Dirfys Trail Run
23-24 November 2024
EVENT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2024
09:00 Opening of the secretariat, Collection of numbers at Stenis school
14:00 Start of the 4km Big Bear Downhill race
15:00 Awards
15:30 Dance from the Triada club, Nik. Crucial
16:30 Karate demonstration by A.S. Philoklis, Dyrphyon-Messapion
17:00 Technical Briefing
17:30 Pasta party for all athletes, offered by the company Darduma Family and the voluntary group “Social kitchen The Other Man of Chalkida”
19:00 Closing of the secretariat
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2024
06:30-08:30 Receiving numbers
09:00 Start of the 30km race
09:30 Start of the 15km race
10:00 Start of the 5km race
10:15 Start of children’s race
13:30 Awards
15:00 End of Event
PARKING
You will be able to park at the entrance of the village as well as at the stadium in the narrow street.
You will find the location of the stadium on google maps at
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2o3zB6X1iBDMWz5J7
TECHNICAL BRIEFING
The Technical Briefing will take place on November 23 at 17:00 at the Steni school.
MEALS
The established Pasta Party will take place on Saturday, November 25 at 17:30 at Steni’s school.
ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION ATHLETE/CHIP NUMBER
The electronic recording chip is placed in the athlete’s shoe at the front on the lace. In another place besides the shoe (eg, pocket, backpack, etc.) the chip does not work. You should have your number in a prominent place on the front of the athlete, so that it is immediately visible to the volunteers and organizers of the event. An athlete who does not have his bib number with him and his time does not appear due to incorrect placement of the chip, his participation in the race will be considered invalid.
RACE LAUNCH TIME
The start of the Dirfys Trail Run Big Bear Downhill 4Km will be at 14:00 on Saturday 23 November at the 9th km. of the Dirfys Trail Run 30km race. The Organization will transport the athletes from the school of Steni Evia by bus. The bus will start from the school in Steni Evia at 13:30 to take the athletes to the start.
The starts of the matches on Sunday 24 November will be given at the following times.
Start time:
– 30km 09:00am
– 15km 09:30am
– 5km 10:00am
– 1000m 10:15am
RACE INTERRUPTION
The race can only be interrupted in case of extreme weather conditions (strong and long-lasting storms). If this happens during the race, the organization will take care to inform the participants in every possible way. Then the participants will be transferred to the start/finish area of the race.
TIME LIMITS-DOORS-EXCLUSION
There are no disqualification time limits in the Dirfys Trail Run 15km, Kanzu Trail 5km, Dirfys Trail Run Big Bear Downhill races.
In the Heraios Athlos 30km race there is an intermediate time limit at 26km at Sideritis Station at 5:30 hours. Athletes arriving at the station after the time limit should return their number and follow the instructions of the organizers to return safely to Steni.
FUEL STATIONS
Along the 30km route there will be 7 stations for feeding and checking the athletes as follows:
- At 4.2km “Aeroporon” station
- At the 5.8km “Sevach” station
- At the 8.6km “Sideritis” station
- At the 14.5 km station “Antonis Sykaris”
- At the 23.4km station “The 5 heroes of Mistro”
- At the 26.7km “Sideritis” station
- At the 30.8 km station “Lela Karagianni”
– On the 15km route there will be 4 stations for feeding and checking the athletes as follows:
- At 4.2km “Aeroporon” station
- At the 5.8km “Sevach” station
- At 8.7 km, “Sideritis” station
- At the 12.6km station “Lela Karagianni”
– On the 5km route there will be 2 stations for feeding and control of the athletes as follows:
- At the 3.6 km station “Lela Karagianni”
- At the 1.1km station “Thanasis Anastasiadis”, climber EOS Chalkida
DISPOSABLE GLASSES
No liquid cups will be offered at the stations. The athletes should have ensured that they have their own glasses.
EQUIPMENT
Mandatory Equipment
For the races Heraios Athlos 30km, Dirfya Monopatia 15km
Aluminum blanket
Waterproof windbreaker
Optional equipment
For all races.
The weather conditions in the mountains are changeable and very easily the sun gives way to heavy rains. That is why it is good that their personal equipment includes:
Cap
Gloves
Bandana
Waterproof windbreaker
CHECK OF MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
It will be carried out on a random sample of race athletes, at a station, which will remain secret for ethical reasons. Those who do not bring the mandatory equipment are automatically disqualified from the race and must hand in their number immediately.
ORGANIZATION PHONE
It is already operational and is 6946 918 465. It will be at the service of athletes who face any kind of problem during the competition. The phone is for emergencies and please do not call it the relatives of the athletes to find out if their man is okay.
USE OF POLES
Allowed from startup. As a non-mandatory piece of equipment, it is not checked if someone has them on them all the time or leaves them somewhere to pick up again somewhere else.
MARKING
Their main characteristic, the orange and red paints on trees and rocks. In addition to the basic marking, there are other elements, the yellow-black tape hanging from tree branches mainly, at critical sections or intersections, small plastic signs and signs and white arrows on the asphalt. An athlete who does not see any of the above for at least 500 meters means that he has lost and it is best to turn back to the last mark.
GARBAGE
Respect the mountain and take the trash with them, don’t throw it on the trail. Anyone “caught” littering will be permanently banned from the event
PENALTIES
The athlete is excluded from the competition for the following reasons:
Loss of Control Point
Not having the mandatory equipment
Throwing garbage on the route
TRANSPORT
In cases of injuries, transport to Steni or to a hospital is carried out by the designated agencies, but always with the burden of financial costs on the side of the sufferer. Their organization is not a state service and of course it is not burdened with costs that are not its responsibility.