
Running · Trail Run
Giona Mountain Race 2026 - Giona Trail 28km
Amfissa
Event Details
Date
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Start time: 08:30 • End time: 14:30
Start Location
Phocis
Event Type
Trail Run
Distance
28 km
Elevation
+1550m(gain)
Organizer
Fokis Athletic Club
Official Announcement
View ↗Entry Fee
€25
Important Information
Giona Mountain Race debuts in November 2026 to showcase Mount Giona, the highest mountain of Central Greece, together with Amfissa and the natural wealth of Phocis, and to protect the area's trails, organized by the Fokis Athletic Club with support from the Region of Central Greece, OPASTE (Organization for Cultural Development of Central Greece), the Municipality of Delphi, technical co-organizer Best Race and local clubs, volunteers and bodies of the area.
The Giona Trail is the flagship distance, crossing trails, forest tracks and mountain passes on Giona through impressive landscapes, fir forests and historic sites of the area.
At least 4 aid stations on course.
The GPX files, elevation profiles and detailed route descriptions are still to be published, together with the final number, positions and supplies of the aid stations.
Minimum age 18; participation is under each athlete's own responsibility and a recent medical check is recommended.
Bibs are personal and may not be transferred without the organizers' approval.
Mandatory kit may be set per route depending on the weather forecast and can include a working mobile phone, water container, trail shoes, wind or waterproof jacket, thermal layer, whistle, survival blanket and a personal reusable cup, with the final list published before the race; any intermediate cut-off points will be announced once the course is finalized.
Overall and age-category awards (18-39, 40-55, 56+) for the top 3 men and women, with the awards ceremony at 13:30 on Sunday 22 November.
Every finisher receives a medal.
The contents of the race pack will be announced closer to the event.
Race pack and bib pickup at the race secretariat on Kechagia Square in Amfissa, Saturday 21 November 16:00-20:00 and Sunday 22 November 07:00-08:15.
Medical staff, rescuers and safety crews positioned along the route.
Responsible mountain running applies: littering, abandoning gel wrappers, damaging vegetation, cutting switchbacks and disturbing wildlife are strictly prohibited and can lead to immediate disqualification.
Run Wild.
Leave Only Footprints.
Contact: gionamountainrace@gmail.com, +30 697 565 2030, Instagram @GionaMountainRace.
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