INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE

International Olympic Academy, Municipality of Ancient Olympia, Hellenic Olympic Committee and Thessaloniki Olympic Museum, with the participation of the entire Olympic family, organize 4km & 1.5km Running Races under the following conditions:

1.RACE DATE: Saturday 14/6/2025

2.START & FINISH:

Town Hall of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia

3.RACE INFORMATION

• • Social Impact Race-Walking: 1.500 m

Starting Time: 19:00

Route Description

Starting point in front of the Town Hall of Ancient Olympia on Praxitelous Kondyli street heading southeast towards the Archaeological site, making a U-turn at the height of the Ancient Stadium on the provincial road and in the opposite direction, heading towards Ancient Olympia to finish at the Town Hall of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia.

3.2 4.000m Race

Starting Time: 19:30

Route Description

Starting point in front of the Town Hall of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia, on Praxitelous Kondyli Street, heading southwest and at the end of the road turn right, uphill in front of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Ilia’s offices, turn left towards the bed of the Alpheus river, route around the Archaeological site and the stadium, exit at the height of the premises of the International Olympic Academy, heading left on the provincial road in the direction of Ancient Olympia to finish at the Town Hall of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia.   

For further details regarding the race-routes you may visit the race’s official site www.olympicdayrun.gr.

4.PARTICIPATION

In order to participate in the 4 Km Running Race of the 4^th “Olympic Day Run” Ancient Olympia, the runner must be at least 12 years old.

In the 1.5 Km race, runners of all ages can participate.

In case of underage runners, registering individually, it is mandatory to submit a formal Declaration of Consent signed by either the parent or legal guardian who consents to the participation of the minor in the race, according to the content of the above statement. The person registered as “Participation Responsible” has the exclusive parental responsibility of minors.

In case of group registrations of high schools, clubs, associations, etc. entities, the person registered as “Group Responsible” is having full responsibility of the custody and full responsibility of the minors in his group, on all matters, including their safety, except in the case of minors whose parent participates in the Competition and presents the Responsible Declaration of a Guardian, in which he undertakes the safety of his children. For the registration of groups of minors in the Race, the “Group Responsible” must submit the status of the participants with an official document of the specific organization he represents (school, club, etc.), on which it is noted that he is authorized by the organization as “Group Responsible” in the Competition. In order to receive the equipment, the “Group Registration Responsible” of minors must provide the Responsible Declarations of Consent of the parents/guardians of all minor runners, in order for the participation of the children in the race, while he is responsible for the coordination of the team in what regarding her participation in the Competition and informing her about the terms of participation in it.

5.REGISTRATIONFORM– REGISTRATION OPTIONS

5.1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Registration is done online by filling-in the registration form at the race’s website www.olympicdayrun.gr.up until Sunday, June 1^st, 2025, at 11.00 a.m.

5.2 REGISTRATION OPTIONS

You may register:

Α. ONLINE

Via the race’s official website www.olympicdayrun.gr.

1. VIA EMAIL

Exclusively for primary schools, secondary schools and high schools.

Registration is carried out by sending the necessary documents via the school’s official e-mail to [email protected]

5.3 REGISTRATION CENTER/COMMUNICATION

Thessaloniki Olympic Museum, 3^rdSeptemvriou&AgiouDimitriou, 54636, Thessaloniki

Τ. +30 2310 968531, F. +30 2310968726, Ε. [email protected]

www.olympicdayrun.gr.

Registration Center’s Opening Days & Hours:

Weekdays 10:00 to 19:00 & Saturdays 10:00 to 16:00

5.4 RACE EQUIPMENT DELIVERY

The delivery will take place at the Town Hall of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia on Saturday, June 14^th, 16:00-18:00

6.REGISTRATIONS

6.1 REGISTRATION TYPES

Registrations are divided into:

1. INDIVIDUAL ADULT
2. INDIVIDUAL UNDERAGE

In the case of underage runners, the registered “Participation Responsible” has the parental responsibility of the minor/s. By giving his/her consent, the “Participation Responsible” agrees with the minors’ participation in the race and declares his/her parental responsibility in the consent document.

C.GROUPS

Available for a group of 10 and over willing to participate in the same race.  The group-type registration refers to sport clubs, runners’ clubs, gyms, companies, private and public organizations, as well as to individuals wishing to participate as a group.

