Kakotzefalos
14/06/2024
Kakotzefalos
Enchanting images, trails full of challenge, natura, adrenaline and nice moments are the characteristics that compose the race “Mantra tou Kampiou-Kakotzefalos” which will be held on the 12 th of May 2024.
The route of 21km with elevation of 780m starts from the picnic area Mantra tou Kampiou and continues in the direction of the monastery of Profitis Ilias. The first 7km is a forest road, while immediately after the monastery, runners enter the trail (E4) which ascends to the picnic area located in the area “Kionia”. Then, the route descends and continues thourgh the well-known trail Kakokefalos (E4). Leaving Kakokefalos, the runners continue a forest road, which leads them to the finish area. There are 3 water stations. Due to the peculiarity of the ground but mainly due to the many technical parts of the route, trail shoes are considered necessary.
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The 9km route with elevation of 470m also starts from the picnic area of Mantra tou Kampiou, but a few meters after the start it follows a separate direction. The runners head to the cycling trail “Thanos” where they ascend in the direction of Kionia. At a point where the path “Thanos” meets the “Kakokefalos”, runners descend and continue to the finish area through the trail Kakokefalos. There is 1 water station. Due to the peculiarity of the ground but mainly due to the many technical parts of the route, trail shoes are considered necessary. Both races are for experienced rubbers of 18 years old and above.
