RACE INFORMATION

CLASSIC  EUCHIDIOS ATHLOS: PLATAEA-DELPHI   (107.5 km)   

15-17 ΜΑΥ 2026

EVENT TYPE: Ultra distance foot race.
The entire route is on asphalt roads except for a 5-km dirt road section along the Mornos Canal from about the 5,5 th km until the 10,5 th km.

RACE DATE:  15-17  May 2026

START - FINISH: The race will start at Plataea on Friday 24.00 ( midnight) 15 May 2026   and finish at Delphi on Saturday  , 16 May 2026.

TIME LIMITS: The race is having a limit of  16 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 Friday 15  May , 18.00-22.30   at the registration desk at Plataea .

It is required for all runners to have arranged and paid for the race fee in order to process their registration and issue a  number. All successful payments will result in the  numbers to appear in the participants’ list.

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 who wish to deliver their drop bags must do so at the organizing committee until  22.30  hrs. The drop bags must have the runner’s  number and the CP number clearly written on them. 
No drop bags will be accepted after 22.30  due to the limited time available to forward them. Drop bags will accepted only for C.PS. :

No 5 XIRONOMI 24,2 km,  No 7 THISVI 34,5km, No 11  AGIA ANNA 48,5km, No 15 KYRIAKI 63km, No 17 LAKKA 70 km,  No 19 DISTOMO80km, No 21 ZEMENO88,5km.

Runners will be monitored electronically throughout the CPs along the race route. A brief technical briefing will take place at the starting line as soon as all runners receive their  numbers. Crew members should also attend this meeting.

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. Noncompliance will result to disqualification.

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

TRANSPORTATION: A bus will be available for the transportation of all athletes on Friday15 May 2026. The bus will depart from Platia Karaiskaki in Athens, next to Hotel Crystal  with destination to Plataea . The same bus will return from Delphi  to Athens following the awards ceremony and  the lunch on Sunday 17th May afternoon.

ACCOMMODATION: The organizers will arrange accommodation in Delphi on the night of Saturday, 16/5/2024, for  athletes and supporters   after finishing the race. The accommodation will be provided at a hotel in Delphi.

CHECKPOINTS: There are nineteen (19) CPs along the route and six (6) water stations. 
Runners will be monitored at all CPs where they will find water, isotonic drinks, fruit juice, biscuits, snacks etc. There will be two 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  CP no 11 Agia Anna 48,5km,  and  CP no 19  Distomo 80 km
 
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, vazeline, gauzes, deep freeze spray, band aids, Betadine (antiseptic), cotton, etc.).

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

Crew members must not provide any help before CP #3 at Leuctra, almost 13km from Plataea. Crew members will not follow the same route as the runner in the Mornos Canal (dirt road), but will reach Leuctra 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.

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 six 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 will get an additional medal from the Nine Muses race where the head of  Melpomene is depicted; the Muse for whom the Nine Muses race is dedicated to. This way runners who successfully completed last year’s race, will get to add their medal next to the one of Clio , Erato,Urania, Kalliope, Euterpe  , Terpsichore , Thalia and enrich their collection. 

All runners will get    gifts provided by the race sponsors.

The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday 17/5/2026  after   the ceremony of lighting of the Delphi fire ( See the race program). We note here that the athletes must be present at the ceremony in order to receive their prizes, in accordance with the rules of the race. Organizers are not required to send prizes to athletes who did not attend the awards. .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 organizing 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 organizer 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 organizer 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 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.

 

 THE ORGANIZERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IF NECESSARY