The age limit of the runners of the team is defined by the requirements of each race as defined in this notice. In the Group registration, the person registered as “Group Responsible” represents the group in all communication with the organizers and receives the groups’ race equipment by displaying his/her identification card.

The person registered as “Group Responsible ” must provide the declarations of consent signed by the parents or legal guardians of the underage runners, with their consent to the participation of the children in the race, and the list of participating runners with an official document if they represent a specific organization (school, club, etc.). The person registered as “Group Responsible” bears sole responsibility for the custody of the minors in the group in all matters, including their safety, unless the parent participates in the Competition and presents the Responsible Guardian Declaration by which he undertakes the safety of the children.

6.2 PARTICIPATION FEE

4Km RACE

Race is referring to adults and teenagers (age 12-18)

Includes Electronic chip timing, Participation Number, Commemorative Medal, Water, Juice, Medical Services, Electronic Certificate of Participation, Electronic Certificate of Participation, Printed Certificate of Participation in the World Celebration of the International Olympic Day by the Hellenic and International Olympic Committees.

Individual Registration:7€

Group Registration (over 10 people): 5€

1.5Km RACE

The Running Race concerns all ages, (minors, adults, families and group registrations of schools, sports clubs and clubs).

Includes Electronic chip timing, Participation Number, Commemorative Medal, Water, Juice, Medical Services, Electronic Certificate of Participation, Electronic Certificate of Participation, Printed Certificate of Participation in the World Celebration of the International Olympic Day by the Hellenic and International Olympic Committees.

Individual Registration: 5€

Group Registration (over 10 people): 3€

The race commemorative t-shirt is not included in the entry packages.

7.PAYMENT OPTIONS

Α. ONLINE PAYMENT

Through the website www.olympicdayrun.gr.

ATTENTION: Refunds – Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of registration is done with a fee of 3 euros and only if the refund request is not made later than Sunday June 1^st. No refunds will be made for registrations made from Sunday June 1^st onwards. A service invoice is only issued if requested in time and in this case the additional payment of VAT is required, in accordance with the current Greek legislation.

8.DISTINCTIONS – AWARDS

8.1 Distinctions – Awards

All runners who participate and finish in the 4Km & 1.5Km Races will be given a commemorative medal and participation certificate from the International Olympic Committee as well as prizes for the winners of the 4Km & 1.5Km Races. Winners are going to be declared the first three (3) registered runners, female & male to finish first in the 4Km Race, the first three (3) registered girls & boys (12–18 years old) to finish first in the 4Km & 1.5Km Races, as well as the first three (3) registered girls & boys (6–12 years old) to finish first in the 1.5Km Race.

Electronic Certificate of Participation

The participants who will finish the 4Km and 1.5Km Races, will have the possibility to print their Electronic Certificate of Participation, through the special application of the web portal of the Organization www.olympicdayrun.gr..

8.2 Special Awards

Upon decision of the Organizing Committee, special awards will be granted to the following categories:

Mass Participation (most populous group participation)

Sports – Cultural associations (most populous group participation)

9.MEDICAL SERVICES

All runners participate at their own risk. Race organizers are not to be held responsible for any medical condition, which may occur during the course or after the race. It is recommended that runners do medical screening tests prior to the race. Adult runners participate in their own sole initiative and responsibility, while underage runners on their parent’s or legal guardian’s responsibility and formal consent, having done all the necessary medical screenings and cardiac controls.

During the race, Medical Services and First Aid personnel will be present at the start-finish area and at selected points along the route, to deal with any medical emergency with the provision of First Aid.

10.TECHNICAL GUIDELINES

SUPPORT STATIONS 

Bottled water will be available at the start and the finish of the race. Medical support will be available at the start/finish and along the course of the race route.

KILOMETER MARKERS

There will be kilometer markers at every kilometer of the route.

FINISHING TIME LIMIT

– for the 4Km Running Race, it is 1hour

– for the 1.5Km Running Race, it is 20 minutes

ELECTRONIC TIME SYSTEM

A race timing company is in charge of the 4^th “Olympic Day Run” Ancient Olympia’s results. All runners of the 4Km and 1.5Km Races are expected to wear the participation number along with the bib number and running chip delivered to them at Registration Desk. Electronic control carpets and time-check will be placed at the start, finish and other points of the race courses. Runners without an electronic indicator will not be ranked.

RACE RESULTS

The official race results will be announced at the race’s website www.olympicdayrun.gr..