Support Stations

In the route there will be support stations for the runners.

Bottled water and isotonic drinks will be provided to the runners of the 5k race at the Start Line, at the 2.5km marker and at the Finish Line. 

Markers

Every kilometre of the route will be signposted with a Marker.

Support Stations

In the route there will be support stations for the runners.

Bottled water and isotonic drinks will be provided to the runners at the 2.5km marker and at the Finish Line. 

Registration Centre

The day of the race, from 10.00 to 18.00 am at Tzitzifies square.

The athletes will receive their participation number, the timer chip for the race as well as other organisational material from the Registration Centre only.

Attention! There will be no Registration for the race on the day of the Event.

The climate of Kallithea

The main characteristics of Kallithea’s Mediterranean climate is the warmth and dryness between mid-May and September, the rainy but mild winter from mid-November until the end of March with two transitional seasons – Fall (Autumn) appearing in October and Spring in April.

Winds are generally mild while strong winds and gusts are very rare in our town.

Clear skies and a low probability for rain in September is one more characteristic of Kallithea’s climate.

The participants are taking part in the events solely on their own responsibility.

The organizers are in no way responsible for what happens during the race in matters of health which are due to a lack of preventative medical checks.

The participants are strongly advised to undergo a medical examination prior to the race.

The organizers will not require any athlete to provide approvals by doctors since the participants are racing on their own responsibility and the minors on the responsibility of their parents/guardians.

Practical tips for a safe and enjoyable participation can be found by clicking here.

We recommend that you should visit your doctor and inform him/her about the start of the training programme you will be following so as to participate in an even of the Kallithea Run type.

We would like to advise all the runners and especially those who are over 35 years old, the smokers, the former smokers, overweight individuals and those with a cardiac disease medical history to undergo a pre-race cardiac check-up. After the necessary medical examination, your doctor will guide you in your training programme according to your unique needs – you need to follow these guidelines carefully.

Train Regularly and Consistently

Once your doctor has approved your participation, it is important that you do not overdo it by following an extremely vigorous training programme. Your training will have to increase gradually so that you minimize the risk of suffering from acute pains and fatigue. Try to diversify your training to avoid possible injuries which will throw you off your training programme.

Keep Training

A good start is the best and most efficient way to build a good physical condition. Get together with other runners in your area and exchange opinions and views on your training programmes, your progress and your goals, especially in the chilly mornings or afternoons or those bad weather days.

Define your Goals

Whatever experience you may have in road running, define your goals and targets to yourself and train towards them – thus giving your training programme a motive and a meaning. Defining the details of each aspect of your goals will allow you to gauge the amount and quality of training necessary to achieve those goals while you enjoy the satisfaction of attaining your objectives.

Set Short-Term Goals

If Kallithea Run is your end goal, then it shouldn’t be your first race. Train and participate in smaller events so that you keep your physical condition at a high level while monitoring your progress. 

Form Friendships with Other Runners 

Don’t train alone! Find other runners who are getting ready to participate in the same race or join a running group in your area. In that way, you will have the opportunity to encourage each other, define training goals and, of course, enjoy the benefits of being a member of a support network.