Welcome
Welcome to the “Tinos-Exomeria Trail Race” offering the chance to enjoy the most important Orthodox centre of worship in Greece but, in the same time, an important Catholic centre with beautiful beaches and its traditional culture. A strong tradition of marble carving is to be admired in chapels, fountains, arches and sculptures
What 20.5 km
Where
Pyrgos village of Tinos, situated in the Aegean Sea, located between Andros and Mykonos
When
Sunday, 14th of September 2014
Why
Participating in “Tinos-Exomeria Trail Race” provides a remarkable occasion for runners to enjoy a marble village, which is considered one of the most beautiful settlements in Cyclades. Runners will travel to the lairs of art, run on streets "paved" with marbledust, history and artistic tradition. They can run around marble-built villages and recognize the "carving" of nature, wind and rain at the harsh landscape of the Tinian north.
How
Contact us and we will make you an unbeatable offer to suit your needs and preferences.
We offer several options varying from short weekend breaks in Tinos including your entry to the race, to a full vacation plan in Tinos and the surrounding area!
Moreover, we can offer you training plans, actual training in the streets and routes of Tinos and of course we will run with you!
For more information and detail please call: +30 6978 524 433
Or email: info[@]www.runningreece.com
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Happy runs!
Race Date
Sunday, 14th of September 2014
Event Schedule
Start time: 9.00
Party time:15.00
Distances: 20.5 km
Entry Fee
Your participation to the race is paid and secured by RunninGreece.
The participation includes the following benefits
- Electronic timer (official time and place)
- Commemorative Medal for participation
- Participation diploma
- Commemorative t-shirt
- Clothing and personal belongings management
- Photographs of the race
- Massages to athletes after the race
- Nutritionists' advice
- Party after the race
Deadline registration
Registration is open until Friday, 10th of September 2014. Participation can be obtained via online registration.
Route
The overall length of the race will be 20.5 klms with the highest altitudinal difference at 250 m. Both starting and finishing points will be at Pyrgos. Each athlete will be able to choose and run the 20.5 klms track or participate with a friend in order to run a relay trace. The athlete to run first will have to complete a 9.5klms distance whereas the second one the remaining 11klms.
The race will have the following schedule
• Starting from Pyrgos up to Spilia, 300m distance and ground morphology is tiling, slightly uphill and in the boarders of the village (narrow alleyways).
• Spilia up to Myloi, 700m distance and ground morphology rocky with soil. Rural road with stiff downhill and uphill.
• Myloi up to Platia, 1200m distance and ground morphology rocky with soil followed by paved road with a flat incline.
• Platia up to Agios Panteleimonas, 300m distance, inside the boarders of the village. Ground morphology: slightly downhill narrow alleyways (1st water station), 300m of paved road slightly uphill and 800m of rural road beginning with downstairs and ending up to a rocky earthy uphill.
• Agios Panteleimonas up tp Karambousa (Agia Paraskeui), 2.200 m distance. Ground morphology rocky and earthy. A rural road with a flat incline (2nd water station inside the church)
• Karambousa up to Rohari beach, 2000m distance of downhill rural road.
• Rohari up to Panormos (cannon), 2.300m. Ground morphology: 2klms of paved road and 300meters with cement slates, flat incline, motorway. 3rd water station, baton changing, transportation to Pyrgos.
• Panormos up to Ampeli, 3.300m distance, ground morphology earthy rural road with rocks, where the 1st kilometer is flat and the rest 1,8klm uphill.
• Ampeli up to Skamnidia, 1.300m distance. Flat rural road with soil and rocks. (4th water station, Skamnidia)
• Skamnidia up to Viologikos, total distance 1.200m. Ground morphology 800m downhill rural earthy road and 400m downhill rural road with rocks and soil.
• Viologikos up to Kyra Xeni, total distalce 1000m. Ground morphology: 300m rural road, 500m cobblestoned street and 200m cement stairs going up. (5th water station)
• Kyra Xeni up to Marlas village, 600m distance. Paved road slightly uphill.
