Power Walking 30 km.
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About the Race:
- Starting point - Ending: Mavili Square, Molos, Ioannina
- Start Time:7:15 a.m.
- Date of race: Sunday, 20/09/2026
Age Categories:
All runners over 18 years of age are eligible. It is recommended that all participants have recently gone through a full range medical exam and cardio check before the event. The Organizing Committee will not request any written medical certification for any athlete, who competes at their own sole risk.
Bib Numbers and Souvenir Pickup:
The collection of bib numbers and souvenirs will take place at the secretariat, which will be located at Mavili Square, in Ioannina.
Friday 18 September 2026
17:00 - 20:00: Chip - numbers – souvenirs Pick-up
Saturday 19 September 2026
10:00 – 21:00: Chip - numbers - souvenirs Pick-up
For those who arrive in Ioannina on Sunday, there will be the possibility to pick-up their numbers before the start of the races, from 7 am.
Participation Fee:
- Registrations until 30/08/2026
- Personal Registration: 30 euros
- Discount: 25 euros
- Group Registration (above 10 people): 25 euros
- Recognized clubs by the General Secretariat of Sports/EOSLMA-Y (above 10 people): 20 euros
- *The discount package applies to unemployed people, students (who do not exceed 30 years), pupils, members of the Armed Forces and Security Forces, who must present their valid proof of status at the secretariat the day they receive the participation package.
- The organizers reserve the right to extend the registration period. However, registrations submitted after 24:00 on Sunday, August 31, 2025, will incur an additional fee of 7 euros per race entry, provided that there are available spots. In such cases, discounted participation packages will not apply.
The Entry Package includes:
- Technical t-shirt of the race
- Number of Participation cursor
- Electronic timer with chip
- Collectible commemorative medal finish
- Commemorative participation diploma
- Commemorative bracelet
- Provision of water and sports drinks during and after the race
- Medical Services
- Photos
Registration is now closed!
Route Description
Race Map
30 km, lakeside flat asphalt path. The route moves on public paved roads. The route is the same as the race except for one small change at the beginning of the journey for reasons of safety of walking.
Kilometers Indications: All along the race entries per 1 km.
Timing: Electronic.
Time Limit: 6:00 hours
Every athlete that after 12:45 has not gone through the intersection Miaoulis Coast and Vogianou will continue the path from the lakeside sidewalk street, according to the directions of the judge and will finish under his/her own responsibility.
Race Map
30 km, lakeside flat asphalt path. The route moves on public paved roads. The route is the same as the race except for one small change at the beginning of the journey for reasons of safety of walking.
Kilometers Indications: All along the race entries per 1 km.
Timing: Electronic.
Time Limit: 6:00 hours
Every athlete that after 12:45 has not gone through the intersection Miaoulis Coast and Vogianou will continue the path from the lakeside sidewalk street, according to the directions of the judge and will finish under his/her own responsibility.
IAAF Athletics
Certified Route
Useful Information
Water Supply Stations:
There will be 11 stations for supplies.
The water supply stations map of the 30 km race consists of 11 stations, starting from the fifth kilometer and with each station being located at 2.5 km from the previous one.
It is noted that bottled water will be provided at all water supply stations.
Chemical toilets will be located at 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 kilometers.
- 5km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos
- 7,5km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos
- 10km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos, Bear Strength Gel
- 12,5km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos
- 15km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos, bananas
- 17,5km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos
- 20km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos, Vikos Cola, Bear Strength Gel
- 22,5km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos
- 25km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos, bananas, Vikos Cola
- 27,5km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos
- 30km: Natural Mineral Water Vikos, bananas
NOTE: Runners are requested to leave bottles and glasses on the right side of the road, to facilitate their collection and recycling.
Prizes - Awards:
To all finishers will be given a commemorative medal and diploma of the race, which will be able to download it from the race website after posting the official results.
Registration Types:
There are 2 types:
a. Individual Registrations:These are submitted by individual participants.
b. Group Registrations:
- Group registrations are intended for teams of at least 10 participants who wish to take part in any of the races (30 km, 10 km, or 5 km).Eligible groups include gyms, companies, schools, private and public organizations, travel agencies, as well as groups of friends who wish to participate as a team.
c. Club Registrations:
- These are intended for sports clubs and are available to teams of at least 10 participants who wish to take part in any of the races (30 km, 10 km, or 5 km).Eligible clubs include sports associations recognized and registered with the General Secretariat for Sports, as well as running clubs affiliated with EOSLMA-Y.
For group registration, a Team Leader should be appointed. The Leader of each Team will represent the Team against the organizing committee. The personal data declared by the participant upon submission of entry form are true and correct. In case the entry form is submitted by a third party, it is granted that the participant consents to his/her personal data being given to the Organizing Committee of the event by the third party.
Safety and Medical Coverage:
The entire route is covered by medical services, with mobile units and ambulances of the National
First Aid Centre (EKAB), medical volunteers such as doctors and a team of trained members of the Greek Red Cross Volunteer Samaritans and Rescuers Corp (Ioannina branch). The valuable services are provided by the Ioannina Police Department.
It is recommended that all participants have recently gone through a full range medical exam and cardio check before the event. The Organizing Committee will not request any written medical certification for any athlete, who competes at their own sole risk. Minors and juniors participate on the responsibility of their parents/guardians.
In any case, all runners participate solely at their own risk. Τhe participants declare that they have recently undergone a medical examination and they are perfectly healthy to participate in this sport event. They accept full responsibility for any injury or accident that may occur at any place of the venue of the race or that may occur during their participation in the race.
They waive any claim by the organizers, sponsors and anyone involved directly or indirectly to the event and accept that these persons have no legal responsibility for what may occur during my participation.
The organizers have no responsibility for any issue related to the participant’s health due to the lack of pre- race medical check.
Escort of walkers:
An organization’s motorcycle will follow the runners during the race. Runners who do not need medical assistance but quit can wait to supply stations until an organization’s vehicle takes them to the finish.
Management of Personal Belongings:
Participants will deliver - receive their personal belongings at the starting point. Also athletes are requested not to carry valuables in their bags. The organization takes no responsibility for any loss.
