Zagori Mountain Running: The biggestmountain running race on July 23-25, 2021

The history of mountain running starts and is being written in the “place beyond the mountain”. 11 years ago, Zagori Mountain Running, took its first steps, gradually transferring the unique cultural and sports images of Zagori and the Epirus region around the world. On July 23-25, 2021, Zagori is reborn with the “anniversary edition” of Zagori Mountain Running that reaches its 10 years of racingwhile returning stronger than ever with many surprises.

Zagori Mountain Running is an integral part of the cultural harmony of Epirus, which connects the unique geographical, historical and architecturalunity of Zagori and highlights the 46 villages,with their special natural beauty and of course the warm people who have embraced it until today.

4 races - 2 brand new routes

Zagori Mountain Running is a multi-speed event that meets the needs of both the most demanding mountain runners and those athletes who test their strength as amateurs, combining sports with entertainment. This year’s anniversary edition includes the well-known and traditional routes TeRA 80km and Marathon 44+, as well as thetwo brand new Half Marathon 21km and Entry Race 10km routes with starting and finishing points at Tsepelovo.

With respect to the mountain & the environment

The organizing committee of the race, every yearwith respect to the unique place where the race is held, which is part of the cultural heritage of Zagori and is visited by hundreds of people from around the world; takes care of the race’s trails maintenance and the preservation of a zero environmental footprint.

The race’s collectible BUFF is added to this year’s innovations of Zagori Mountain Running. As a sponsor of the event that represents the leading outdoor companies and is the most specialized sports activity store, Fifth Element offersexclusively for purchase the collectible BUFF of Zagori Mountain Running 2021. This way, it contributes to the work for the protection and conservation of the Vikos-Aoos Geopark’sunique biodiversity.

Sold Out Registration Record

People’s love for the race that promotes mountain running around the world is truly unprecedented. Zagori Mountain Running’s registrations, as expected, closed with a great response. A fact that proves that this is the greatest mountain running race in Greece. The event will be held following a strict health protocol that has received the approval of the Health Scientific Committee of the General Secretariat of Sports. Always in communication with the responsible bodies (based on the pandemic’scurrent conditions), the registrations for the 10thanniversary Zagori Mountain Running will be opening again for two days, from Friday 09/07/21 at 09:00 until Sunday 11/07/21 at 21:00, thus giving a second opportunity to those athletes who did not manage to register before!

posted Thursday July 8th