s mansions, museums, galleries, churches, and monasteries. Visitors should not miss to wander the quaint and charming cobblestone streets past brightly colored doors framed with brilliant bougainvillea or plumbago, stroll the road along the coast with its stunning Mediterranean views, or hike the island’s rural trails, past pine trees and olive groves, shepherds herding sheep, and donkeys grazing patiently in the fields.It is worth browsing the boutiques and gold shops and enjoying a quiet, traditional taverna meal in one of the neighboring villages. The Spring season is very colorful on Hydra when all the flowers are so vibrant.The island's flora and fauna are most obvious in April when the temperatures begin to rise and the rain is just gentle enough to make everything bloom and for the wildlife to come out of winter hiding to find mates.
