Circular trail from the Central Square of Ano Kerasovo on the slopes of Mount Arakynthos, on dirt roads and forest paths through the chestnut and oak forest; moderate difficulty, open to both runners and hikers.
Route: west out of the village onto the Tourkomnima trail into the chestnut forest, climbing to the oak forest at Vrysoules (2km), northwest to Chalikaki with sweeping views over Lake Trichonida, past the church of Agios Georgios and the "footprint of Agios Georgios", onto the central Chestnut Trail, reaching Karniara at 9km with a panoramic view of Lake Trichonida, Mount Panaitoliko and Agrinio, then a final 700m south on the Agrinio-Ano Kerasovo provincial road to the finish at the square.
Elevation +469m / -469m, maximum 812m, minimum 488m.
The course is fully marked with ribbons and signs, with volunteers at all key points.
Aid stations at 4km (after Vrysoules) and 9km (Karniara).
Field limited to 150 runners and hikers.
A headlamp is recommended for anyone likely to still be on the course near sunset.
Race pack: bib and timing chip, technical T-shirt, a traditional pack of local Ano Kerasovo chestnuts, the Chestnut Festival leaflet, and a finisher medal.
Awards: cups and gold, silver and bronze medals for the top 3 men and women overall; age categories 15-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+ (men and women separately), with a cup and gold medal for each category winner and silver and bronze medals for 2nd and 3rd; a finisher medal for every runner, hiker and child.
Free buses leave Plateia Mavili in Agrinio at 14:15 for Ano Kerasovo.
Race-pack pickup 14:30-15:00 at the Central Square; technical briefing at 15:15.
Awards from 19:00, followed by a rebetiko music night and traditional chestnut treats.
Part of the Ano Kerasovo Chestnut Festival on 17-18 October 2026.