Olympic-Distance Triathlon On Naxos, Greece

The Municipality of Naxos and Small Cyclades will hold the 7th annual Naxathlon Triathlon in Chora, Naxos, on 30 August at 4 pm.

Year after year, the popular annual sporting event attracts triathletes from near and far who travel to Naxos to compete. Special to this triathlon is the location of the start and finish of the competition: at the base of the island’s ancient landmark, “Portara” (the large marble gateway) at the Temple of Apollo on the islet known as Palatia at the port’s entrance.

This year, over 100 Greek athletes are expected to take part in the Naxathlon, including several who have won and participated in world and national championship biathlon and triathlons, Ironman championships, swimming competitions, Olympics Games and others.

The deadline for registration is 28 August.

Photo © Michele Witteveen/inaxos.com

Technical Specifications
Swimming: Open water swimming 1.5 km
Cycling: 40 km. asphalt path from Chora to the village of Filoti and back
Running: 10 km, circular route within Chora, Naxos

The route map may be viewed here.

Categories
1) Individual Men ages: 18-30
2) Individual Men ages: 31-44
3) Individual Men ages: 45 and older
4) Individual Women ages: 18 and over
5) Team

Registration requirements
Must be 18 years of age
Participants must have a recent medical certificate

Registration form available here.

Facilities provided
The organizers will cover 50% of the by-sea transportation costs of the athletes coming from the ports of Piraeus, Rafina, and Irakleio, Crete.

Naxathlon Schedule of Competition – Saturday 30/08/2014
13: 30-15: 30 – Registration, Chora Naxos, Restaurant Relax
15: 30-16: 00 – Competition guidelines, rules and technical advice on the conduct of the race, onsite
16:00 – Start of Triathlon
19:00 – Awards Ceremony
20:00 – Dinner at the restaurant Relax, Chora, Naxos (Free for participants)