• Marlas up to Pyrgos, 2000m distance of old street. Ground morphology : downhill rocky and earthy rural road (6th water station), 400m flat rocky and earthy rural road, 200m stairs going up, cobblestoned street and 400m cement road slightly uphill (motorway).
Check of Medical Condition
As soon as an athlete applies for the race, he is accepting its rules and regulations in case of an accident. However the race coordinator has made sure there will be medical care available for every athlete or visitor who may find himself in the need for it on the day of the race. Three doctors will be at the beginning/finishing point and volunteers with basic first aid knowledge will be in every water station and other hub points of the track.
Health Coverage
In any case all runners participate solely at their own risk. The organizers have no responsibility for whatever happens to the runners related to health issues or is due to lack of preventive medical check. It is highly recommended that the participants undergo a thorough medical examination before entering the race. The organizers will not ask for medical certificates from any athlete (male and female), since they all participate at their own exclusive risk and responsibility (children are at the liability of their parents or guardians). We will also provide offers for special health checkup for all runners, and members of their families.
Electronic Timing
All participants will be timed by a timing company using an electronic timing system. For this reason, the runners must wear the timing chip they will receive from the registration center together with the participation number. Attention: Your time will not be registered and will not be included in the results if you do not have the timing chip attached to your shoe and not pass over the timing mats.
Aid Stations
Lengthwise the race tracks 6 water stations are located, providing for each athlete: water, isotonic drinks, a banana, a salty cookie and candy. Each station will be manned by volunteers aware of basic first aid and equipped with a first-aid kit.
Awards
With the completion of the race the 3 men, 3 women, 3 relay race teams and 3 teams to cross the finish line first along with the first local male and female athletes at the 20.5klms race will receive their awards. Each winner will be also given a special gift.
Footwear
The race tracks is of 20,5klm length with both starting and finishing points in Pyrgos village. 8.9klms are earthy road with rocks, 2.9klms are paved road, 6.3klms earthy road and the final 1.1clm village cobblestoned road. That’s why Trail Footwear suitable for a variety of ground morphologies is recommended.
Clothing
September in Tinos is considered a summer month with cool mornings but high temperatures during the day. The beginning of the race will be set at 09:00 so clothing should be keeping you warm until that time. During the day it would be appropriate to have a hat and sunglasses. The trail track will be cleaned from vegetation on the race day, but keep in mind you may encounter thorns. Perhaps compression socks can save you from a little pain.
Simple Running Offer: from €10 »
BOOK NOW
The Simple offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Tinos on their own and want only to register to the race. It includes
• Electronic timer (official time and place)
• Commemorative Medal for participation
• Commemorative t-shirt
• Race bag
• Party after the race with local food and drinks
• Participation to draw and gifts
• Tips and advice for the specific race
• Training schedule depending on your personal targets
• Safe keeping of your belonging during the race
• During the race volunteering photographers will be set in interesting spots to take your picture. All photographs will be dispensable online at no cost 4 days after the race.
Running Offer #1: from €90 per person »
BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Tinos the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Tinos. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
This offer is for those who wish to go to Tinos on Saturday morning and return to Athens on Sunday night. It includes:
• Departure from Rafina port at 07.00 on Saturday 13/9/2014
• Transportation from/to Tinos port to Exomeria villages
• Visit to Panagia of Tinos
• Accommodation on Saturday night at Exomeria villages
• Transportation from/to your hotel and the starting line
• Hotel arrangements in Tinos in 3star hotel
• Departure from Tinos to Rafina port on Sunday night
• Registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
• Clothing and personal belongings management
• Electronic timer (official time and place)
• Commemorative Medal for participation
• Commemorative t-shirt
• Race bag
• Party after the race with local food and drinks
• Participation to draw and gifts
• many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
• During the race volunteering photographers will be set in interesting spots to take your picture. All photographs will be dispensable online at no cost 4 days after the race.
