Elafonisos Run 2024 - 10 Days

DATES:  June 19th to June 28th, 2024

June 19th - Arrival

• Pick Up from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"
• Transfer to the Dave Red Hotel in Athens
• Free evening to rest/explore Athens

June 20th - Explore Athens

• Breakfast at the Hotel
• Walking tour of Athens
• Lunch at Thomas 1971 Tavern. (Includes wine)
• Free evening

June 21st - Elafonisos, Island | Here we come! 

• Breakfast at the Hotel and Check Out.
• Shuttle to Elafonisos with a private driver. (approx. The 5-hour trip including 15 minute Ferry Boat ride)
  • Check-in at Estella Hotel followed by a casual evening with a choice of dinner and drinks, depending on the group's preferences.

June 22nd - Race Day

• Meeting Point at the "Taratsa" coffee bar at 7:00 a.m.
• 8:00am Elafonisos Run 2024 - Race Starts
• 10:00 am Awards Ceremony
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Beach time
• Free evening to rest and enjoy island life

June 23rd & 24th - Explore Elafonisos!

• Enjoy the island's calmness and simplicity

June 25th - Return to Athens

• Breakfast at the hotel and check out
• Shuttle back to Athens
• Free evening to rest and explore Athens

June 26th - Cultural Visit

• Acropolis Sightseeing and Museum visit with a guided tour.
• Lunch at "Bairaktaris" Restaurant (Set menu without drinks)
• Free evening to rest and discover nightlife in Athens.

June 27th & 28th

• Last 2 days in Athens to explore more of its rich history, shopping, and food!

To participate in the races requires full acceptance of regulations:

1. The quote is valid from September 26th to November 1st, 2023
2. A deposit of 40% is required with the remaining balance to be paid in full by January 12th, 2024
3. Any changes might affect the final pricing
4. Athletes competing should understand that they are moving in an open, exposed to particular weather conditions that will prevail on that particular day of the race.
5. Men and women of all ages are accepted.
6. Participants who have not reached 18 years of age are required to submit a statement from their parents.
7. Valid participation is considered to be valid after it has been paid off financially.
8. Participants are obliged to fully comply with the regulations set by the organizer. They are also obliged to obey the suggestions of the individuals (eg. volunteers, reviewers) designated by the organizer. Failure to comply with the regulations or instructions will result in the exclusion penalty, with no refund or any other costs. Any person authorized by the event manager may record any infringement that he has perceived and report it to the event manager.
9. Any marking of the space provided by the event manager is temporary, intended to serve the participants, and is removed after the event.
10. Athletes are involved at their own risk and the organizing authority is not responsible for any injuries they may have, as stated in the statement of responsibility or here. However, qualified medical personnel and a fully equipped ambulance will be available. There will also be rescue teams covering the event.
11. Participants participate at their own risk and must have been examined by a physician who has found them capable of participating in the particular event. Medical advice must not be older than 30 days from the last day of the following day of the event.
12. Runners will be able to visit the toilets of Camping Simos, where it is located at the finish line, which follows the safety and cleanliness protocols.
13. It is strictly forbidden to dispose of any kind of object during the whole event, such as plastic bottles or any other solid or liquid food packaging material used by athletes during the event. Disposal of packaging materials or other non-organic waste anywhere on the route beyond the predetermined, carries an exclusion penalty, no refund, or any other costs.
14. The event manager undertakes to supervise the field of play with specialized personnel in safety, rescue, and medical assistance to the participants in need. In cases where security personnel and referees indicate to athletes that the event must be stopped for safety reasons, the latter is obliged to obey. Non-compliance means exclusion, no refund, or any other costs.
15. In case of need, the event manager reserves the right to postpone the start of the event in order not to endanger the physical integrity of the participants. In very extreme conditions he can cancel the event.
16. In case the event is postponed indefinitely, a full refund will be made to the participants.
17. Participant exclusion occurs for: a) Pollution of the site. b) Inappropriate behavior towards the organizing staff. c) Inappropriate behavior towards the spectators of the event. d) Non-compliance with these Regulations.
18. The organizers are not responsible for the deaths, injuries, or any damage to the health of the participants who, upon submitting their request for participation, declare that they are aware of the risks involved including those allegedly attributed to the negligent acts or omissions of the foregoing that their health status is good and allows them to participate, and they have recently been examined by a doctor on this subject. However, no participant will be required to submit a medical certificate. They are obliged to perform regular medical checkups in order to check their health status. The event managers disclaim any responsibility for the physical integrity of the participants, who should behave responsibly at any dangerous points on the route. The organizers disclaim any financial responsibility in the event of outside assistance to any athlete.
19. Participants consent to be featured in photographs or any other media from the event, which shall be used exclusively to promote the current and future events.
20. The organizers have the authority to modify the rules and regulations of the event, with no further notice.