IRAKLEIOS ATHLOS

HERAKLION ATHLOS is a mountain running race held on Mount Erymanthos, in the Mixa-Tsapournia area of the Municipality of Erymanthos, Achaea. It includes three routes: 21 km, 9 km, and a children's race of 2 km, with varied terrain including fir forest, alpine zone, and forest dirt roads. The race combines athletic challenge with contact with nature and environmental awareness, promoting the protection of the Erymanthos ecosystem. The event offers electronic timing, medical coverage, refreshments, medals, and technical T-shirts for participants in the longer routes.

The organization provides electronic timing, refreshments, medical coverage, and rescue teams, post-race meal, prize draw, commemorative medal, and technical T-shirt for the 9 km and 21 km participants. There is age and gender categorization with trophy awards. Participants run at their own risk and must provide medical certification or a guardian’s responsible declaration for children. Routes include 21 km and 9 km, children's races of 2 km, with up to 1800m elevation difference, routes through fir forest and alpine zone, requiring registration or medical certification, with awards for the top men and women.