RACE INFORMATION

EUCHIDIOS HYPER ATHLOS: DELPHI – PLATAEA - DELPHI (215 km)

17-19 MAY 2024

 

EVENT TYPE: Ultra distance road race.

The entire route is on asphalt except for a 5-km (+5 additional 5km on return) dirt road section along the Mornos Canal. The dirt road spans from 96km until 101km on your way to Plataea, and from 114km to 119km on your return to Delphi.

RACE DATE: 17-19 May 2024

START - FINISH: The race will start at Delphi on Friday morning, 17 May 2024, at 07:00hrs. Runners will reach Plataea and return to finish at Delphi on Saturday, 18 May 2024, at 19:00hrs.

TIME LIMITS: The race is having a limit of thirty-six (36) hours. This limit is apportioned so that runners can cover the first half (Delphi – Plataea) in sixteen (16) hours, and the second half (Plataea – Delphi) in twenty (20) hours.

All runners should be aware that all checkpoints (CPs) are also cut off points. Therefore, runners should reach the CPs in time. Failure to arrive in time will result in disqualification.

NUMBERS: The  numbers  will be handed on Thursday 16 May 2024 in Delphi. Instructions for numbers collection, time and location will be announced a few days before the race. It is clarified that  numbers will be handed out only on Thursday 16 May 2024 and under no circumstances before the race starts.

Runners are to collect their number themselves and not through third parties, or proxies, as their signature is required on the race application and the disclaimer

.It is mandatory for all runners to have their  number visible at all times, or easily accessible to show at the CPs during the race.

Accompanied runners will receive an accreditation for their crew member(s) and their vehicle(s), together with their  number. It is prohibited for a runner to receive help from a non-accredited crew member. Crew members must display their accreditation at all times during the race.Runners will be monitored electronically throughout the CPs along the race route. A brief technical briefing will take place as soon as all runners receive their BIB numbers. Crew members should also attend this meeting.

DROP BAGS

Runners who wish to deliver their drop bags must do so at the organising committee on Thursday 16 May . The drop bags must have the runner’s  number and the CP number clearly written on them.

Drop bags will accepted only for C.PS. :

Arahova 12,5 km cp no 23, Zemeno 19km cp no 21, Distomo 27,5 km cp no 19, Lakka 37,5 cp no 17, Kyriaki 44,5 km cp no 15, Agia Anna 59 km cp no 11, Thisvi 73 km cp no 7, Xironomi 83,3 km cp 5, Plataea ( reversal) 107,5 km

And back

Xironomi 131,7 km cp no 5, Thisvi 142km cp no 7, Agia Anna 156km,cp no 11, Kyriaki 170,5km cp no 15, Lakka 177,7km cp no17, Distomo 187,5 km cp no19, Zemeno 196 km cp no21, Arahova 202,5 km cp no 23

OUTSIDE HELP: Any outside help from non-accredited members away from the designated CPs is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this clause will result in disqualification. Supplies provision, sustenance, change of clothes, shoes etc. is to take place exclusively at the CPs.

RUNNERS’ EQUIPMENT: It is compulsory for all runners to have a head lamp, or a torch, during the night. It is also compulsory to have a red lamp on the back, or high visibility garments. Non compliance will result to disqualification.

It is recommended to all runners to have a windproof, or waterproof top as the temperature at night time plummets.

 

CHECKPOINTS: There are thirty-eight (2 ×19) CPs along the route and twelve (2 ×6) water stations; all CPs will operate during the 36-hour duration of the race in both directions

Runners will be monitored at all CPs where they will find water, isotonic drinks, fruit juice, biscuits, snacks etc. There will be central CPs where runners can find food (pasta, rice, boiled potatoes and soup) as well as coffee and tea depending on the time.

The central CPs are located at Agia Anna (59km), Xironomi (83.3km), Plataea (107.5km), Xironomi (131.7km), Agia Anna (156km) and Distomo (187.5km).

The water stations are not manned, water is provided for runners only (not crew members). Crew members are not allowed to park at water stations, or provide any help to their supporting runners.

Almost all CPs will be equipped with minimal first aid supplies (pain killers, vaseline, gauzes, deep freeze spray, band aids, Betadine (antiseptic), cotton, etc.).

Crew members must not provide any help, or park their vehicles before Distomo, almost 25km from Delphi. It is therefore allowed to cater for runners from Distomo onwards.

In back direction to Delphi, crew members must not parking and provide any help in  CP 20, because we are on a highway  and it is dangerous .They should go and wait for their athlete, directly at the next CP 21,  Zemeno.

At CP22  (water point) there is a tunnel . ATTENTION !! Athletes are not allowed to pass through the tunnel, but should follow the side road, (for the two directions go and back.)

Crew members must not provide any help after CP #3 at Lef

ctra to Plataea direction and the opposite before CP 3 , almost 13km to and from Plataea. Crew members will not follow the same route as the runner in the Mornos Canal (dirt road), but will reach Lefctra via Kaparelli.

Instructions will be given before the race starts.

Finally, all runners and crew members should be aware of the race regulations and comply with them. Crew members in particular, should not provide any help between CPs, but wait for their runner(s) at the designated CPs. Crew members should refrain from parking between CPs. Noncompliance with the above will result in the runner’s disqualification.

ACCOMADATION: The organizers have taken care of hosting the athletes who wish to in hotels in Delphi.

AWARDS: All runners who will finish within the time limit will receive a laurel wreath, the torch of Euchidas, a medal and certificate of completion. The first three men and three women will receive trophies in addition to the above.

A certificate of participation will also be awarded to those who did not finish the race.

All runners who finish the race, or each Plataea (107.5km), will get the medal from the Nine Muses race where the head of Terpsichore is depicted; the Muse for whom the Nine Muses race is dedicated to.

All runners will get a race t-shirt as well as gifts provided by the race sponsors.

The awards ceremony will take place the following morning, on Sunday 19 May 2024. It should be mentioned that runners should be present at the awards ceremony to get their awards as per the race regulations.

The Euchidian torch relay will take place before the awards ceremony. A unique relay worth attending.

A reception is to follow right after the awards ceremony.

HEALTH & SAFETY: The race is supervised by the organising committee, judges and stewards throughout its length.

Two ambulances, as well as doctors and physiotherapists will follow the race.

A bus will be available to pick up any runners who wish to quit, or do not reach the CP before the cut off times.

The police will be aware of the race progress throughout the race length.

DISCLAIMER: The organiser bears no responsibility whatsoever for loss of life, injury, or any health issues likely to arise during, or after the race. Runners agree in their application that they are aware of the race difficulty and ensure that they are in good health and fit to participate.

A recent medical certificate, issued by a medical doctor, has to be provided up until the race start.

The organiser is not responsible for any property loss (garment, valuables or equipment). It is recommended that runners have insurance coverage during the event that will also cover their return to their home country in case of death, illness or injury.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Euchidios Hyper Athlos is conducted as per the International Association of Ultrarunners (www.iau-ultramarathon.org). It is incumbent on all runners to respect the race rules and abide by the instructions and decisions of the judges, stewards and medical doctors. Non compliance with the race rules will result in disqualification.

Euchidios hyper athlos 215 km is qualification criterion for Spartathlon , 33 hours for men and 34 for women.