Welcome
Welcome to the "Corfu-Argirades Village 10K Run” which is taking place in Corfu, a mountainous island with impressive landscapes, dense vegetation, long golden sandy beaches, one of Greece’s prettiest towns, many traditional villages, Byzantine churches, several museums, impressive Venetian fortresses and some lively resorts spread all around the island.
What
10K, 5K-1K Kids' race
Where
Argirades village, 33 km south of Corfu Town island
When
Sunday, 17th of August 2014
Why
Participating in “Corfu-Argirades Village 10K Run” provides a remarkable occasion for runners to run along a beautiful route and also enjoy the greenest of all the Greek islands’ natural beauty hidden under a mantle of emerald green. With its charming landscape of vibrant wildflowers and slender cypresses rising out of shimmering olive groves, it has enchanted visitors throughout the centuries.
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 Corfu including your entry to the race, to a full vacation plan in Corfu and the surrounding area!
Moreover, we can offer you training plans, actual training in the streets and routes of Corfu 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
Sunday, 17th of August 2014
Event Schedule
19.00 10K and 5K race start
18.00 1K Kids' race start
Distances: 10K, 5K, 1K Kids' race
Entry Fee
Your participation to the race is paid and secured by RunninGreece.
The participation includes the following benefits
- Participation diploma
- Commemorative t-shirt
- Starting pack
Deadline registration
Registration is open until Wednesday, 13th of August 2014. Participation can be obtained via online registration.
Route
The race will start from St. George beach and finish at the square of Argirades Katochori.
Aid Stations
There will be Aid stations to support the runners at the middle of the route and at the finish line.
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.
Awards
All the athletes that crossed the finishing line will be given commemorative certificates. An Award Medal will be awarded to each of the first three winners of the general classification for Men and Women Categories.
Simple Running Offer: from €40 »
BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to come to Corfu on their own and join the "Corfu-Ariyrades Village 10K Run”. 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
- technical running t-shirt
- special RunninGreece starting pack
- local delicacies at the finishing line
-many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
The Simple offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Corfu 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!
Running Offer #1: from €60 per night per person »
BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Corfu the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Corfu. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
It includes- transporation to/from the starting line and your hotel in Corfu
- hotel arrangements in Corfu in 3star hotel
- your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
- technical running t-shirt
- special RunninGreece starting pack
- safe keeping of your belonging during the race
- many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
It starts from €60 per person (runner or not) per night for accommodation in a 3star or equivalent hotel. If you wish to stay longer in Corfu, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €40 per night person.
Running Offer #2: €140 for 3 nights per person »
BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Corfu the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Corfu. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
It includes- hotel arrangements in Corfu in 3star hotel or equivalent
- all the transportation from/to your hotel in Corfu and the starting line
- your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
- transportation to and from the starting line
- safe keeping of your belonging during the race
- running t-shirt
- special RunninGreece starting pack
- many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
It starts from €140 per person (runner or not) for 3 nights for accommodation in a 3star or equivalent hotel. If you wish to stay longer in Corfu, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €40 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 Corfu, 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 Corfu.
Group Running Offer »
Get a Custom QuoteIf 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 Corfu.
Corfu is among the most beautiful and popular islands of Greece. Due to its strong historical connection with Europe, this was among the first Greek islands to open to tourism. Located on the north western side of the country, Corfu island has a cosmopolitan feeling combined with a special traditional character. Paleokastritsa, Sidari, Kassiopi and Acharavi are nice tourist places on the northern side of the island, while the inland is dotted with lovely villages and many sightseeings. In addition to the wonderful beaches, the highlight of the island is Corfu Old Town with the characteristic Venetian style.
'Corfu town is Venice and Naples, a touch of France and more than a dash of England, apart of course from being Greek'. In the beautifully preserved Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO world heritage site, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical “repertoire” came to be successfully applied to local artistic traditions. Palaces, fortresses, austere public buildings of the Venetian rule uniquely blend with lines of drying washing in tiny alleyways and small secluded squares. Strolling through a complex of narrow cobbled streets with stairways and vaulted passages, the so-called “kantoúnia”, will make visitors feel as if they’ve travelled to Genoa or Naples.
The nearby island, known as Pontikonisi (Greek meaning "mouse island"), though small is very green with abundant trees, and at its highest natural elevation (excluding its trees or man-made structures, such as the monastery). Pontikonisi is home of the monastery of Pantokrator, it is the white stone staircase of the monastery that when viewed from afar gives the impression of a (mouse) tail which lent the island its name: 'mouse island'. Visitors should not miss this opportunity to tour the Achilleion Palace, built by the Empress Elizabeth of Austria in 1891. View her breathtaking gardens as well as a spectacular panoramic view of the Ionian Sea. The Achilleion Palace also houses the Terrace of the Muses, which was built as a tribute to the nine muses of Greek mythology.
Due to the successive dominations of the Venetians, the French and the British over the centuries, the island has primarily become part of the Western rather the Levantine world. Their culture wielded strong influence in the city: it was here that the first Greek University (the Ionian Academy), the first Philharmonic Orchestra and the First School of Fine Arts were founded.
Corfu is one of the liveliest islands in the Ionians and offers a great variety of bars and night clubs. Corfiot cuisine is neither spicy nor bland, but rich in the flavours of the Mediterranean. It is steeped in history and tradition. Specialties consist of local ingredients found on the island, especially olives, lemons, vegetables, tomatoes and fish.
Corfu's little known golf course is one of the 19 greatest championship courses in Europe. Located in the Ropa Valley, this 18-hole golf, par-72 course, designed by Robert Trent Jones, with its excellent clubhouse and restaurant, combines the natural landscape of the area with well thought out hazards, making it a fine course for players of all standards.
Argirades is a large picturesque village on the way to Lefkimi, located 33 km south of Corfu Town. The village lies on the slopes of a verdurous hill, offering lovely scenes to the surrounding area. With its traditional architecture, narrow streets with arches and beautiful beaches nearby, it becomes very popular tourist place. Here is the most beautiful beach of Corfu - the beach of Issos in close distance to Korission lake and the attractive secluded sandy beach 2 km away from the center of St. Georgios Argirades, which attracts with its fine yellow sand, cleanness and length of 3 km in south direction getting to the beaches of Ag. Mattheos and Santa Barbara. A few kilometers northern to the village there is the Korrision Lake, protected by the Greek State. Тhe lake is linked with the sea via a narrow and shallow strip of water.
The resort of St. George Argirades has two main beaches reached by quiet country lanes. Both beaches are wide, have easy-on-the-feet sand and are safely shallow for children. Sand dunes and a lake add interest to the north beach at St. George and a little effort is rewarded with the discovery of isolated coves for more undisturbed bathing. There are around 10 km of including the busier South beach and the resort runs along a parallel road and is bordered by olive groves and cypress trees that benefit from the winter rains. One of the assassination scenes of J. Bond film “For your eyes only” was filmed there. St. Georgios beach is well organized and considered to be one of the best in Corfu – awarded with blue flag. Sand dunes, isolated coves and a lake add interest to the resort. St George is an ideal base for those who like walking and cycling. Paragliding, snorkeling, wind-surfing and jet skiing are among the water sports on offer here. Boat trips are available from the beach. Bus service connects the village of Agios Georgios to the capital of Corfu twice a day and Kavos with its famous nightlife is about 14 km away.
