ROUT CLASSIC 100 MILES 2023 – REGISTRATIONS
Posted by harris on 10/05/23 (604 reads)
ROUT
CLASSIC 2023: Registrations open on May 10, 2023
Starting
Wednesday 10 at 20.00, registrations are open for the 13th edition of
ROUT CLASSIC 100 miles (ROUT) of 2023. Registrations will use the
online registration form and will last until August 11.
150
athletes will be admitted to the race this year regardless of country
of origin. The organization will take special provisions to ensure a
minimum number of starters are athletes residing outside Greece.
The
qualification criterion remains the same as in previous years,
finishing in an approved trail race of at least 50 miles (80 km) over
the past 3 calendar years (2021, 2022,2023).
The
entry fee for this year's race will remain EUROS 170,00. Race course,
rules and regulations can be found here.
The
Steering Committee of ROUT took care to instill consistently until
today the philosophy of a race not confined to the narrow limits of
an organized racing event but provides athletes with the opportunity
to experience an immersion to the pristine nature of Rodopi
mountains.
Today, with the experience of twelve previous editions,
adventure transpires the ROUT CLASSIC and this spirit will prevail in
all our future endeavors.
Our
best to all,
The
ROUT Family Steering Committee
Orestini-
Xanthi, Greece - May 10, 2023
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ANNOUNCEMENT - CHANGES IN THE ROUT CLASSIC 100 MILES 2021
Posted by harris on 13/10/21 (721 reads)
Tuesday 12/10/2021
time: 10.30
Dasiko Horio, Haidou,
Rodopi National Park
Paying attention to
weather conditions and the forecasts of the various meteorological sites, it
appears that next Friday 15/10/2021 will be the day with the most rainfall (25
mm of rain / three hours).
The rainfall had already
started last Friday and still is raining in a mild rate in the area of Rodopi
mountains. It is expected that there will be, among others, a large water flow
(high level) in the creeks.
Having as basic
pillar = SAFETY FIRST – (Athletes & Volunteers)
and having
awareness about our organization capabilities in such weather conditions,
we have
decided to put into operation the plan B. Plan B means an alternative route and
the change of the start day of the race from Friday 06.00 to Saturday 06.00
(16/10/2021)
This new route will
be in the type of out and back.
The Athletes will
start from the Forest Village (Dasiko Horio) and will follow the route of the
race to Zarkadia Station (55 km) from where they will return back from the same
trail to the Forest Village
- The route is reduced
to 110 km with a positive ascent of approx. 6,000 meters
- The finish time
is now 28 hours with 11 hours cut off in Zarkadia (55 km).
- The stations are
limited to 3 - Prasinada 1 (26 km), Zarkadia (55 km), Prasinada 2 (84 km).
The Technical Brief
van be reached here https://www.slideshare.net/rodopiultratrail/2021-rout-classic-110-km-edition-technical-brief
The information
will continue through posts on the website and social media of the event as
well as by e-mails.
On behalf of the
ROUT Family,
Elias Spyridopoulos
Christos D. Katsanos
+306946280221 +306932566941
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RODOPI ADVENDURUN (ROUT) 100 MILES 2016 – REGISTRATIONS
Posted by christos on 14/05/16 (3431 reads)
Rodopi Advendurun 2016: Registrations open
on May 20, 2016
Starting Friday, May 20 at 22.00,
registrations are open for the 7th edition of Rodopi Advendurun 100 miles
(ROUT) of 2016. Registrations will use the online registration form (http://www.rout.gr/index.php?name=Rout&file=registration&newlang=english ) and will last until July 31.
150 athletes will be admitted to the race
this year regardless of country of origin. Registration is a two-stage process,
first the application for participation is approved and then you are notified
to proceed with the fees payment. The payment period for those already
fulfilling the criteria and thus approved to participate will begin on May 20
and will last until the 150 places are filled up or until July 31, if there are
still openings. The organization will take special provisions to ensure a
minimum number of starters are athletes residing outside Greece.
