Ancient Olympia
PROCLAMATION
2o ”Olympic Day Run”
Ancient Olympia
Running Races 4Κ /1.5Κ
FRIDAY June 16th, 2023
International Olympic Academy, Municipality of Ancient Olympia, Hellenic Olympic Committee and Thessaloniki Olympic Museum, with the support Hellenic Olympians Association, and the participation of the entire Olympic family, organize 4km & 1.5km Running Races under the following conditions:
- RACE DATE: Friday June 16th, 2023
- START & FINISH:
- Town Hall of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia
RACING INFORMATION
3.1Social Impact Race-Walking: 1.5Κ
Start Time: 19:30
Route Description
Starting point in front of the Town Hall of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia, on PraxiteliKondyli street, heading southeast towards the premises of the International Olympic Academy, making a U-turn at the height of the facilities of International Olympic Academy 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 4K RACE
Start Time: 20:00
Route Description
Starting point in front of the Town Hall of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia, on PraxiteliKondyli street, heading southwest and parallel to Olympia Conference and Exhibition Center, turn left towards the Alpheus river bed, continuing parallel to the river bed, with an exit at the height of facilities of 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
- PARTICIPATION
In order to participate in the 4 Km Running Race of the 2nd “Olympic Day Run” Ancient Olympia, must be at least 12 years old.
In the 1.5 K race, runners of all ages can participate.
For the participation 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 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 Competition, 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.
- REGISTRATION– REGISTRATION OPTIONS
5.1 REGISTRATION DEADLINE
E-Registration is done by filling-in the registration form found in the race’s website www.olympicdayrun.gr, up until Tuesday, June 13th, 2023, at 12.00.
5.2 REGISTRATION OPTIONS
You may register:
Α. ONLINE
Via the race’s official website www.olympicdayrun.gr
- VIA EMAIL
Exclusively for primary schools and high-schools. All the necessary documents are sent via the schools’ official email to olympicdaygr@gmail.com.
5.3 REGISTRATION CENTER/COMMUNICATION
Thessaloniki Olympic Museum, TritisSeptemvriou&AgiouDimitriou, 54636, Thessaloniki
Τ. +30 2310 968531, F. +30 2310968726, Ε. olympicdaygr@gmail.com
www.olympicdayrun.gr
Registration Center’s Opening Days & Hours:
Weekdays 10:00 to 19:00 & Saturdays 10:00 to 16:00
Race Equipment delivery:
The place and the time of the race’s equipment delivery will soon be announced on the website www.olympicdayrun.gr
5.4 RACE EQUIPMENT DELIVERY
The delivery will take place at the Town Hall of the Municipality of Ancient Olympia on Friday, June 16th, 12:00-17:00
- REGISTRATION
6.1 REGISTRATION TYPES
- INDIVIDUAL ADULT
- 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.GROUP
Available for a group of 10 and over wishing 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 group may consist of either adult or underage runners (over 12 years old), or be a mixed one. The age-limit of the runners is defined by the rules applying for each race. 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 submit the declarations of consent signed by the parents or legal guardians of the underage runners, his/her authorization to act as “Group Responsible”, as well as an official participants’ list issued by the participant institution (association, club, etc.). The above mentioned documents will be submitted at the secretariat of the Registration Center during the delivery of the race equipment. 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.
Registration is required even if participation is FREE.
6.2 PARTICIPATION FEE
4K RACE: €5
Includes timing, commemorative medal, digital certificate of participation in the Race as well as printed certificate of participation in the International Olympic Day Celebration from the Hellenic and International Olympic Committees, provision of water, juice and medical services.
1.5K RACE: Free
The Running Race concerns all ages, (minors, adults, families and group registrations of schools, sports clubs and clubs).
Registration / declaration of participation is necessary.
Includes timing, commemorative participation medal and printed certificate of participation in the International Olympic Day Celebration from the Hellenic and International Olympic Committees, provision of water, juice and medical services.
- 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 June 5th. No refunds will be made for registrations made from Sunday 5th June 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.
- DISTINCTIONS – AWARDS
8.1 Distinctions – Awards
All runners who participate and finish in the 4K & 1.5K Races will be given a commemorative medal and participation certificate from the International Olympic Committee as well as prizes for the winners of the 4 Km Races. The first three (3) registered runners, female & male respectively, as well as the first three (3) registered girls & boys (12–18 years old) to finish first in the 4 Km Race will be declared winners.
Electronic Certificate of Participation
The participants who will finish the 4K Race, 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)
- 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 on 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. For the race, all safety and public health measures for the protection of public-health, as set by the National Public Health Organization and other health authorities, will be taken. Detailed information will be given to all registered participants regarding every aspect of the event, its regulations and the procedures to be followed in accordance to the health protocols of the NPHO, in power at the time of the event.
During the course of the event, medical and First Aid personnel will be located at the starting and finishing lines of the races, as well as in other selected spots of the race-route to deal with any medical emergency.
The race – in case of emergency Health Government Measures to prevent any pandemics – will be held based on the Health Protocol that will be in force during the period of its holding and will be approved by the Health Scientific Committee of the GSS and which will be posted in time on the official website of the organization.
- TECHNICAL GUIDELINES
SUPPORT STATIONS
Bottled water will be available at the start and the finish of the 4K race. Medical support will be available at the start/finish of the race and along the course of the race route.
KILOMETER MARKERS
There will be kilometer markers at every kilometer of the race.
FINISHING TIME LIMIT
– for the 4K Running Race, it is 1hour
– for the 1.5K Running Race, it is 20 minutes
ELECTRONIC TIME CONTROL
A race timing company is in charge of the 2nd“Olympic Day Run” Ancient Olympia’s results. All runners of the 4K Race are expected to wear 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 race results will be announced at the race’s official website www.olympicdayrun.gr.
