General Terms:

• The age limit to participate in the Half-Marathon Trail Race is 18+ years old (born at least in 2008 or earlier) and it concerns people able to participate.
• The age limit to participate in the 10km Trail Race is 12+ years old (born at least in 2014 or earlier) and it concerns people able to participate.
• The age limit to participate in the 5km Trail Race is 12+ years old (born at least in 2014 or earlier) and it concerns people able to participate.
• In case of underage participants in the Kids’ Run or the 5km & 10km Trail Races, the registration must be submitted by the person/parent exercising parental responsibility. By submitting the relevant entry form, the consent of the person/parent exercising parental responsibility for the participation of the child in the event is assumed.
• Participants aged 15 and over (born at least in 2011) may take part in the 3km and 5km swimming races. To participate, athletes must have reached the age of 15 or will reach it within the current calendar year. Parental consent is required for underage participants.
• Participants under the age of 14 may take part in the 1km swimming race. Parental consent is required for underage participants.
• Participants in “PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS” are fully aware of and understand the full risks involved in their participation in the race, regarding possible damages, or harm to their health.
• Every runner/participant participates in the event at his/her own free will.
• Every runner/participant participates in the event on his/her own responsibility, bears full responsibility for his/her fitness condition & ability to participate, and waives any claim on the Organizing Committee for any kind of injury and/or damage by any cause.
• PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS and the Organizing Committee of the event carry no responsibility in case of injury, damage, or any other harm that may be caused by participating or spectating the event.
• Only runners that have officially and in time registered for the event can participate in the “PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS” races.
• Participants are obligated to bear the race bib that they were given by the Organizing Committee of the event, on the front of their chest. In any other case, it is possible that they are disqualified from the race.
• All participants must respect and follow the regulations of the event, before, during, and after the race.
• “PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS” event takes place the day and time that has been announced as such, regardless of weather conditions. Only in cases of exceptional circumstances or other force major incident, PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS and the Organizing Committee of the event have the right to decide on the postponement of the start time or the cancellation of the event, depending on the current conditions. In such cases, the registration fee is NOT refunded to the registered runners.
• PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS and the Organizing Committee of the event have the right to change the event’s schedule, the terms and conditions regarding participation and staging of the event, without prior notice, by posting such a decision on the website of PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS.
• Participants agree that their personal data may be given to third parties for reasons related to timing, results’ ranking and announcement on the internet. Personal data of the participants required during the registration procedure are stored and will be used for purposes only related to the staging of the event. By submitting an entry form, each participant consents to the storing of his/her personal data and its use for the purposes of the event.
• Participants consent to the use of their image during the event by the organizers, sponsors, or other partners of the event for promotional purposes, with no right to claim full or partial compensation for that reason.
• The organizing committee can prohibit the participation of an athlete who does not comply with the relevant terms of the event or if it deems that his / her appearance is not appropriate.
• Participation in the side activities provided in the “PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS” schedule which take place inside the Porto Carras hotels is offered for free only for the participants of the event who have booked their accommodation package for one of Porto Carras hotels from the hotel’s sales team.

Registration Terms & Conditions:

• PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS and the “PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS” Organizing Committee have the right to suspend, or close registrations without prior notice.
• Registration to any of the “PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS” races is possible only through the online registration platform available in the official event’s website, or by any alternative way indicated by the Organizing Committee.
• A registration is considered valid on the condition that it has been successfully submitted as stated above and that the registration fee, as determined on the date of registration, is successfully paid, while the amount of the registration fee has been credited to the organizers’ accounts.
• Changes on confirmed registrations (runners’ replacement, change of race etc.) are not possible under any circumstances after the closure of registration period, for any of the event’s races, or after a certain date determined by the Organizing Committee.
• Cancellations of confirmed registrations are only possible in accordance to the cancellation policy of the event, as indicated in this term. Refund of the total amount is approved in case of non-participation notice latest by 10/04/2026. Organization has the right to proceed to any changes (dates, routes) in case of extreme weather conditions or force majeure in order to facilitate and ensure the safety of the athletes. In the unlikely case of a race or the event in total being cancelled there are no refunds given and the next appropriate event will be offered as compensation. In the case of a race or the event in total being cancelled, the organization has no responsibility for any costs incurred as a result of cancellation including any travel or accommodation costs, including your transfer to the event location.
• Participants should make the payment until 21/04/2026, in order to receive the full participation kit. Participants who complete their registration after 21/04/2026, might not get an official timing or receive the full participation kit (t-shirt, bag etc.)
• Post confirmation of the registration, no further change regarding the selected t-shirt size of the runner is possible (in case of confirmed registration).
• Participation in the running races can only take place if a valid registration has been completed, in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined above. Otherwise, the organization reserves the right to exercise any legal rights.

