Welcome
Welcome to the "Spetsathlon 2014", a rich and diverse sporting event featuring a number of happenings and sports activities for the runners and many others, in a beautiful route along the periphery of the island.
What
1. Triathlon race with two courses:
Spetses Triathlon Sprint (750m swim, 25km bike and 5km run)
Spetses Triathlon Endurance (1500m swim, 50km bike and 10km run)
2. The Bike Race (25 km) - Island Round of Spetses
Where
Spetses, at the south end of the Argo Saronic Gulf near Hydra, Aegina and Póros
When
Saturday 26th of April 2014-Sunday 27th of April 2014
Why
Participating in "Spetsathlon 2014" is a great opportunity to enjoy a unique natural beauty of the running course, running by the sea and the pine trees, passing by historical landmarks. Moreover, the weather is ideal for a running event.
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 Spetses including your entry to the race, to a full vacation plan in Spetses and the surrounding area!
Moreover, we can offer you training plans, actual training in the streets and routes of Spetses and of course we will run with you!
For more information and detail please call: +30 6978 524 433
Or email: info[@]www.runningreece.com
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Happy runs!
Race Date
Saturday 26th of April 2014-Sunday 27th of April 2014
Event Schedule
Saturday April 26
11:00 – 20:30 Registration office for registrations and goodie bag pick up
11:00 Start Bike Race 25k
18.00 Athletes briefing at Poseidonion Grand Hotel
19.30 Award Ceremony for Bike Race
20:30 MELISSA Pasta Night – FREE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS
Sunday April 27
08:30 – 10:00 Registration Office, for BIBS and CHIP pick up – for those with completed registrations only
11:00 Start Spetses Triathlon Sprint
11:15 Start Spetses Triathlon Endurance
17:00 Award Ceremony for Triathlon courses
*start times may change due to weather conditions
Distances
1. Triathlon race with two courses:
Spetses Triathlon Sprint (750m swim, 25km bike and 5km run)
Spetses Triathlon Endurance (1500m swim, 50km bike and 10km run)
2. The Bike Race (25 km) – Island Round of Spetses
Organizer
The race is co-organized by the Spetsathlon Committee and the HTF (Hellenic Triathlon Federation)
Entry Fee: Your participation to the race is paid and secured by RunninGreece.
For the Triathlon Race, individual & relay registrations include the following for each athlete
- Bib number
- Electronic timing chip
- Commemorative participation medal
- Technical T-shirt
- Official race bag
- Water, Lucozade, GU Gel & medical services during and after the race
For the Bike Race, individual & relay registrations include the following for each athlete
- Bib number
- Electronic timing chip
- Commemorative participation medal
- Commemorative T-shirt
- Official race bag
- Water, Lucozade, GU Gel & medical services during and after the race
Deadline registration
Registration is open until Friday, 28th of March 2014. Participation can be obtained via online registration.
Terms of Entry
Triathlon Race athletes must
- Be over 18 years of age
- Submit a medical report by a Pathologist or Cardiologist (issued 6 months before the event at most)
- Wear a helmet for the bike race
Bike Race participants must
- Wear a helmet
*Participation will not be allowed if documents asked are not submitted!
Route
Although the streets of Spetses are of good quality, during the first two to three kilometers after the start line, there are some problematic spots due to the fact that you will be riding through the old part of the city. Thus, it is proposed to use road bikes instead of time trial bikes.
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.
Electronic Timing
All participants will be timed by a timing company using an electronic timing system. For this reason, the runners must wear the timing chip they will receive from the registration center together with the participation number. Attention: Your time will not be registered and will not be included in the results if you do not have the timing chip attached to your shoe and not pass over the timing mats.
Aid Stations
Along the route of the Spetsathlon 2014 will be stations to support the runners. At the start and finish stations and at the runners support stations bottled water and sports drinks will be available to all attendees.
Awards
Medal and diploma are awarded to each of the first three winners of the general classification Men and Women. To all the runners who will finish the race a commemorative medal and a diploma of participation will be given.
The age categories for men and women, in both triathlon and bike race, will be the following:19-29 / 30-39 / 40-49 / 50-59 / 60-69 / 70 +
Simple Running Offer: from €70 »
BOOK NOW
The Simple offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Spetses 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 safe keeping of your belonging during the race. If you really want to feel like a champion, we are here to support you!
Spetses Triathlon Sprint: 70,00€
Spetses Triathlon Sprint (relay): 100,00€
Spetses Triathlon Endurance: 70,00€
Spetses Triathlon Endurance (relay): 100,00€
Bike Race: 30,00€
Running Offer: from €198 »
BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Greece the "running way", and get the most out of their visit in Spetses. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan. It includes the round trip from Athens to starting line and the hotel arrangements in Spetses. It also includes your registration 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, safe keeping of your belonging during the race, suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Spetses, and many more! It starts from €150 per person (runner or not) for a two days/one-night accommodation in a 3star or equivalent hotel. If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €60 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 Spetses, what other places you wish to visit and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you! We can add trainings, 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, safe keeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Spetses.
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 trainings, 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, safe keeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Spetses.
Spetses Island Greece is the most remote of the Greek Argo Saronic islands. Spetses is an attractive pine-clad island that is not huge, but big enough to offer a range of activities to keep everyone happy. Secluded, hidden coves with sparkling clear seas or beaches close to waterfront hotels and pensions; lots of tavernas to choose from with friendly service and traditional hospitality.
It is one of the nine European cities that participates in the European Network of Historical Reconstructions and one of the most popular Greek Islands, particularly when it comes to weekend excursions. Located at the south end of the Argo Saronic Gulf, Spetses have the privilege of being approachable both by sea and land.
The island of Spetses is small but is nationally recognized for its valuable contribution to the Greek revolution of 1821. The island has managed to retain its individual traditional character thanks to its well-preserved grand captain mansions, still bearing eloquent witness to the island’s glorious past. The picturesque old harbour and Dápia, a tourist and commercial centre where the heart of the island’s entertainment beats, are the trademarks of the town of Spetses.
The rich history and naval tradition of the island is reflected on numerous sites that are definitely worth visiting such as: The House of Bouboulina, the House of Hatzigiannis Mexis, the Church of Panayia Armata, the Cathedral of Ayios Nikolaos, the Clock in Rologioú Square, and the Anargyreios Korgialeneios School.
At the beaches of the island the visitor, apart from swimming and fishing, has the ability to engage in sea sports and activities such as water skiing, canoe, wind surfing, wakeboard, tubes, banana, water bicycle, Daily cruises, free diving and others. Those who love hiking or cycling can meet the beautiful beaches of Spetses through the peripheral parallel to the shores- road or the backland with the plantation of pines and the church going uphill towards Prophet Elias, the highest top of the island.
Other choices are the circumnavigation of Spetses and of Spetsopoula, as well as the visit to the neighboring islands Hydra and Poros but also to Argolida.
