Information about the mountain running races “Kentavros 2022”
Following the latest developments with the health situation in our country and with our region (Magnesia) still in deep red, we would like to inform you about the postponement and change of date for KENTAVROS 2021 to Sunday, June 13.
Kentavros Ultra Trail of Pelion
Monitoring all current health developments, and with our main concern being the safety of athletes, volunteers, and residents of the wider Pelion area, we are awaiting the official protocols for conducting open sports events.
Athletes will be informed via personal email to proceed with the payment of the relevant fee that will secure their participation in KENTAVROS 2021 on June 13.
In any case, however, all athletes participating in the races must have with them either a vaccination certificate, a molecular test (PCR), a rapid antigen test, or a self-test result declaration for COVID-19, which they must present to the Secretariat of the races when collecting their numbers.
Of course, as organizers, we will do whatever is necessary for everyone’s safety, but without the individual responsibility of the athletes and their companions, nothing will be possible.
P.S. Weather, God, and coronavirus permitting, see you on June 13 in Agria!
The Athletic Club of Agria Magnesia “ATHLOS”, in collaboration with the outdoor activities company True Adventure, announces the organization of the mountain running races “KENTAVROS 2021,” 52 km, 23 km, and 6 km (800 meters for people with disabilities) in Pelion. The events are under the auspices of DOEPA-DIPETHE of the Municipality of Volos.
1. Time of Conduct: The races will take place on May 30, 2021. The time limit for the 23 km route is 4 hours and 15 minutes, while the time limit for completing the 52 km route is 12 hours and 30 minutes. The 6 km race has no completion time limit.
2. The Start of the 52 km race will be at 07:00, the 23 km route will start at 09:00, and the 6 km race will begin at 11:00 on Sunday, May 30, 2021 at the beach of Agria.
3. Venue: The race starts and finishes at the coastal Agria, 6 kilometers from the city of Volos. The races will unfold in the wider mountainous and coastal mass of Pelion, from the shores of the Pagasitic Gulf to the peaks of Pelion (Schitzouravli 1454m, Golgotha 1370m, Agrioleukes 1471m). Nine villages and settlements will host the two routes: Agria, Vrochia, Servanates, Agios Lavrentios, Agios Georgios, Chania Drakia, and Anemoutsa.
4. Categories: The “KENTAVROS 2021” race is individual. In each route, there will be two categories, Men and Women, both in the results and in the awards.
5. Eligibility for the 52 km and 23 km races is for those who will have reached the age of 18 on the start date of the race, while for younger athletes, a written declaration from a parent or guardian is required.
Eligibility for the 6 km race is for those who have reached the age of 8 on the start date of the race.
6. Participation Fee: The participation fee for each athlete is 5 euros for the 6 km race, 20 euros for the 23 km race, and 40 euros for the 52 km race, payable upon registration. The fee includes:
- Refreshments and hydration during the race (6 km – 23 km – 52 km)
- Athlete insurance for the race day (6 km – 23 km – 52 km)
- Finisher memorabilia (6 km – 23 km – 52 km)
- Cups for the top 3 winners in each category (men – women in all races)
- Pasta Party after the technical meeting on May 29 at 21:00 at a seaside restaurant in Agria.
- Snack, fruit, juice, and a bottle of water at the finish. (for the 23 km and 52 km races)
8. Athlete Safety: All athletes will be insured for medical care, and upon receiving their numbers (from the secretariat), they will sign a declaration that they compete at their own risk.
9. 6 km Race Route: The race will start at the beach of Agria (Cafe Foco) at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 30. It will cover 1.4 km of asphalt within Agria and then move around Agria on rural roads and short paths to the settlement of Vrochia (Agios Lavrentios road) and from there return again on a rural road to the Agria stadium and finish at the beach at the starting point. (There is no time limit for valid completion)
10. 23 km Race Route : The race will start at 09:00 am on Sunday, May 30 at the beach of Agria (cafe Foco). It will continue to the settlement of Vrochia, from there to the settlement of Servanates, will cross the village of Agios Lavrentios, from there after Drakia, will climb to Alikopetra, and after the last station of Anemoutsa will finish at the beach of Agria. (The time limit for valid completion of the race is 4 hours and 15 minutes)
11. 52 km Race Route : The start will be at 07:00 am on Sunday, May 30 at the beach of Agria (cafe Foco). It will traverse the settlement of Vrochia, climb to Agios Lavrentios. It continues to Agios Vlasios (Agiannis springs) and from there will continue to the village of Agios Georgios Nileias. Crossing the village, athletes climb to the peak Schitzouravli. They continue to Chania and the Ski Center. From there it will descend to Drakia, climb to Alikopetra, and descend to the last supply station in Anemoutsa and finish at the beach of Agria. (The time limit for valid completion of the race is 12 hours and 30 minutes, limit at the village of Agios Georgios at the 14th km in 3.5 hours and at Chania at the 30th km in 8 hours).
At both stations, there will be a vehicle from the organization to return athletes to Agria after the time limit has passed.
12. Athlete Support: Athletes will run the “KENTAVROS 2021” race routes without carrying mandatory equipment. The following hydration and supply stations will be available:
- 6 km route: with one hydration station.
- 23 km route: with 4 supply and hydration stations.
- 52 km route: with 8 supply and hydration stations.
13. Athlete/Team Applications: Athlete/team applications will start on April 1, 2021, and will be completed on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Applications will be made electronically through the page https://trueadventure.gr/kentavros-2021/
With the application, participants should mention in the email their full name, father’s name, date of birth, shirt size, the race they wish to participate in, as well as the team or club they represent. They must also pay the corresponding amount, no later than May 10, 2021, to the account number PIRAEUS BANK with IBAN: GR13 0171 6190 0066 1914 1248 717 with account holder KOIN.S.EP. “Action and Energy”. Cancellation of participation (with refund) after May 23 is not accepted.
14. Race Conduct Regulations
- Number collection (for the 23 km and 52 km races) will take place on Saturday, May 29 from 18:00 to 20:00 at the Municipal building (former Agria Town Hall).
- Also, for the 23 km race, athletes can collect their numbers from the start (cafe Foco) of the race on Sunday, May 30 from 07:00 to 08:30.
- For the 6 km route, number collection will also take place on Sunday morning at the start of the race from 08:30 – 10:30 from the race start.
- On Saturday, May 29 at 20:15, there will be a welcome and technical meeting at the former Agria Town Hall.
- Athletes must present an official identification document (ID card, driver’s license, passport) and a medical certificate from a cardiologist or pathologist confirming they are healthy and can participate in the 52 km or 23 km race when collecting their numbers.
- If an athlete abandons their effort during the race, they must hand over their number to the nearest control station.
- Athletes must follow the race route without omissions, additions, or variations off the route.
- Athletes are required to pass through all supply and hydration points as well as all athlete control points.
- Athletes must keep the natural environment clean throughout the event and leave trash only at supply stations.
KENTAVROS 2021
Remarks
- The organization may modify part of the route, remove or add part of the route, or change the start times for the safety of athletes and the smooth conduct of the “KENTAVROS 2021” race.
- Protests are made to the organization’s secretariat at the end of the race and concern personal performances and not the performances and behaviors of other athletes.
- The “KENTAVROS 2021” race is semi-autonomous, so athletes must carry additional supply materials if they deem necessary.
- Any external assistance to an athlete from individuals or stations not belonging to the organization is prohibited.
- Cups will be awarded to the top 3 athletes in each category (men and women), while all finishers will receive finisher memorabilia.
