The top international triathlete (off Road) event XTERRA, came to Greece in 2013 at Lake Plastira. This exceptional region of Greece hosted the first three events (2013, 2014, 2015) and in 2016 the event, having grown a lot and gained a strong standing in the international scene, moved to Vouliagmeni. The municipality of Vari Voula Vouliagmeni, since then hosts the Athens Riviera (Beach Vouliagmeni-South Hymettus Mountains) the event, which every year develops and is now under the name XTERRA Greece | Vouliagmeni one of the favorite destinations of the elite of the world off road triathlon, while at the same time being the cradle of the sport in Greece.
XTERRA Greece | Vouliagmeni Off Road TRIathlon/Aquathlon/Kids TRIathlon
A distinctive sporting adventure, the XTERRA combines dynamic swimming with mountain biking and off-road running. The mountain terrain, in South Hymettus above Varkiza and Vouliagmeni, consists of routes designed with love for nature and sports, of moderate to great difficulty. Alongside the amazing challenge to strong and Elite / PRO athletes, it is an ideal terrain to start the off-road marathon, as it gives the opportunity to someone who will not move at high speed, to stay safe all the way.
Generally-as in triathlon-swimming makes up 10% of the total Race Time, mountain biking 65%, and running 25%.
It all started for XTERRA with the first race in 1996 in Maui, Hawaii, where triathlon was tested for the first time in its mountainous and more demanding version!
According to XTERRA's global statistics, in 2024 a total of 80 Events and 427 races were held in 30 countries across all 5 continents, while in the EMEA Region (Europe, Middle East & Africa) a total of 31 events were held in 15 countries and 30 different destinations.
All events allow the top performers in their age category to qualify for the XTERRA World Championships held at the end of each year until 2021 in Maui, Hawaii, and from 2022 it started and takes place in Trentino/Molveno, Italy. In Greece, sprint distance races (half compared to Full XTERRA distance), Aquathlon (swimming - running) and children's races Off road TRIathlon are also held, aiming to develop the sport and motivate more to get involved.
The event offers the possibility of participating athletes in relay races at both distances, in order to provide the opportunity of participation experience to more athletes even of individual triathlon sports. Additionally, a training program in the field of the race is implemented in the last months before the annual event, aiming at budding off-road Triathletes, to acclimatize to real race conditions from older and more experienced ones.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
- TRIathlon Off Road
Long distance|Full Distance
Typical long (full) distance distances are 1.5 km dynamic swimming (running at the start on the sand and at the spin for the second spin), 30 km mountain biking (mountain bike) and 10 km off-road running.
Short Distance-Development / Sprint Distance
The short (Sprint) distance is 750m. dynamic swimming, 15km mountain biking (mountain bike) and 5km off-road running.
- Cross Aquathlon
The Cross Aquathlon takes place at the same time as the Off Road Triathlon, so no athlete can register for both.
Long distance|Full Distance
The typical long (full) distance distances are 1.5 km dynamic swimming (running on the sand at the start and start of the second lap) and 10 km off-road running (on the mountain).
Short Distance-Development / Sprint Distance
The short (Sprint) distance is 750m. dynamic swimming and 5km off-road running.
- Kids Off Road TRIathlon
A special institution was launched and established in 2023, attracting children, tomorrow's Off Road Triathletes, under the name Kids Off Riad TRIathlon.
This is a regular children's triathlon race, which takes place for the ages of the 3rd major grades of Primary School and the 3 grades of high school, in these two respective award categories, both for boys and girls.
The racing content starts with a joint start of swimming 150-200 meters as for adults, transition to the change zone, cycling within the small grove and the corridors of the beach 2 laps, in the order of 2 km with return to the change zone and running within the protected area of the beach and the sand on the beach about 800 meters long, finishing under the arch.
Register for the side kid's events
Slow pace Cycling, Running Relays, Stress Run, Lazer Run, Recycle Athlete – Upcycling Art Installation, Circular dances of Brazil, Theatrical Game, Chess
6,2k Trail Running
Start & finish: vacant lot at the junction of Panos and Chlois, versus The Rock Club (formerly Vouliagmeni Suites).
Start time: Friday 24 April, 19: 00 (please consult the schedule)
Route: the athletes, after starting, move for a few meters on a city road that leads them right to the mountain and then follow a mountain route, which will be marked with ribbons at the necessary points so that it is easy to identify the route. Along the way, there will be PlayMakers (volunteers), wearing yellow distinctive phosphorous vest as well as pairs of rescuers mainly for their safety. There will be no water supply in the course of the race, except at the finish for the hydration of the athletes.
There will be no time limit for the athletes to finish (Cut off), but the estimate is that in one hour (until 20:00) before sunset, all athletes will have completed the route.
For details of the Route, see the following map, while more details of the route, terms and regulations will be provided in the race Brief that will take place before the event and is mandatory to follow.
Awards categories:
* General category of men and women
* Age categories (less than 18 are incorporated in the first category of their friend, while categories that do not complete 3 podium class are combined with the immediately older one (s)to be completed)
MEN & WOMEN
A1 18-29 years old C1 18-29 years old
A2 30-39 years old C2 30-39 years old
A3 40-49 years old C3 40-49 years old
A4 50-59 years old C4 50-59 years old
A5 60 and over C5 60 and over
* Older and younger athlete * Citizens of Vari Voula Vouliagmeni 3 men and 3 women
All participants should pick up their Athletes Kit at least one hour before the start, from the secretariat at the sports village on Vouliagmeni Beach, according to the opening hours announced in the program. In any case, the care of timely receipt of the running Kit belongs to the athletes and they should know that any failure to receive it on time may cost their participation in the event.
Citizens of Varis Voula Vouliagmeni (presentation of a citizen's card to the secretariat to receive the Athletes Kit and the timing chip), must also follow the registration process, which is free of charge using the registration code X.T.R.VVV26
For last minute registrations, interested parties should be aware that the running Kit they will receive may not include full content, given the inability of the organizer to anticipate last minute registrations, always in accordance with the registration policy announced on the website of the organization.
XTERRA: real, authentic, racing!
The motto of XTERRA is” live more " (Live more) encouraging people of all ages, genders and Sports levels, to try, try, enjoy participation, get in touch with nature and explore it, meet people with common interests, compete with respect and Noble starches, stay active with sports, have fun!
Mother Nature is your only”rival"
Although some of the best triathletes, mountain bikers, runners and adventure athletes from around the world compete in XTERRA, racing is not just for them. It's for everyone!
XTERRA is identified with the idea of company, companionship, adventure, and promoting a healthy and dynamic/active lifestyle.
In the XTERRA Races, apart from individual athletes, relay teams consisting of 2-3 athletes can also compete. This enables a group of friends, colleagues, fellow athletes, associations, associations, companies, etc., to take part in a leading event, and to live a special experience in an organized, safe and particularly pleasant environment.
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