Due to Covid-19 restrictions in Europe, XTERRA Greece, originally scheduled for April 24th, has been moved to October 16th. See the announcement below:
“Due to Covid-19 restrictions in Europe, XTERRA Greece Off Road Triathlon will be moved to later in the season, in October 16th, 2021.
All existing entries will automatically be transferred to the new date and athletes will be informed accordingly via e-mail. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Please note that XTERRA World Championship slots allocated in Greece will be for 2022″.
A unique triathlon race
The municipality of Vari – Voula – Vouliagmeni, hosts at the Athenian Riviera (Vouliagmeni Beach) the event, which grows every year and is now one of the favourite destinations of the World Off Road Triathlon athletes.
A unique sports experience, the XTERRA combines swimming with mountain biking and mountain running. The mountain terrain, in South Hymettus above Varkiza and Vouliagmeni, consists of routes designed with a love of nature and sports, medium to high difficulty and in such a way that top professional athletes, complete the long distance in about two hours and 30 minutes. At the same time, of course, it is an ideal terrain for anyone to start the off road triathlon, as it enables the athlete who will not move at high speeds, to stay safe all the way. In general – as it occurs to Triathlon – swimming is 10% of the total race time, 65% for mountain biking, and 25% for running. It all started for XTERRA with the first race in 1996 in Maui, Hawaii, where the Triathlon was first tested in its mountainous at its most demanding version.
Races
XTERRA GREECE FULL DISTANCE
Distances: 1500 Meter Swim | 30K Mountain Bike | 10K Trail Run
XTERRA GREECE SPRINT DISTANCE
Distances: 750 Meter Swim | 15K Mountain Bike | 6K Trail Run
XTERRA RELAYS (TEAMS)
Full Distance: 1500 Meter Swim | 30K Mountain Bike | 10K Trail Run Sprint Distance: 750 Meter Swim | 15K Mountain Bike | 6K Trail Run
XTERRA OPEN WATER SWIMMING CHALLENGE
1. 1000m, 2500m, 5000m Swim Challenge
2. 200m Swim Challenge
3. Participation in both events
XTERRA KIDS EVENTS
See more info at https://www.xterraplanet.com/greece
