ANCIENT ILIDA HISTORIC RACE
Saturday, 29 November 2025
12.600m.
DATE
Saturday
29 November 2025
TIME
15:00
START
Ancient Elis Archaeological site
FINISH
Agios Athanasios Square, Amaliada
- START: Archaeological site of Ancient Elis
- Route to Kalyvia village
- Kalyvia village Intersection
- Avgeion village Entrance
- Avgeion village Intersection
- Turn left toward Sostis village
- Exit from Sostis village
- At the Amaliada - Roupaki National Road intersection follow the route toward Amaliada
- Follow Kalyvia Str.
- Enter Korai Str.
- Enter Ancient Elis Str.
- Enter Ermou Str.
- FINISH: Agios Athanasios Square, Amaliada
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
Registration
To participate in the Ancient Ilida 12,600m Race, a runner must have reached the age of 18.
The runner participates in the “race” entirely at their own responsibility, having undergone the necessary medical examinations and the required cardiological checkup. The runner also declares that the information provided in the application form is completely true. The runner waives any claim against the organizers of the “race” for any bodily or other injury or damage from any cause and consents to the free use of their name/image by the Media, the Organizer, and the sponsors of the “race” for promotional purposes. Finally, the runner commits that under no circumstances and for no reason will they transfer the bib number provided by the Organizing Committee of the “race” to another person to participate in the “race.” The runner accepts all the above terms of participation.
Awards - Prizes
Prizes (diploma and medal) will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the overall classification for every race in the competition. The top male and female athlete in each race will be awarded a cup. A commemorative Olympia Marathon medal will be given to all participants who cross the finish line.
Cash Prizes
The top three overall finishers of the Half Marathon will receive the following cash prizes:
Women/Men
1st place: €150
2nd place: €100
3rd place: €50
- Participation forms will be accepted until November 8, 2025.
- Participants must declare they participate in the Race at their own absolute personal risk
and responsibility. - Participants must have undergone all the necessary medical examinations and
cardiological screening. - Participants are requested to declare that all information provided in the participation
form is true and accurate. - Participants waive any claim against the organizers of the “race” for any physical or other
injury or damage from any cause, and consent to the free use of their name/image by the
Media, the Organizer and the sponsors of the “race” for promotional purposes. - Participants are requested to declare that under no circumstances will I transfer the race
number assigned to me by the Organizing Committee to any other individual for the
purpose of their participation in the Race. - Participants accept all of the above conditions of participation.
150'
WATER will be offered at the START, FINISH, and 3 support stations
ISOTONIC DRINK will be offered at the FINISH
ALCOHOL-FREE BEER will be offered at the FINISH
- Every 2.5 km.: access to water, WC, and medical support
- Access to Disabled WC will be available at the START and FINISH
- Medical Support Stations will be located at the START and FINISH
- Bib number (including attached transponders)
- Electronic time keeping
- Olympia Marathon medal
- Olympia Marathon T-shirt
- Water, isotonic drink, alcohol-free beer
- Medical services
Kilometer markers / kilometer.
Electronic timing mats for the Ancient Ilida 12,600m Race will be located at the START and FINISH.
Ancient Olympia Town Hall, Multipurpose Hall (Ground Floor)
Saturday, 29/11/2025
10:00 - 19:00
I. Individual Registrations
This category applies to participants who register on their own.
Collection by the Participant: To receive their participation package, individuals
must present:
- A valid form of photo identification (e.g., National ID Card, Passport).
- Proof of payment of the participation fee.
Collection by Proxy: If a participant is unable to collect their own package, they may
authorize a representative to do so. The representative must present:
- Their own valid photo identification.
- A photocopy of the registered participant's identification.
Minor Participants: Minors registered individually must present a valid form of
official identification (e.g., student ID, passport, or an official certificate of identity)
to collect their participation package.
II. Group Registrations
This category applies to teams of ten (10) or more and is available to sports clubs, running
associations, companies, schools, public or private organizations, and other formal or
informal groups.
- Team Leader Designation: Each group must appoint a Team Leader who will serve as the official representative for the team in all matters concerning the event. The Team Leader may also be a participant in the race.
- Collection by Team Leader: The Team Leader is responsible for collecting the participation packages for the entire group. For collection, the Team Leader must present:
- Their own valid photo identification.
- Proof of payment for the group's total participation fee.
Collection by a Group Representative: In the event the Team Leader is unable to collect the packages, an alternate representative must be formally designated by the team. This representative must present their own valid photo identification and the group's proof of payment.
Inclusion of Minors in a Group: If a group includes participants under the age of 18,
their registration is only considered valid when the Team Leader submits the
required participation form for each minor, fully completed with the personal
information and contact details of their parent or legal guardian. This action serves
as confirmation of parental/guardian consent and authorizes the Team Leader to
collect the minor's participation package.
Unofficial results are announced online immediately after the end of each race.
All participants have the right to appeal within ten (10) working days after the end of the
race. Official results are announced within fifteen (15) working days after the end of the
race.