Greek Triathlon Calendar 2016

Greek Triathlon Calendar 2016

 
- 02.14.2016, Biathlon, Schinias, "Energy Duathlon Attiki & National Championships Biathlon" (Distance: Sprint), www.energyraces.gr 
- 03.13.16, Biathlon, Kyparissia, "National Championship small classes", www.triathlon-hellas.com 
- 03.04.2016, Biathlon, Schinias, www.transitionsports.gr
- 04.10.2016, Triathlon, Marathon-Schinias, "Energy Triathlon Attiki & 1os Football Greek Cup", www.energyraces.gr
- 04.17.2016, Triathlon, Schinias (Distance: Sprint), www.transitionsports.gr
- 7/05/16, Off Road-Triathlon, Vouliagmeni, "XTERRA Greece Championship" (distances: Sprint & Olympic), www.xterragreece.com

Epidavrus (Επίδαυρος) Road Bike and Triathlon Race (27-28 Sept. 2014)

If there is one word that can describe this event that would be 'magnificent'!
Epidavrus is an ancient historic region located on the east side of Pelloponissus. It was the first time that a major bike and triathlon sports event took place there. Not for one day, but for two. Saturday found athletes with 2 road bike events (35km and 70km), while for Sunday, a sprint Triathlon event (750m-30km-5km) was scheduled both for adults and kids. 400 athletes registered throughout the weekend for these events, which is a large number for the Greek athletic community.

The organizers, municipality of Epidavrus and Smart Solutions Company, did a perfect job with nearly 200 (!) volunteers laid down on the race course to support and secure the event during the weekend. The landscape during the races was just top class - no better place to compete and enjoy a race.

I registered both for the 35km road bike race and the triathlon. It was the first time I had 2 races on my diary within an 18 hours time frame, but I was excited for it!! I hadn't really prepared myself for anything good, but I always enjoy participating in big sports events. And Epidavrus is popular for its world class ancient attractions - that kept busy both me and my friends who came with me as spectators to support me.

 (prior to the start of the Saturday's road bike race)

2013 Triathlon Race Calendar - Greece

Triathlon Races in Greece have exploded in number the last year or so.
Normally, competitors had to pick up races between from a number of 4-5 triathlon yearly races. Now, the sport has received so much attention that many organisers have taken the initiative to setup tri-races in various locations all around Greece (on main-land and islands) and throughout the year (i.e. dualthons).

The races below do not require any subscription with the Greek (or any other) triathlon federation or triathlon team, etc.
From my experience, most organisers are requiring you to bring a medical certificate from cardiologist (issued the last 6 months or earlier) to provide a proof of your ability to race safely and have a declaration form signed up prior to race (each organiser uploads such form/s on his/her website for the race under consideration). I am stating this as a general guidance, for those who might be coming from abroad to Greece to join a race.
Please, contact the organiser to check the essential documents needed every time you want to take part in any race. Everyone speaks English in this country, even if they have never learned it before!

(dates below correct at time of writing: 1 May 2013. Check the link at the end of this page for updates, but I will try to make sure I keep the list below updated too!)

Tri-regards!

2013 Race Calendar Greece

(last update: 3 September 2013)

• 12.05.2013, Sprint & Olympic Triathlon, Astros (Peloponesse), www.threelevelpower.com
• 19.05.2013, Sprint Triathlon, Schinias Bay, Athens, Attika www.transitionsports.gr
• 26.05.2013, 2nd Saronic Triathlon Race- Sprint Triathlon, Munipalicy of Saronicos, Anavissos (South Athens), www.triathlonworld.gr
• 02.06.2013,*** Sprint Triathlon, Psatha, Attika
• 02.06.2013,*** Aquathlon, Rodhos Island, http://cup.apollontriathlon.gr
• 09.06.2013, 3rd Metropolitan Triathlon Race – Sprint Triathlon, Elliniko, ,Munipalicy of Ellinikon, Athens, www.triathlonworld.gr
• 15.06.2013, ΧTERRA,Plastira Lake, www.xterragreece.com
• 29-30.06.2013, Sprint & Olympic “Glafkos” Triathlon, Karistos, South Evia (1 hour by boat from Rafina Port in Attika), www.glafkos.org/portal/
• 6-7/7/2013, X-EVENT LADONAS, Ladona Lake, www.mountain-sports.gr
• 13.07.2013, Sprint Triathlon, Doksa Lake, www.transitionsports.gr
• 21.08.2013, Aquathlon, Schinias, Athens, Attika, www.transitionsports.gr
• 25.08.2013,  Sprint, Tiros, Arkadia, www.run4green.gr
• 08.09.2012, Sprint, Tiros, Arkadia, www.run4green.gr
• 08.09.2013, Sprint & Olympic distance, Chania, Crete Island, www.threelevelpower.com
• CANCELLED: 22.09.2013 Messonghi Corfu Triathlon, Corfu, www.trisportshellas.com
• 15.09.2013 , Olympic & Half Ironman, Kalamata (South Peloponesse),  www.threelevelpower.com
• 29.09.2013, Sprint & Olympic Triathlon, Schinias, Athens, Attika, www.transitionsports.gr
• 20.10.2013, Sprint & Olympic Triathlon, location: to be considered,  www.threelevelpower.com

*Attika: County, with Athens its city.

(sources: http://www.triathlonworld.gr/hellenic-calendar-2013/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/118822331562700/doc/253658668079065/ )

(above: Olympic Distance Triathlon Race, Schinias Bay, Attika)

2011 Triathlon Calendar in Greece: 'Schiniathlon' Series 2011 - www.schiniathlon.gr

For detailed info: www.schiniathlon.gr

Schiniathlon Tri-event (19 Sept. 2010) - Sprint Distance (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run)

(above: entering the 5km route)


(approaching the finish line...)

Results (out of the 135 competitors in total, see http://www.schiniathlon.gr/ for more info):
Swim: 41st position
Bike: 35th position
Run: 88th position
Overall: 52nd place (total time: 1 hour 26 min)

Well, I know that I've completely messed it up during the run, this section cost me a lot