The qualification criterion remains the
same as in previous years, finishing in an approved trail race of at least 80
km over the past 3 years (2014, 2015,2016 ).
The entry fee for this year's race will
remain EUROS 120,00. Race course, rules and regulations will published within
the forthcoming week (although there will be not substantial changes as of past
year (cut-off to 40 hours).
The Steering Committee of ROUT took care
to instill consistently until today the philosophy of a race not confined to
the narrow limits of an organized racing event but provides athletes with the
opportunity to experience an immersion to the pristine nature of Rodopi
mountains. Today, with the experience of six previous editions, adventure
transpires the Rodopi Advendurun and this spirit will prevail in all our future
endeavors.
Our best to all,
The ROUT Steering Committee
Orestini-
Xanthi,Greece May 14, 2016
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RODOPI ADVENDURUN 100 MILES (ROUT) REGULATIONS 2023
Posted by ROUT on 25/06/15 (6834 reads)
1.
GENERAL: "ROUT
CLASSIC 100 MILES" (ROUT) is
an ultra-endurance trail race with elements of adventure, which is
held every October at the Rodopi Mountain Range, in northern Greece.
Until 2012 the race was called "Rodopi Ultra Trail". Since
2013 until 2019 was called "Rodopi Advendurun 100 miles" and
since 2020 is named as "ROUT CLASSIC 100 MILES". The course is
174 kilometers (100+ miles) and
has +9000
meters elevation gain
(approx). The area where the race is held is one of the most
characteristic forests in Greece and is part of the Rodopi Mountain
Range National Park, an area of rare natural beauty and biodiversity
(habitat for bears, deer, wild goats, roe deer etc). The time
limit (cut-off) of the race is 44 hours. The race has the same
start and finish point, "Erymanthos" which is the Forest
Village in the area of Haidou, north of Stavroupoli, Xanthi. To
participate in ROUT essential abilities are required, like previous
ultra trail race experience.
2.
PHILOSOPHY: ROUT
perceives the meaning of ultra-endurance as an expression of
searching for the human limits through the contact with free and
uncontrolled nature, which forces its rules demanding respect,
awareness, courage, reserves of mental stamina and a lot of
experience.
Its basic parameters, define ROUT as a feat
experience, which tests the physical and mental stamina of its
athletes. For its organizers, ROUT is an "advendure race",
in regard to the aspect of the uncertainty of the race effort, due to
its big difficulty. The term advendure is defined as the
uncertainty of the outcome of an autonomous human effort in the open
nature.
In ROUT the external support of athletes is minimal, so
they must depend on themselves to face the subjective and objective
difficulties of the race. Crossing completely uninhabited areas
for 174 kilometers (100+ miles), they become one with nature, which
is a complicated and demanding procedure, but also is the very
essence of the event.
The philosophy of ROUT distills the
up-to-date experience in ultra trail races, emphasizing
in elements such as isolation, autonomy and independence, ingredient
elements of adventure, which ROUT is trying to inculcate to its
athletes.
3.
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION: The
race is open to all those aged 20 years and above. Athletic
documentation is not required, since it cannot document one's ability
to take part in a test that surpasses the so-called athletic limits.
Interested parties submit an application and if they fulfill the
required criterion, having
completed at least one trail race longer than 50 miles (80
kilometers) during the 3 last calendar years (2021, 2022, 2023),
their participation in the race is approved. In any case, the
organization has the right to turn down an application despite the
fact that it may fulfill the typical criteria that have been set for
reasons that it is not obliged to explain to the interested party.
Athletes that have been disqualified from this or a different race in
the past for a serious ethical offense such as a heavy case of
deception or violent behavior, are not accepted.
4.
CATEGORIES:
a.
Men Μ
(20-49 years old)
b. Veteran men Μ50
(60+ years old)
c. Women W (20-49 years old)
d.
Veteran women W50 (50+ years old)
5.
