Godzilla Xanthi Trail 30km Race Information

DATE: Sunday, May 19, 2024
ROUTE LENGTH: 30 km
PLACE OF EVENT: Xanthi
TIME: 09:00 am.
START AND FINISH POINT: Location Thilia
ELIGIBILITY: Athletes under the age of 18 are not allowed to participate.
PARTICIPATION FEE
Complete package: €30 (Includes: Athlete’s participation number, Commemorative engraved Medal, Electronic participation certificate, water, isotonic drinks and snacks, Windproof jacket made of light, technical fabric.)
Basic package: €20 (Includes: Athlete’s participation number, Commemorative engraved Medal, Electronic participation certificate, supply of water, isotonic drinks and snacks.)

ROUTE
The race will follow a circular course. The 28km are paths and 1km forest road-cobbled path with a positive elevation at 1850m. It is a demanding route of great difficulty with several technical parts. Good physical condition and with similar experience of mountain racing are required.
The route in GPX file format

Altitude diagram of the route

PRIZES – AWARDS:
Winners are declared the three (3) first men and the first three women overall.
– Cups will be awarded to the the first winners.
– Medals and certificated will be awarded to the first, second and third winners.
– A commemorative medal and an electronic certificate will be given to all finishers.
– The first three winners of the general classification of men and women will not participate in the awards of age categories.

RUNNERS WHO QUIT THE RACE
A Volunteer of the organizing committee will follow the  last runners to support  athletes who quit. Those who quit and do not need medical support can wait at the supply/water stations until a car of the event  takes them to the finish.

SUPPORT STATIONS
Along the route there will be seven (7) supply/water stations at the points 5.5km, 8.5km, 12.5km, 17km, 20km, 24km, 26km and at the finish.
WHAT IS PROVIDED
5.5km: Water
8.5km: Water, Banana, Salty crackers, Isotonic drink
12.5 km: Water, Coca-Cola, Salty crackers, Bar
17km: Water, Coca-Cola, Isotonic drink, Salty crackers, Banana, Salt, Chocolates, Sandwiches, Gel, Bar
20km: Water
24km: Water, Coca-Cola, Isotonic drink, Banana, Salty crackers, Chocolate, Pasteli (candy made of sesami and honey), Sandwich
26km: Water, Coca-Cola, Isotonic drink, Banana, Salty crackers, Salt, Chocolate
Finishing: Water, Bar, Papaparaskevas Carioca, Egg Protein Crème EGGPRO Dessert
CAUTION: It is forbidden to throw objects and garbage in the environment. If otherwise, the athlete is  disqualified immediately.

ROUTE MARKING
The route will be marked with signs, colors on the ground-trees and warning tape. At key points along the way, and if the above materials may be considered insufficient, there will be volunteers to guide the athletes.

TIME LIMIT
The participants must pass from the registration point at 17km (Church of Panagia Kalamos) within 4 hours and complete the race in 7.5 hours from the start time.

MANDATORY EQUIPMENT – BACKPACKS
There is no mandatory equipment for athletes. Carrying water bags or backpacks or waistbags is generally allowed. The use of walking sticks is also allowed. The athlete may leave his/her backpack along the route at the central stop points on his/her own responsibility.

ELECTRONIC TIMING AND RESULTS
The electronic timing will be performed by a timing company. At the 17th kilometer (for the 30km race) there will be a timing mat with an intermediate recording of the passage of the runners through it. For this reason runners should wear the timing chip they receive along with their entry number from the registration center.
Attention: Your time will not be recorded and you will not be included in the results if you do not have the timing chip mounted on you and do not go over the timing mats.

EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE
Any external assistance to the athletes is not allowed, by anyone. If otherwise , the athlete to whom the assistance was offered is automatically disqualified. People without a race number are allowed to accompany the athletes. The athlete is also allowed to be accompanied by familiar people in the last meters of the route.

RACE PACK DISTRIBUTION
From the central square of Xanthi in a specially designated area in front of the entrance of the City Hall. The race office will serve the runners on Saturday 18-05-2024 from 10:00 to 16:00 and on Sunday 19-05-2024 from 07:30 to 8:45 at the start of the race at Thilia.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MANAGEMENT
The competing participants will give  – receive their personal belongings, at the starting point. Athletes are also asked not to carry any valuables in their bag. The  organisers do not bear any responsibility for any loss of items.