RunninGreece Offer: from €150 per person (3 nights accommodation) »
BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Tinos the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Tinos. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
This offer is for those who wish to spend 3 days to Tinos and specifically wish to go to Tinos on Friday and return to Athens on Monday afternoon. It includes:
• Departure from Rafina port at 17.30 on Friday 12/9/2014
• Transportation from/to Tinos port to Exomeria villages
• Visit to Panagia of Tinos
• Accommodation for 3 nights at Exomeria villages
• Transportation from/to your hotel and the starting line
• Hotel arrangements at Exomeria villages
• Arrival at Rafina port on Monday 15/9/2014 at 17.30
• Registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
• Clothing and personal belongings management
• Electronic timer (official time and place)
• Commemorative Medal for participation
• Commemorative t-shirt
• Race bag
• Party after the race with local food and drinks
• Participation to draw and gifts
• many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
• During the race volunteering photographers will be set in interesting spots to take your picture. All photographs will be dispensable online at no cost 4 days after the race.
Special Running Offer »
Get a Custom Quote
Please tell us all your requirements and preferences, how many days you want to spend in Tinos, what other places you wish to visit and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you! We can add trainings, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, clothing and personal belongings management and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Tinos. During the race volunteering photographers will be set in interesting spots to take your picture. All photographs will be dispensable online at no cost 4 days after the race.
Group Running Offer »
Get a Custom Quote
If you are a group of people, please tell us all your requirements, how many of you are running, what you like and what you do not like and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you and your company! We can add trainings, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, clothing and personal belongings management during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Tinos. During the race volunteering photographers will be set in interesting spots to take your picture. All photographs will be dispensable online at no cost 4 days after the race.
Tinos is a beyond spaces spiritual island. A place of pilgrimage and worship, Tinos owes its unique place in the Greek psyche thanks to the Church of Panayia Meyalohari, Great Grace, also known as the Church of Evangelistria of Tinos, Our Lady of Good Tidings.
Located between Andros and Mykonos, Tinos has beaches to match and perhaps some of the most well-preserved villages in all of the Cyclades.
Each of the villages is a revelation. A strong tradition of marble carving is to be admired in chapels, fountains, arches and sculptures, particularly in Pyrgos, the village that some of Greece’s greatest artists, Gyzis, Lytras, Chalepas, Filippotis and Sohos, call their own.
The white splendor of the material blends well with typical Cycladic architecture. Whitewashed narrow alleys, neat houses and picturesque churches create a serene environment, where fuchsia-coloured bougainvilleas overflowing through walls and balconies add the right dose of intensity.
Amidst the countryside, hundreds of dovecotes resembling tiny fortresses are well preserved and worth an exploration. With their geometrical patterns, they attract the doves, whose systematic breeding began with the Venetians in the 18th century.
Tinos is a very interesting place to visit. One can enjoy its unspoiled architecture, its picturesque villages, its beautiful beaches and its traditional culture and way of living that has been going on through the years.
The pan-hellenic festivities in honour of Virgin Mary on August 15 are accompanied by other festivals like those in Tsiknias and Exombourgo and the gastronomic feasts involving artichoke and raki in Falatados as well as the festival of honey in Kampos. Tinos is the ideal place for nature lovers, architecture, art and tradition, and the perfect answer to the relative expectations.
Pyrgos is the largest village on the island with its 400 residents. Home to some of the greatest Greek artists like Y.Chalepas (sculptor), N.Lytras (painter), D.Philippotes (sculptor) among others. Walking past the alleys of Pyrgos one can encounter art in every corner, house, church or square.
Pyrgos took its name from an ancient tower which was built before the 16th century in order to secure the whereabouts. The village flourished during the 18th and 19th century mainly because of the marble art and shipping.
The most important sights of the village are the two cathedrals, Agios Nikolaos and Agios Dimitrios, the Museum of Marble Crafts, the cemetery where the visitor can admire marbled works of art and stone carvings of local artists. Moreover it’s the Tinian Artists Museum, located at the entrance of the village right next to the house where Y.Chalepas lived which is also a museum these days.
In order to prevent and maintain the artistic history of the region, a Preparatory School of Marble Arts has been running since 1955.
The Cycladic architecture is preserved unharmed in Pyrgos for centuries and many think of the village as an open air museum of folk art.
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