Welcome
Welcome to the "Naxathlon 2014" that offers the opportunity to get to know an excellent destination for all kind of interests which is the largest island in Cyclades and by far the most fertile among them.
What
35 km and 8.5 km
Where
The starting and finishing line is in front of the ancient temple of Apollo, called 'Portara' of Naxos
When
Saturday, 30th of August 2014
Why
Because participants can enjoy the challenge of triathlon in a holiday resort for families, young and olds, people who really enjoy the sea and the sun, people with special interests such as civilization and history, people who enjoy activities such as cycling, mountain bikes, walking tours 4x4 drive beach sports, water ski, yachting and the island has the reputation to be wind surfers paradise.
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 Naxos including your entry to the race, to a full vacation plan in Naxos and the surrounding area!
Moreover, we can offer you training plans, actual training in the streets and routes of Naxos 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
Saturday, 30th of August 2014
Event Schedule
Start Time: 16:00
Distances
Swimming: 1100m
Cycling: 36.500m
Running: 9Km
Organizer
The Organization of Culture, Sports and Social Activities of Naxos
Entry Fee
Your participation to the race is paid and secured by RunninGreece.
The participation includes the following benefits:
- Participation diploma
- Commemorative t-shirt
- Race bag
- Pasta party
Deadline registration
Registration is open until Wednesday, 27th of August 2014
Route
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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.
Race Categories
1) Teenagers
2) Men-Women till 45 years old
3) Veterans Men-Women over 45 years old
Simple Running Offer: from €50 »
BOOK NOWThe Simple offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Naxos on their own.
It includes:
- The registration and all the logistics of the race entry
- Special RunninGreece starting pack
- Technical t-shirt
- Commemorative diploma for participation
- Transportation to and from the starting line (where needed)
- Tips and advice for the specific race
- Training schedule depending on your personal targets
- Safe keeping of clothing and personal belongings during the race.
Running Offer #1 (with no transportation): from €80 per person »
BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Cyclades the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Naxos. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan. It includes:
- Hotel accommodation in 3* or equivalent hotel in Naxos
- The registration and all the logistics of the race entry
- Special RunninGreece starting pack
- Technical t-shirt
- Commemorative diploma for participation
- Transportation to and from the starting line (where needed)
- Tips and advice for the specific race
- Training schedule depending on your personal targets
- Safe keeping of clothing and personal belongings during the race.
It starts from €80 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 €30 per night per person.
Running Offer #2 (with transportation from Piraeus): from €150 per person »
BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Greece the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Naxos. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan. It includes:
- Hotel accommodation in 3* or equivalent hotel in Naxos
- The registration and all the logistics of the race entry
- Special RunninGreece starting pack
- Techincal t-shirt
- Commemorative diploma for participation
- Transportation to and from the starting line (where needed)
- Tips and advice for the specific race
- Training schedule depending on your personal targets
- Safe keeping of clothing and personal belongings during the race.
It starts from €150 per person (runner or not) for a two days/one-night accommodation in a 3star 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 QuotePlease tell us all your requirements and preferences, how many days you want to spend in Naxos, 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, 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 Naxos.
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, 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 Naxos.
Naxos is the most attractive and beautiful island in Cyclades and it is an excellent destination for all kind of interests. It is a resort for young and old, families and singles, people who really enjoy the sea and the sun, people with special interests such as civilization and history, people who enjoy activities such as hiking biking, surfing, kiting, diving, 4×4 driving, yachting. Naxos has the cosmopolitan air of a modern tourist resort while it has managed to preserve its local culture and traditional color.
Naxos island has numerous places for all kind of interests to visit like monuments, archaeological places, churches, castle, museums, and unique landscape. The 3000 years history is a promise for sightseeing, exploration and discovery.
Naxos Beaches are among the best in Greece (over 40 kilometres of beaches). It has superior endless beaches with fine golden or white sand, quiet or crowded, with tourist infrastructure or remote, with deep of shallow waters, such as those at Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios, Alikos, Kastraki, Mikri Vigla, Plaka, and Saint George (Agios Georgios), most of them near Naxos Town (Hora). Naxos Town on the west coast is the island’s port and capital which feels like four towns joined together: the port with the waterfront, the Old Town with the Venetian Castle (Kastro), Saint George with the so named beach.
More than 64 villages, most of which are mountaineous, cover its slopes. They are well known for their excellent cool climate and their unsurpassed local cuisine. On Naxos there are two areas that were recently entered in the network “Natura 2000″, and were characterized as land of European interest: the island’s central highlands and the southern coastal zone (Zas-Vigla-Mavrovouni) as well as Aliki, located on the southwestern coast of Naxos.
In mythology Naxos was linked with the wedding of Dionysus and Ariadne, a union that blessed the island with its fertility and its distinctive wine, which was highly prized in the ancient world. Naxos is one of the few Cycladic islands, which has been inhabited continuously since the dawn of civilization: archaeological evidence indicates the presence of permanent settlements already in the end of the 4th millennium BC. From the many archaeological remains in which all historical periods are richly represented - much has been learnt about the history of the Aegean.
For more information about Naxos and the around islands, please contact us and we are more than happy to share with you our favorite spots and places...
