Welcome
Welcome to the Kilkis Trail Race which offers the opportunity to get to know the indisputable beauty of the greek Landscape and experience the unique and exciting character of the mountain along with a unique running event.
What
22K, 5K
Where
The starting line is in Theater Hill (Lofos Theatrou), St.George, Kilkis
When
22 September 2019, at 09:00
Why
Because runners can enjoy an athletic meeting that forwards physical activity in touch with the breathtaking landscape as well as that of the immediate area surrounding it.
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 Greece including your entry to the race, to a full vacation plan in Greece and the surrounding area!
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Happy runs!
Race Date
Sunday, 22 September 2019
Event Schedule
Start Time: 09:00 am.
Entry Fee
Your participation in the race is paid and secured by RunninGreece.
Participation includes the following benefits:
- Participation diploma
- Commemorative Medal for participation
- Commemorative t-shirt
- Race bag
Deadline registration
Registration is open until the maximum number of participants is reached. Participation can be obtained via online registration.
The route follow a forrest path with some minor part of dirt road.
Health Coverage
In any case 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 along the route
Awards
A commemorative medal of participation will be given to all runners who finish the race.
A precondition for the top athletes of the age-groups of both sexes so to be awarded is the presence of at least 6 of them at the finishing point.
Simple Running Offer: from €20 »
BOOK NOW
The Simple offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Kilkis on their own. It includes all the logistics of the race entry, pasta party, 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: from €250 »
BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Greece the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit to Kilkis. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan. It includes the hotel arrangements in Kilkis. It also includes your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safe keeping of your belonging during the race, suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Greece, and many more!
It starts from € 90 per person (runner or not) for a three days/two-nights accommodation in a 3star or better hotel. If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional € 30 per night per person.
Special Running Offer »
Get a Custom Quote
Please tell us all your requirements and preferences, how many days you want to spend in Kilkisn, what other places you wish to visit and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you! We can add pieces of training, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, pasta party, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safekeeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Kilkisn.
Group Running Offer »
Get a Custom Quote
If you are a group of people, please tell us all your requirements, how many of you are running, what you like and what you do not like and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you and your company! We can add training, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, pasta party, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safekeeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Kilkis.
The environmental beauties, the rich history, the wide range of alternative travel options combine together to shape a unique experience for the visitors in the region of Kilkis.The impressive mountains Paiko, Kroussia and Belles, with their abundant natural attractions, such as the emerald lake and waterfalls of Skra, the Axios and Gallikos rivers and the lakes Pikrolimni, Doirani and the artificial Lake Metalleiou -where Alexis Zorbas, Kazantakis’ hero lived and worked- with its rich flora and fauna. The archaeological sites, picturesque villages, churches and monasteries, the revival of customs and cultural events are remarkable attractions for the visitor.
The impressive mountains Paiko, Kroussia and Belles, with their abundant natural attractions, such as the emerald lake and waterfalls of Skra, the Axios and Gallikos rivers and the lakes Pikrolimni, Doirani and the artificial Lake Metalleiou -where Alexis Zorbas, Kazantakis’ hero lived and worked- with its rich flora and fauna. The archaeological sites, picturesque villages, churches and monasteries, the revival of customs and cultural events are remarkable attractions for the visitor.
Monuments, such as the post-Byzantine church of Saint George in the hill of Kilkis, the early Christian settlement in the village of Colchida, the great prehistoric monument in the castle of Chorygi and the significant ruins of the Byzantine castle in Gynaikokastro make an impression on the visitor. The Archaeological Museum of Kilkis, which among its many other findings, also houses the unique in the Northern Greece, Kouros of the Ancient Europos (6th cent. BC). The War Museum reminds the visitor of the, significant for Hellenism, history of the region.
The cave in the hill of St. George is among the most remarkable of Greece, with a rare decoration of coral material (it is even available for cave-therapy) and its newly erected Paleontological Museum. The variety of tourist attractions of the surrounding area is complemented by picturesque villages, such as Metalliko or Koupa, which are ideal for naturalistic activities: landscaped recreational areas in the nature, like the Ranch of Kilkis or the “Hilia Dentra” (literally meaning ‘a thousand trees’) in the forest of Mouries and a plurality of other choices offered to the visitor. The mud-bath in Pikrolimni, fishing in lake Doirani with the magnificent coastal path, the Balkan Botanical Garden in Kroussia housing endemic Balkan plants, the monastery tourism, the "Wine Roads" in Goumenissa with its distinct cultural and architectural beauty and many cultural events, festivals and fairs which are taking place respecting the local customs traditions.
This is only a small aspect of the natural beauty and the numerous options that are available to the visitors of Kilkis.
Discovering the natural beauty of this region, the rich history and the variety of available choices is also a part of the magic of visiting Kilkis