PARTICIPATION CRITERIA: The
participation criterion for ROUT is the documented experience of an
athlete in similar races, which are characterized as "trail
races". The organization believes that the experience in
"asphalt road" long distance races does not provide the
ability to successfully face the difficulties of an ultra-trail race
like ROUT, with special requirements of familiarization with the
mountain surroundings in general and in particular with the
singularities of the field, the climate conditions, the absence of
frequent support and the psychological tension that are caused by
solitude and the unknown elements that differentiate the race largely
from a "road" race.
80
kilometers (50 miles) are set
as a minimum
distance for
a participation
criterion-race,
whether it is a completed finished 80K race. or a withdrawal after
the 100th
kilometer at a longer race.
6.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS & REGISTRATION PERIOD: The
number
of athletes
that will be accepted in the 2023 organization is set to 150.
7.
PARTICIPATION FEE: The
participation fee amount for the race is EURO 170,00
(one hundred and seventy) and
is paid via credit card during the registration process.
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ROUT 100 MILES 2015 - REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN
Posted by ROUT on 27/05/15 (2512 reads)
ROUT 100 MILES - RODOPI ADVENDURUN : 6th EDITION Rodopi Advendurun 2015: Registrations open on May 27, 2015 Starting Wednesday, May 27 at 22.00, registrations are open for the 6th edition of Rodopi Advendurun (ROUT) of 2015. Registrations will use the online registration form (http://www.rout.gr/index.php?name=Rout&file=registration&newlang=english ) and will last until August 31. 150 athletes who will be admitted to the race this year regardless of country of origin. Registration is a two-stage process, first the application for participation is approved and then you are notified to proceed with the fees payment. The payment period for those already fulfilling the criteria and thus approved to participate will begin on May 28 and will last until the 150 places are filled up or until August 31, if there are still openings. The organization will take special provisions to ensure a minimum number of starters are athletes residing outside Greece. The qualification criterion remains the same as in previous years, finishing in an approved trail race of at least 80 km over the past 3 years (2013, 2014,2015 ). The entry fee for this year's race will remain EUROS 120. Race course, rules and regulations remain unchanged as of past year (cut-off to 40 hours). The Steering Committee of ROUT took care to instill consistently until today the philosophy of a race not confined to the narrow limits of an organized racing event but provides athletes with the opportunity to experience an immersion to the pristine nature of Rodopi mountains. Today, with the experience of four previous editions, adventure transpires the Rodopi Advendurun and this spirit will prevail in all our future endeavors. Our best to all, The ROUT Steering Committee Orestini- Xanthi,Greece May 26, 2015
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Co-operation Agreement between Rodopi Ultra Trail NGO and Tropos Branding Co
Posted by ROUT on 03/02/15 (2097 reads)
Orestini, Xanthi,Greece 29/1/2015
The Non-Profit Organization RODOPI ULTRA TRAIL has
been engaged since 2009 in organizing athletic activities based on volunteering. The races organized are ultra-distance in the
unique primordial forests of Rodopi. Its aim is to bridge the gap between modern Man and Mother Nature.
It strives to accomplish this by organizing 5 events
(until today) during all seasons of the year.
So in Winter there is the ROUT Volunteer
Gathering, in Spring Rodopi Challenge 50 Miles, in Summer Haidou Trail Party 24Κ, Haidou Kids and the Volunteer Training
School while in Autumn the year reaches its peak with the “mythical” Rodopi Advendurun 100 Miles.
ROUT (Rodopi Ultra Trail)
is already a recognized brand in the field of mountain ultra-distances with
minimal support.
Given the complexity of the activities but also with
the ambition to expand the awareness of its Brand outside Greece, ROUT
has decided to co-operate with the specialized in this field Tropos Branding
Co.
The duration of the contract is three years with the
right to extend for three additional years.
“The needs of the organization are big and in
matters of Brand Strategy, Brand Value,
Brand Awareness and Brand Equity we need help from a specialized Team
of People. We are happy to have the opportunity to work in depth on such
sensitive matters with the People from Tropos Branding who have helped us
voluntarily all these years” stated Elias
Spyridopoulos, President of Rodopi Ultra Trail NGO.
From Tropos Branding Co, its Executive Director Mr.