Race Bibs & Kits Collection Terms & Conditions:

• Race bibs and kits are personally collected by the registered runners themselves and only from the event’s Registration Centre during the days and hours announced. The registered runner needs to present a valid identification document (ID card, passport etc.). A registered runner may authorize another person to collect his/her race bib on his/her behalf from the event’s Registration Centre, as mentioned above, presenting an authorization by the registered runner as well as a copy of the ID card or other legal identification document (for example passport, driving license) of the registered runner.
• In order to collect race bibs and race kits, it is required, in addition to presenting ID card or other legal identification document (eg. passport, driving license) of the registered runner, to also present a copy of the “bib number notification e-mail” that states the runner’s race bib, which is sent to all registered runners.
• Runner replacement(s), and/or change in the selected race, are not possible under any circumstances during collection of race bib and kits at the event’s Registration Centre. Only validation of the runner’s data and update of his/her personal information is possible at that stage.
• Race bibs and kits are not sent anywhere, under any circumstances, either by regular mail or any other way to their rightful runner, before, during, or after the operating days and hours of the event’s Registration Centre.
• Race bibs and kits that are not properly collected during the operating days and hours of the event’s Registration Centre, may not be collected under no circumstances thereafter.
• Participation Numbers and/or material for non-residents of the Porto Carras hotels can only be collected from the registration centre at the starting point area, on the day of the running events, at hours stated in the event’s official schedule.

Participation (Race Day) Terms & Conditions:

• Participants are obliged to strictly follow the instructions of the organizers, volunteers, and event’s staff, including calls to abandon the course and stop the race.
• Any breach or non-compliance with the race regulations announced by the PORTO CARRAS ATHLOS result in the disqualification of the participant from the event and erasure from the race results without any kind of compensation.
• The race bib is personal and may not be conveyed, transferred, or be given to another runner under any circumstances.
• Participants are obliged to read and respect the instructions provided by the Organizing Committee of the event, either electronically, or in printed format (such as Medical & Technical Instructions, Race Manual) and which have been announced in the official website of the event.
• Access to the race course, and the areas at the start/finish of the event is not permitted under any circumstances, to non-registered runners.
• Every participant is obliged to fill in, on his/her own responsibility, the data required at the back side of his/her race bib, whether it is relevant to contact information, or personal medical data.
• Use of bicycle or other wheeled mean is not allowed on the race course, whether it is about a runner, or another accompanying person. In such case, the directly involved participant is excluded from the race and is called upon to withdraw from the event.
• The time limit to finish the Half-Marathon Trail Race is set to one hundred and ninety (190) minutes from the start time of the race.
• The time limit to finish the 10km Trail Race is set to one hundred and thirty (130) minutes from the start time of the race.
• The time limit to finish the 5km Trail Race is set to sixty (60) minutes from the start time of the race.
• The official time is the time from the starting signal. The net time is the time from the moment the participant passes the mat at the start line, until he/she crosses the relevant mat at the finish line.
• The race classification results from the official finish time. The net and split time is announced only for the information of the runner.
• The time limit for completing the 5km swimming course is set at three (3) hours and fifteen (15) minutes from the start of the race.
• The time limit for completing the 3km swimming course is set at one (1) hour and forty-five (45) minutes from the start of the race.
• The time limit for completing the 1km swimming course is set at thirty (30) minutes from the start of the race.
• The official time is measured from the starting signal. Net time is measured from the moment the participant crosses the starting mat until they finish the race.
• Swimmers will be divided into groups depending on the final number of participants.
• Participants in the swimming races may compete wearing goggles and a swimsuit or a wetsuit; however, the times of those competing with a wetsuit will not be included in the official results.
• The use of masks, snorkels, and fins is not permitted.
• Each participant must wear an individual safety buoy (provided by the organizers); otherwise, they will not be allowed to participate in the race.
• Participants who are registered athletes of the Hellenic Swimming Federation (KOE) must present the relevant health card.
• All other swimmers must provide a cardiologist’s medical certificate issued no more than two (2) months prior to the event.
• The race technical director and the judges appointed by the federation may, by unanimous decision, stop any athlete who does not comply with open water swimming regulations or if they deem that the athlete’s physical safety is at risk.
• Parking: Please follow the instructions provided on the event’s website and social media channels. A separate parking area will be available for attendees not staying at the hotel.
• Personal item storage: Athletes will be able to leave their personal belongings in a designated area at the starting/finishing point. Personal items should be in well-sealed bags and must not contain money, valuables, or medications. The organizers are not responsible for any loss of valuable items.
• Changing rooms – Toilets: There will be toilets and a space for participants to change their clothes.