Cyclades Trail Cup 2018 ~ Kimolos Trail Race
- by XpatAthens
- Tuesday, 22 May 2018
On Sunday 3rd of June, the island of Kimolos will host for the first time a race on its traditional paths, offering an alternative opportunity to get to know and explore the island!
Kimolos Trail Race kicks off the Cyclades Trail Cup 2018 event!
It consists of 2 routes (21 and 9kilometers) and will be enriched with parallel cultural events. The start and finish of the routes willtake place in the 'Chorio' settlement. The 21km route offers the participant unprecedentedsolitude, as it does not pass through other settlements or areas with human presence.
It consists of 2 routes (21 and 9kilometers) and will be enriched with parallel cultural events. The start and finish of the routes willtake place in the 'Chorio' settlement. The 21km route offers the participant unprecedentedsolitude, as it does not pass through other settlements or areas with human presence.
Under the new Cyclades Trail Cup Point System, the Kimolos Trail 21km race offers 83 points,while the Kimolos Trail 9km race offers 33 points. The winners of the race will be the first 3 menand the first 3 women in the 21km race, the first 3 men and the first 3 women in the 9km race, aswell as the 1st male and the 1st female athlete from Kimolos.
The bibs of the athletes display the map of the island, the route including the altitude profile andthe refueling stations, and an emergency telephone number for safety reasons. In addition,rescuers of the Hellenic Red Cross and volunteers with first aid knowledge, along with emergencyvehicles, will be located at specific points of the routes.
The prize for the winners of the 1st Mountain Running Run: Kimolos Trail is handmade, symbolicand unique! A wooden plaque with the perforated silhouette of Kimolos' famous “Skiadi” naturalmonument will be given to the 14 winners of the event in a traditional 'dorva' handmade bag,courteously sponsored by the shops: Art Space 'Arzantiera', 'Button', 'Boutique Arzantiera' and 'Sousta - Vista'
All finishers will receive a handmade commemorative medal with the races logo, designed by thejewelry store 'Kimolitho'. Athletes who did not manage to win a place on the podium will beplaced in a draw for gifts from the Donors.
Each race of the Cyclades Trail Cup is supported by Cultural Events. Beyond its purely sportingcharacter, this year Kimolos Trail will blend Sports with Cinema! On Friday June 1, at 18:00 at the Municipal Council of Kimolos, a Hoteliers and ProfessionalsInforming Conference with the subject: “Cyclades Trail Cup: Management, Online Communicationand Marketing for Upgrading and Increasing Reservations” will be held. The event is being held inthe framework of the Cyclades Trail Cup and in cooperation with our gold sponsor Greek TravelPages, under the auspices of the Municipality of Kimolos.Professional hoteliers and accommodation owners will have the opportunity to be informed aboutalternative sports tourism and the Trail Running movement in Greece, as well as how sportstourism will help extend the tourist season and grow the hiking movement for their island.
The bibs of the athletes display the map of the island, the route including the altitude profile andthe refueling stations, and an emergency telephone number for safety reasons. In addition,rescuers of the Hellenic Red Cross and volunteers with first aid knowledge, along with emergencyvehicles, will be located at specific points of the routes.
The prize for the winners of the 1st Mountain Running Run: Kimolos Trail is handmade, symbolicand unique! A wooden plaque with the perforated silhouette of Kimolos' famous “Skiadi” naturalmonument will be given to the 14 winners of the event in a traditional 'dorva' handmade bag,courteously sponsored by the shops: Art Space 'Arzantiera', 'Button', 'Boutique Arzantiera' and 'Sousta - Vista'
All finishers will receive a handmade commemorative medal with the races logo, designed by thejewelry store 'Kimolitho'. Athletes who did not manage to win a place on the podium will beplaced in a draw for gifts from the Donors.
Each race of the Cyclades Trail Cup is supported by Cultural Events. Beyond its purely sportingcharacter, this year Kimolos Trail will blend Sports with Cinema! On Friday June 1, at 18:00 at the Municipal Council of Kimolos, a Hoteliers and ProfessionalsInforming Conference with the subject: “Cyclades Trail Cup: Management, Online Communicationand Marketing for Upgrading and Increasing Reservations” will be held. The event is being held inthe framework of the Cyclades Trail Cup and in cooperation with our gold sponsor Greek TravelPages, under the auspices of the Municipality of Kimolos.Professional hoteliers and accommodation owners will have the opportunity to be informed aboutalternative sports tourism and the Trail Running movement in Greece, as well as how sportstourism will help extend the tourist season and grow the hiking movement for their island.
Plans and methods on how online communications and hotel marketing can have an impact on therunning community, as well as adjustments to amenities that professionals need to know about,will be presented. Professionals will be informed in clear terms about the techniques that willallow them to increase their bookings, even in low season. Participation in the meeting is free!
In the evening of Saturday June 2nd (depending on the weather), a movie night at a nearby beachwill be held.
Apart from the technical update, a movie with Greek subititles will be featured in arelaxed night by the sea, with local treats!
Apart from the technical update, a movie with Greek subititles will be featured in arelaxed night by the sea, with local treats!
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In the same afternoon on Saturday, before the movie night, a traditional marriagewill be held in the Village of Kimolos. It is a good opportunity for everybody attending to witnessthe customs of Kimolos!
In the same afternoon on Saturday, before the movie night, a traditional marriagewill be held in the Village of Kimolos. It is a good opportunity for everybody attending to witnessthe customs of Kimolos!
Specifically, the schedule of the event is as follows:
Friday June 1st 2018
18:00 – Hoteliers and Professionals Informing ConferenceSaturday
June 2 nd 2018
10:00 – Reception desk opening in the Municipal Council Hall
19:30 – Race technical update
21:00– Commencement of movie night
Sunday June 3rd 2018
07:00 – Reception desk opening in the Municipal Council Hall
08:00 – Brief race technical update
08:30 – Races start
13:30 – Races end
14:00 – Award ceremony at the Village central square
June 2 nd 2018
10:00 – Reception desk opening in the Municipal Council Hall
19:30 – Race technical update
21:00– Commencement of movie night
Sunday June 3rd 2018
07:00 – Reception desk opening in the Municipal Council Hall
08:00 – Brief race technical update
08:30 – Races start
13:30 – Races end
14:00 – Award ceremony at the Village central square
For the transport of athletes and visitors to and from the island of Kimolos, the organizingauthority in cooperation with the shipping company 'AEGEAN SPEED LINES' offers a 30% discounton the fare of the vessel 'SPEEDRUNNER III'.
In order to book tickets, athletes will have to send ane-mail with their Name, Surname, Phone Number and a 'Kimolos Trail' statement to theorganization’s exclusive partner: TRAVEL ME TO MILOS, to the address: info@travelmilos.comAria Hotels in Kimolos offer a 20% discount for the accommodation of the athletes and visitors forKimolos Trail.
The discount is valid between June 1 and June 3, 2018 and is only valid for directbookings at the following email: kimolos@ariahotels.gr with the subject: “Kimolos Trailaccommodation”.
Online registration will be possible until Friday, May 25, on the official website of the race.
New registrations may also be made to the race secretariat on Saturday 2 June between 10: 00 -18: 00, in the Municipal Council Hall of Kimolos.
New registrations may also be made to the race secretariat on Saturday 2 June between 10: 00 -18: 00, in the Municipal Council Hall of Kimolos.