Christos D. Katsanos mentioned “Either way my personal involvement with the
organization of ROUT is a given.
Starting today all employees, but also associates of Tropos will work
not only on the preparation of a Complete Strategy Plan but also on the
realization and implementation of its actions”.
About Rodopi Ultra Trail NGO
Rodopi Ultra Trail (ROUT) Non-Profit
Organization was founded in Orestini, Xanthi.
It is organized on the basis of volunteering and has more than 140
Volunteers. It has organized the first 50 and 100 miles mountain races
in Greece (2010). Until the end of 2014
it had completed 25 events in total. The
activities are associated with ROUT - Rodopi Advendurun 100 Miles,
ROC -Rodopi Challenge 50 miles,
Haidou Trail Party24K, τον Haidou Kids, The
Volunteer Assembly and the Volunteer Training School.
About Tropos Branding Co
Tropos Branding Company is a modern
& flexible marketing & branding company. Using the "Zero
to Low Budget" methodology and the "H2Η- Human to
Human" approach it plans, highlights and promotes Brands in many
categories of products and services. Company identities, Corporate videos,
Youtube Shows, product packaging and Inbound marketing techniques (more than
20 different platforms) are used in an integrated "e-branding 360" approach.
For more information:
Rodopi Ultra Trail: Mr. Elias Spyridopoulos
, elias@rout.gr , www.rout.gr
Tropos Branding Co: Ms. Dimitra Notiou,
2310-488915, notiou@tropos.gr, www.tropos.gr
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RODOPI CHALLENGE 50 MILES 2015
Posted by ROUT on 23/01/15 (3101 reads)
 The Non-Profit Organization “Rodopi Ultra Trail”
announces the organization of the Rodopi
Challenge 50 miles race on April 25th,
2015, at the area of Rodopi Mountain Range.
It is the fourth organization of the 50 miles race, which was held on
October of 2010 for the first time, and after a 2 years stop it resurfaced on
August 2013, in the form of a race criterion for participating in ROUT 100 miles Advendurun.
Rodopi Challenge 50 miles (ROC) is an independent
sports event, aiming to create an introductory ultra-trail race but also to
familiarize the athletes with the style and the philosophy of ROUT, keeping
common characteristics with it. All the
details of the race are mentioned in the RULES of the RACE here.
Registrations
are open from Friday, January 16th, at 22.00, until Sunday, March 15th,
through the website of the organization: www.rout.gr.
The
payment period for the approved applications starts on Monday February 12th
and ends on Monday March 16th. Payment must be made through the organization’s
bank account. Each approval email will include
full information for the payment of the participation fee. Each athlete of athletes participating must
write their names on the deposit slip.
ROC will continue to be a criterion for ROUT, as it meets the conditions set by
the organization for the 100 miles race (at
least 50 miles length) with a time
limit of finishing within 17 hours (only for the criterion). Also, the race, after its official measurement,
will be stated to other organizations (UTMB etc) so it can be utilized by its
athletes for races abroad.
Clarifications and answers to questions will be given
after contacting the address: info@rout.gr
Orestini- Xanthi, January 09, 2015
The Steering Committee
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RODOPI CHALLENGE 50 MILES 2015 (ROC) RULES
Posted by ROUT on 23/01/15 (8123 reads)
 1. GENERAL : Rodopi Challenge (ROC) is an
«introductory» ultra trail race, 50 miles long, which is held by the
non-profit organization “Rodopi Ultra Trail” at the Rodopi Mountain Range,
every spring. The race is 82
kilometers long and has 4200 meters elevation gain (D+). The route is “out-and-back” type on a 41
kilometers track, which is part of ROUT’s route. The race starts from the Forest Village
of Erymanthos, at Haidou, and after it reaches Zarkadia after 41
kilometers, then it turns back and follows the same route to the Forest
Village again.
