Race info

DATE: 29/08/2026

Olympos-X HALF is a great triathlon race ( X-TRIATHLON Half Iron Distance)

who circles and crosses the mountain range of Olympus mountain, the ancient Greek Gods home, at the iconic scenery of Olympic Beach, Katerini!

The race is a huge challenge!
You are asked to handle it with minimal help. Each athlete is required to have a supporter with an escort vehicle
(If you wish to use a local guide and a vehicle for a fee of € 140.00)

Race Distances:
Swimming: 2000 meters night swim and boat start
Cycling: 92000 meters road bike  (2200 meters positive altitude difference)
Running: 16000 meters trail run 1150 meters positive altitude difference)

Olympos-X Half is specifically designed for passionate athletes seeking the most demanding and rewarding experience. The course difficulty level is rated at 6 out of 7, ensuring a significant test of your abilities.

Participation Options:
Choose to compete individually or as part of a relay team, giving you the flexibility to enjoy this journey with friends or take on the challenge solo.

Limited Slots:
Only 100 slots are available for this prestigious event, ensuring an exclusive and competitive field. Register now to secure your place in this remarkable race.

Individual Register 

Relay Register 

Ready to accept the challenge? Register now and be part of the Triman legacy!

Weather and safety
The weather, during the period of the race, is mild without big differences in temperature. Of course we must always take into consideration the microclimate of Olympus, therefore we recommend that you check the meteorological forecasts of those days to be able to be properly equipped and prepared.
In case of dangerous weather phenomena, the organizing committee of the race, the day before the race, will decide for modification of the routes (eg. Change of the swim course in case of high waves).
In the worst case scenario of cancellation of the race (the last 2 days) the organizer will return 30% of the participation fee.

Race Description
All athletes must show up at the main office until Friday September 6th for their identification and receipt of their race package. The presence of the athletes as well as the supporters at the technical briefing that will follow is mandatory (for relay teams all members of the team must be present).

Notes
1) For the leased supporters, they will take the bicycles from T2 and will return them to the start where the organizing team will keep them. The leased supporters are responsible for the athlete before the start and until he/she departs from T2. After that point they do not support the athlete any more.
2) Athletes without support will be transferred from the finish to the start area with vehicles of the organizing committee.

Race program

Friday  at ORCA bar & Perigiali Seafood restaurant

14:00 – 17:00 Bike Service

11:00 – 12:15 Individual and team registrations

12:15 – 13:15 Mandatory Technical Briefing  (Athletes who will fail to be present are not eligible to start the race)

13:15  Opening ceremony, Pasta Party

16:15 Press Conference

Saturday  02:00 Gathering

02:15 Transition area Τ1 opening 03:20 Boarding on ship

03:30 Ship sails to the start point 04:00 Start of race

20:30 Estimated finish time of the first athlete

Sunday 

11:00 Awards – Lunch – Closing Ceremony

Registration

CATEGORIES

Individual Registration: 130 €
Relay Registration: 150 €
Sponsored: Upon Request

NOTE: For relay registrations fill one relay form nominating your team’s captain.

Registration Freebies & Awards:

• Finisher plate
• T-Shirt
• Race Bibs
• Water Bottles
• Goodie Bag
• Discount Coupons
• Finisher Certificate
• Finish Line Photos
• Triman Training Plan

Courses

Swimming
The sea of the Aegean,took its’ name from the 9th king of the ancient city of Athens, Aegeas. Boats will take you right into its’ velvet arms. Seize the chance to dive into its’ deep blue waters and swim 2k under the gaze of Poseidon. An exceptional characteristic of the area that the triathlon will be conducted, is the combination of mountain and sea, as the mountain Olympus adorns the otherworldly scenery with its’ magisterial presence.

Cycling
Are you sufficiently prepared to face the massif side of lower mt.Olympus? Starting from Olimpiaki Akti, Katerini, Agios Dimitrios, Kallithea Elassona, Olympiada,  you will cycle passing through the  Vrysopoules and finally the military center of KEOAX, which is the end point of the route at 1,810m. The course runs trough the mountain filling 92 km and 2200m gain of altitude!

Running
Traverse the godly mount Olympus and become part of history, running 16km all of which amidst paths of alpine scenery, starting at the military training center of KEOAX Gaze upon the throne of Zeus, by reaching the mountaintop of Skolio, at 2.800m. Whilst the Olympian gods accompany you through mountain pine forests of infinite beauty! Run through Spilios, Agapitos,  the mythic river of Enipeas, finish at the meeting point of climbers Prionia

Athletes

Race Records
Ρεκόρ Επίδοσης -Course Record Καλύτερη επίδοση (best time)

ΚΟΛΥΜΒΗΣΗ

SWIMMING

00:28:39.545

CHANTZIARAS POLYDEYKIS

 2020

ΠΟΔΗΛΑΤΟ

CYCLING

04:15:00.000
DEDES SOTIRIS BOULMETI TZENI 2020

ΤΡΕΞΙΜΟ

RUNNING

02:58:00.000

GOULETSAS XRHSTOS

2021

ΡΕΚΟΡ ΑΓΩΝΑ

RACE COURSE

08:05:59.015
ΧΑΝΤΖΙΑΡΑΣ ΠΟΛΥΔΕΥΚΗΣ 2021

USEFUL INFORMATIONS

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Day pass
You are required to Day Pass, under the regulations of the Triathlon Federation of Greece.

You are not required to purchase a Day pass if you present your country’s Triathlon Federation Athlete Licence CardDAY PASS, cost 10 EURO) Click Here

• The Sports and Cultural Association ΤRIAS

• While receiving the athlete package from the registration office all those who wish to start, are required to sign the Waiver (physical signature on the spot)

CATEGORIES

Individual Men & Women

18-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60+

Group (relay race for 2 or 3 people)

At least 5 athletes are required to complete a category. Otherwise it is included in the immediately preceding one.

ΒΙΒ NUMBER

Bib number placement

Throughout the duration of the race the athlete’s number must be clearly visible.

Swim: mandatory cap of the event.

Bike: number on the seat post and on the left and right of the helmet.

Run: The number on the front in a visible place.

(It is very handy to have a race belt for the BIB number otherwise an elastic band or rubber band will do).

DRAFTING

It is forbidden to draft behind another athlete to the cycling leg. The supervision will be done by marshalls of the event. A pemalty of 5 minutes will be imposed for any offense (mandatory stop in the change zone-penalty box).

It is not allowed to form a team and the distance between the competitors must be 5 bike lengths (10 meters).

AMENDMENTS

Amendment of notice.

The organizers reserve the right to change this notice. For any change the athletes will be informed in time.

BENEFITS FOR ATHLETES

1) Commemorative technical t-shirt of the race

2) Commemorative trophy

3) Electronic timing.

4) Supply of water, soft drinks, isotonics, gels and snacks during the race

5) Swimming cap

6) Juice, banana, apple and water after the race

7) Pasta – party

8) Special surprise gift. It will be announced…

BIKE CHECK IN

Bike check-in The transition zone will be open on Saturday from 02: 00- 03:30

REGISTRATION OFFICE

Registration will be open

Friday 11:00 – 12:15

Location : EXPO AREA

SNORKELS

Snorkels and fins are allowed in the race with the exception of athletes who will use such from the classification.

EXTERNAL HELP

Any form of external assistance is prohibited.

AWARDS

The first overall in the men’s category and women and of each category will receive a trophy. All who finish will receive finish trophy.

INFORMATIONS

For further informations contact us at: info@triman.gr, and +306980241390.