NOTICE OF RACE
The Cultural Enviromental Association of Donoussa POSIDON in collaboration with the Union of Donoussa Cyclades and the Donoussa Professionals Association and in co- organisation with the Region of South Aegean, the Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades and the Municipality Community of Donoussa announce the 6th Donoussa Trail Running ‘’At the paths of Donoussa’’ in Donoussa Cyclades.
The day of the race is Saturday October 12, starting at the port of Stavros at 10.30am.
Runners are required to run through all the traditional trails that make up the Cultural Interest Routes Network of Donoussa, in a predominantly Cycladic landscape with an endless panoramic view of the Aegean Sea. The route crosses the mountainous volume of the island, passes through the 4 villages of Donoussa and 6 wonderful beaches. This way all participants will have a great opportunity to be in close contact with the beauty of the island!
The purpose of the event is to highlight the hiking trails of Donoussa, to attract alternative tourism as well as to to spread the value of sport and the love of nature.
Categories to be awarded:
There will be two awards for the following two categories:
The first 3 men and the first 3 women in the general classification and the first 3 men and the first 3 women who will complete the route aged 50+.
Participation rights.
Participants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Athletes under 18 years of age are obliged to obtain a signed document of parental/guardian consent with an authenticated signature by an official authority .
Number of participants:
In order to ensure the perfect experience of the participants based on the season of the race and the scale of the island , the maximum number of participants is set at 100 (for both races).
Participation fee:
The cost of participation in the race for the athletes is 20 euros for the 9km route and 25 euros for the 20km route. The cost includes: Eligibility to race, catering and support, a commemorative medal and a light lunch ( buffet treats) at the end of the race.
Registrations:
Registrations will open at the end of August 2023.