Sifnos Run 2020– Official Race Announcement

The Municipality of Sifnos and Sifnos House Have the pleasure of announcing the 4th “Sifnos Run” Road Race to take place in Sifnos.

 

The races have been ratified and received International Certification by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and World Athletics (IAAF).

Certification for the 5km race

Certification for the 10km race

Sifnos Run is among the events supported byMARATHON TEAM GREECE by MARIA POLYZOUin collaboration with “Orama Elpidas”.

Event date Sunday, May 3rd 2020, at 09:30.

Start and finish line

The Port Authority offices in Kamares.

Races

There will be three races: a 10Km road race, a 5Km road race, and a children’s race of 1,000m.

Registrations

Registrations are taken electronically at the event’s website, www.sifnosrun.gr, from Friday, February 7th to Friday, April 24th, 2020.

Eligibility

Eligible to take part are:

– in the 5Km Race: all runners over the age of 12

– in the 10Km Race: all runners over the age of 15

– in the Kids’ Race: children up to the age of 12

In the case of participants under 17 years of age, a formal declaration of consent is required by their parent or guardian.

Participation Fees

10€ for the 5Km and 10Km race.

Participation in the Kids’ Race is free of charge.

Collection of bib numbers & timing chips

Race bibs will be collected in Sifnos one day prior to the race, as well as on the day of the Race itself. Details will follow upon registration.

Electronic timing – Results

The official race timing company CHRONOSYSTEMS Timing & Sport Services is in charge of electronic timing and the publication of results for both races. All participating runners must wear their bib number with the embedded timing chip issued to them at the Registration Desk.

Support Stations

Available at 2.5Km, at 5Km, and at the finish line.

Distinctions – Prizes

Prizes (medal and cup) will be awarded to the first three (3) Men and the first three (3) Women of the general classification, for the 5Km and 10Km races, respectively.

All runners who complete the race will receive a commemorative medal. Certificates of participation will be available to download from the event’s official website: www.sifnosrun.gr

 

Time limit for completing the races

The time limit for completing the 5Km and 10 Km races is one hour (60 minutes) and two hours (120 minutes) respectively.

Payment of participation fees

Participation fees must be paid into the organiser’s bank account, as follows:

PARADEISOS S.A. at the NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE 669/47066172

IBAN: GR9501106690000066947066172

 

Attention: All deposits/transfers must include the payee’s full name.

Once your registration is complete, you will receive confirmation of its validity at the email address provided.

Medical Examination

Runners take part at their own personal responsibility. They officially declare, in accordance with the terms of article 8 of Law 1599/1986 and in full knowledge of the relevant penalties, that they have undertaken the necessary medical examinations that prove their fitness to take part in the race; in addition, they waive any claim against the organiser for possible damage or harm by any cause. Participants are advised to undergo medical examinations prior to the race. The organisers will not ask for medical certification, as all participants compete at their own responsibility, and minor participants at the responsibility and with the consent of their parent or guardian.

 

Runners expressly agree and consent to being photographed and filmed, and to the appearance of the event, their name and their image in any printed or broadcast media or social network, at the organisers’ discretion, for promotional purposes.