2. PHILOSOPHY : The race aims to introduce the participating athletes with the
spirit and philosophy of solidarity that expresses the central race event
of the organization, Rodopi Advendurun 100 miles (ROUT). It is an introductory event for
ROUT and exactly for this reason it follows its logic and characteristics. The
birth of ROC happened from the need to create an intermediate
(transitional) level between the marathon trail races and 100 miler ROUT, in
order to bridge the gap between these two race categories. Thanks to ROC, a
lot of athletes can be lead smoothly to the ultra trail races.
3. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION : The race is open to
all those aged 20 up to 70 years old, based on the participation criterion.
4. CRITERION : The participation criterion for the race is a mountain
running race at least 35K or
abandonment at 40K at least for a race over 50K. The criterion-race must
have taken place after 1/1/2013 and up to the date of submission of the
application.
5. CATEGORIES : The categories in which the athletes are classified
are common for both sexes and are the following: a) Μ1/W1=20-49 years old, b) Μ2/W2=50+ years old, c) M3/W3=50-59 years
old, d) M4/W4=60-70 years old.
6. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS : All the applications submitted during the registration
period that meet the participation criterion will be accepted, with no number
limitation.
7. REGISTRATION PERIOD : The period
for submitting participation applications for 2015 will be Friday, January
16th at 22:00 until Sunday, March 15th . There will be given
no extension to the end date.
8. PARTICIPATION FEE : The participation fee amount for 2015 remains 50
Euros and is paid only after the approval of participation, to the
organization’s (Rodopi Ultra Trail) bank account with ΙΒΑΝ: GR29 0172 352000 5352 047379 743 at
Piraeus Bank.
9. PROVISIONS : The organization commits to offer to the athletes:
lunch before and after the race, refreshment posts during the race, medical
support, souvenir gift and medal, to the athletes that will finish the
race.
10. CANCELLATION : Cancellation of participation and return of 50% of
the fee is accepted until the last day of the payment period (15.03.2015)
11. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE: The organization does not require a
medical certification from the athletes.
Each athlete is responsible for checking her/his health with regular
medical examinations.
12. FIRST AIDES : The organization is responsible for medical support
(first aid) and the security of the athletes at the support stations and
the Check Points. The telephone number
112 can be used for emergency and it is good for athletes to be able to
communicate if needed.
13. COPYRIGHT : The organization has the copyright of the race
and the right to use the photos and videos taken on the day of the race.
14. PERSONAL DATA : The organization, in compliance to the
principles of protecting personal data, does not disclose personal data of
the athletes, or gives data to third parties for commercial or other
purposes.
15. RACE BIB : The race bib is the only evidence of validity of
an athlete during the race, therefore all athletes are obligated to keep
their bib in good shape in a visible position on them, in order to be
recognized by anyone and to help monitor at the check points.
16. RACE BIBS DISTRIBUTION :
The race bibs distribution will take place the day before the race, Friday
24/4, from 12:00 noon until 22:00, and on Saturday 25/4 (day of the race)
until 05:30 in the morning. The
race bibs are given only to the athletes themselves, with presentation of
any valid identification document
17. TECHNICAL BRIEFING : The technical briefing of the athletes will be
outdoor and will take place where the closing ceremony is held at 19:00
afternoon on the day before the race.
18. MANDATORY EQUIPMENT : There is no mandatory equipment for the
athletes. The athletes are responsible
to carry with them the necessary equipment for their basic and emergency
needs. The organization recommends
the following: waterproof jacket, water container, hat, haemostatic,
emergency food, head lamp, cell phone.
19. PENALTIES : Athletes will be disqualified for the following infringements: a) failure to pass through a checkpoint, b) littering at the route, c) inappropriate
behavior towards the volunteers or co-athletes, d) assistance
given other than in the official refreshment points, e) pacing by persons that do not
participate in the race.
20. TIME LIMIT : The race will start at 06.00 at the Forest
Village. In addition to the time limit, there is an in-between time barrier
in the middle of the race (Zarkadia Κ-41), in 8:00 hours. So, any athletes that arrive to
Zarkadia after 14:00 are disqualified to continue the race. Extension to the limit will be given only
under extreme weather conditions.
