The Rodopi Ultra Trail (ROUT) that takes place every October is a running race that takes place along paths in the Rodopi Mountains in Northern Greece for about 100 miles and with a difference in altitude of 8.000 metres.
While the best runners complete the trail in slightly more than 20 hours, most runners take 30 to 45 hours to reach the finish line.
On behalf of the participants, it is necessary that the athletes should have had previous experience in the mountains, and should have a high standard of athletic preparation.
On behalf of the members of organization, the volunteers and the Rescue Team are in constant contact with the race and be positioned along the race route. Stop points are set up along the route by offering help, food and etc.
As the race takes place in a protected natural park area with a natural eco system, participants are therefore required to fully respect the environment, in particular by not throwing away rubbish, or disturbing the wildlife.
While the best runners complete the trail in slightly more than 20 hours, most runners take 30 to 45 hours to reach the finish line.
On behalf of the participants, it is necessary that the athletes should have had previous experience in the mountains, and should have a high standard of athletic preparation.
On behalf of the members of organization, the volunteers and the Rescue Team are in constant contact with the race and be positioned along the race route. Stop points are set up along the route by offering help, food and etc.
As the race takes place in a protected natural park area with a natural eco system, participants are therefore required to fully respect the environment, in particular by not throwing away rubbish, or disturbing the wildlife.
