Kythnos Challenge - Cyclades Trail Cup
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EVENT INFO
- When: 19 Oct 2019 - 20 Oct 2019
- Where: Kythnos island
- Title: Kythnos Challenge - Cyclades Trail Cup
- Email: cycladestrailcup@gmail.com
- Contact Number: +30 694.15.08.016
- Website: cycladestrailcup.com/races/kythnos-challenge/?lang=en
The island of Kythnos has two significant settlements, the village of Messaria or Kythnos, known locally as Chora, and the village of Dryopis or Dryopida, also known as Chorio.
Both villages are notable for their winding and often stepped streets, too narrow for vehicular traffic. The villages are very picturesque but in different architectural styles.
Both villages are notable for their winding and often stepped streets, too narrow for vehicular traffic. The villages are very picturesque but in different architectural styles.
Spike Race
On Saturday October 19 at 09:00, the 1st Kythnos Challenge trail running race will start. Finishing the Spike race is obligatory in order to participate in the ''challenge''. Which consists of the Spike race and one of the following races (16km or 6km).
The race will start at ''Kolona'' beach where athletes will be divided into groups of 5-10 people. Their goal is to reach the top of the hill and then climb down it. Since there is no official race path, athletes will have to find their own way up and down the hill.
16km Race
On Sunday October 20 at 08:30, if you finish the “Challenge” by running the Spikel & 16km trail race you will be awarded with Cyclades Trail Cup points. The starting point will be at Driopida village and the route consists of 85% traditional trekking paths.
The total elevation of the race is 675 meters.
6km Race
On Sunday October 20 at 09:00, if you finish the “Challenge” by running the Spike & 16km trail race you will be awarded with Cyclades Trail Cup points. The starting point will be at Driopida village and the route consists of 87% traditional trekking paths. The total elevation of the race is 245 meters.