21. CANCELLATION-POSTPONEMENT : Suspension
of the race, temporary or final, may happen based on the organizations
judgment due to extreme weather conditions at any time during the race.
The same may happen at the start of the race, which may be postponed for a short
period of time and with the prospect of better weather conditions. In case
of bad weather conditions the time limits of the race may be expanded.
22. WITHDRAWAL : An athlete can drop out of the race, only after
giving his bib number to a responsible staff member at a Check Point. From the moment he gives his bib number and
on, which means dropping out of the race, the athlete has the right to
manage his time and strengths as he wishes. The organization is responsible
only for transporting the athlete to the Forest Village, as long as he is :
a) at Zarkadia, b) at Prasinada, c) at Livaditis.
23. SIGNS : The course signs vary depending on the section and
is based mainly on signs with the race logo, signal ribbons and a
conjunction of other means of marking.
The first 10 and the last 20 kilometers will also be marked with night
(retro-reflective) signs.
24. REFRESHMENT POSTS : During the race there will be 3 refreshment
posts: a) Prasinada-1 (Κ-27), b) Zarkadia (Κ-41), c) Prasinada-2 (Κ-55). At the refreshment posts a variety
of fresh and cooked food will be offered. The athletes must carry with them
a cup or tumbler, to receive liquids at the refreshment posts.
25. DROP-BAG : Each athlete has the right to give to the organization
a drop-bag with material, equipment and consumable supplies of his/her
choice, which will be transferred to Prasinada by the organization. The drop-bag’s volume cannot be larger than
30 liters and can be given to the organization the day before the
race. They will be transferred to
the Forest Village by the end of the race again by the organization.
26. OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE : Outside assistance to the athletes is allowed
only in the official refreshment points (Prasinada, Zarkadia).
27. CHECK POINTS : During the race there will be 15 check points,
where for security reasons and for the smooth conduct of the race, the
athletes are recorded.
28. SWEEPING SERVICES : A team of volunteers will follow the last athlete
of the race, for security reasons, having the ability at the same time to take
part in the coordination of providing aide to any injured athlete, in
cooperation with the medical staff of the organization.
29. PRIZES-MEDALS : The winners of the race will be awarded with trophies
while all athletes who will finish
the race will be given a medal. The three first men and the three first women
will be honored, as well as the first man or woman of the Master category (Μ2/W2).
30. CHANGES : The present rules are subject to change without
prior notice, but in general the spirit of the rules remains the same.
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ROUT-2014, The Official Race Report of the 5th organization
Posted by ROUT on 01/12/14 (4552 reads)
The 5th anniversary ROUT 100miler was celebrated
in the best possible way, since the race left the best impressions on the
athletes that had the chance to compete in the beautiful forests of Rodopi. A
long, although short in time journey of five years, reached this year’s
organization of Rodopi Advendurun, the beloved ROUT of the ultra-endurance and
adventure Greek athletes. Year after year, since 2009, ROUT leads its athletes
through a route of emotions, guided by the limits of their physical and mental
endurance. In addition to the journey, above all a difficult 100 miles race of
human endurance, which requires devotion and hard preparation.
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5th Anniversary ROUT 100 MILES ADVENDURUN 2014 - Latest News for the Athletes
Posted by ROUT on 14/10/14 (3214 reads)
Dear Advendurunner
friends,
It’s this time of
the year again when we meet in Rodopi, in our annual Endurance and Adventure
(advendurunning) meeting. On Friday,
October 17th, at 6 in the morning, the 5th
anniversary ROUT 100 MILES begins. This year, the number of athletes who will start
the race reached 120, out of which 13 are coming from abroad.
CHARACTERISTICS: This year’s ROUT
keeps its race profile, the same as the familiar since 2010 route, of 100 miles
and 8000 meters of positive
altitude change, for the 5th consecutive year. The time limit is now 40 hours. The three in-between time barriers are: a) Zarkadia Κ-41 in 8:00 hours,
b) Krousovo Κ-69 in 15:00
hours and c) Zarkadia-2 Κ-123 in 28:00 hours.
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