V.F.U.T. | N.T.R. | P.P. | N.T. | AP I | AP II | S.V.F.T | |
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Start | 10-11-12/10/25 10:00 | 11/10/25 08:30 | 11/10/25 08:30 | 12/10/25 11:00 | 12/10/25 10:15 | 12/10/25 10:30 | 12/10/25 10:00 |
Legth | 162.651m | 109.695m | 46.297m | 10.000m | 1.200m | 2.500m | 800m |
Stations | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Deadline(h) | 40 | 24 | 9 | 2:30 | - | - | - |
V.F.U.T. | N.T.R. | P.P. | N.T. | A.P. I | A.P. II | S.V.F.T | |
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Legth | 162.651m | 109.695m | 46.297m | 10.000m | 1.200m | 2.500m | 800m |
Positive Altitude | 6.964m | 4.675m | 1.930m | - | - | - | - |
Negative Altitude | 6.425m | 4.675m | 1.930 m | - | - | - | - |
Asphalt | 6.454m (3.9%) | 5.123m (4.7%) | 3.765m (8.2%) | - | - | - | - |
Dirt road | 39.687m (24,4%) | 11.605m (10,6%) | 6.050m (13%) | - | - | - | - |
Path | 116.510m (71,6%) | 92.967m (84,7%) | 36.452m (78,8%) | - | - | - | - |
VIRGIN FOREST ULTRA TRAIL (V.F.U.T)
Station | Distance | D | First | Last | Path | Dirt road | Asphalt | Exclusion Time | |||||
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PARTIAL | TOTAL | + | - | Minutes | Time | Minutes | Time | ||||||
1 | Paranesti - Porcel - Vounoplagia (Church) | 12.908 | 12.908 | 865 | 465 | 81 | 09:21 | 150 | 10:30 | 8.875 | 2.945 | 1.088 | |
2 | Vounoplagia (Church)- Silli | 6.186 | 19.094 | 465 | 215 | 45 | 10:06 | 100 | 12:10 | 5.755 | 431 | ||
3 | Silli - Filakio Pagalou | 8.010 | 27.104 | 545 | 149 | 75 | 11:21 | 120 | 14:10 | 6.154 | 1.856 | ||
4 | Filakio Pagalou - Zarkadia | 8.537 | 35.641 | 30 | 865 | 45 | 12:06 | 100 | 15:50 | 4.920 | 3.050 | 567 | 16:00 |
5 | Zarkadia - Platanovrisis Lake - Alikioi | 20.816 | 56.457 | 750 | 475 | 176 | 15:02 | 270 | 20:20 | 20.071 | 633 | 112 | |
6 | Alikioi – Antero (exit path) | 4.219 | 60.676 | 570 | 60 | 45 | 15:47 | 90 | 21:50 | 4.219 | 22:00 | ||
7 | Antero - Gioumourlou – Charadra 14 | 16.000 | 76.676 | 385 | 210 | 125 | 17:52 | 180 | 00:50 | 16.000 | 01:00 | ||
8 | Charadra 14 – Piramides 148 – 147 – 146 (0,5) – – Frakto (Construction site) | 16.241 | 92.917 | 866 | 679 | 150 | 20:22 | 270 | 05:20 | 11.427 | 4.814 | 05:30 | |
9 | Frakto – Likolakas - Achladorema - Farasino | 18.104 | 111.021 | 258 | 987 | 145 | 22:47 | 270 | 09:50 | 14.604 | 3.500 | ||
10 | Farasino - Pefki - Zarkadia | 16.789 | 127.810 | 735 | 995 | 135 | 01:02 | 270 | 14:20 | 14.772 | 2.017 | 14:30 | |
11 | Zarkadia -Oxia -Prasinada | 12.758 | 140.568 | 1.075 | 470 | 180 | 04:02 | 270 | 18:50 | 9.246 | 1.502 | 2.010 | 19:00 |
12 | Prasinada - -Silli | 4.394 | 144.962 | 260 | 150 | 40 | 04:42 | 90 | 20:20 | 3.400 | 994 | ||
13 | Silli - Porcel -Paranesti (Train station) | 17.674 | 162.636 | 160 | 705 | 120 | 06:42 | 210 | 23:50 | 13.052 | 2.376 | 2.246 | 24:00 |
TOTAL | 162.636 | 6.964 | 6.425 | 22:42 | 39:30 | 116.510 (71,6%) | 39.687 (24,4%) | 6.454 | 40 HOURS |
NATURE TRAIL RACE (N.T.R)
Route- Station | Distance | D | First | Last | Path | Dirt road | Asphalt | Exclusion Time | |||||
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PARTIAL | TOTAL | + | - | Minutes | Time | Minutes | Time | ||||||
1 | Paranesti - Porcel - Vounoplagia (Church) | 12.908 | 12.908 | 865 | 465 | 81 | 08:21 | 150 | 9:30 | 8.875 | 2.945 | 1.088 | |
2 | Vounoplagia (Church)- Silli | 6.186 | 19.094 | 465 | 215 | 43 | 09:04 | 90 | 11:00 | 5.755 | 431 | ||
3 | Silli - Filakio Pagalou | 8.010 | 27.104 | 545 | 149 | 63 | 10:07 | 90 | 12:30 | 6.154 | 1.856 | ||
4 | Filakio Pagalou - Zarkadia | 8.537 | 35.641 | 30 | 865 | 50 | 10:57 | 80 | 13:50 | 4.920 | 3.050 | 567 | 14:00 |
5 | XZarkadia - Platanovrisis lake - Alikioi | 20.816 | 56.457 | 750 | 475 | 150 | 13:27 | 265 | 18:15 | 20.071 | 633 | 112 | |
6 | Alikioi – Antero (exit path) | 4.219 | 60.676 | 570 | 60 | 45 | 14:12 | 90 | 19:45 | 4.219 | 20:00 | ||
7 | Antero (exit path) – Anterorachi – Moma | 12.726 | 73.402 | 320 | 385 | 95 | 15:47 | 150 | 22:15 | 12.726 | |||
8 | Moma – Poligefiro - Zarkadia | 7.419 | 80.821 | 120 | 380 | 41 | 16:29 | 90 | 23:45 | 6.674 | 24:00 | ||
9 | Zarkadia -Oxia (Afchenas) - Silli | 11.200 | 92.021 | 850 | 235 | 105 | 18:14 | 240 | 03:45 | 10.521 | 112 | 567 | 04:00 |
10 | Porcel – Paranesti (Train station) | 17.674 | 109.695 | 160 | 705 | 110 | 20:04 | 170 | 06:35 | 13.052 | 2.376 | 2.246 | 07:00 |
TOTAL | 109.695 | 4.675 | 4.675 | 24 HOURS |
PARANESTI PATH (P.P.)
Route- Station | Distance | D | First | Last | Path | Dirt road | Asphalt | Exclusion Time | |||||
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PARTIAL | TOTAL | + | - | Minutes | Time | Minutes | Time | ||||||
1 | Paranesti (Train station) – Nessos - Porcel Tholou | 5.539 | 5.539 | 240 | 135 | 21 | 9:21 | 50 | 9:50 | 2.909 | 1.900 | 730 | |
2 | Porcel - Vounoplagia (Church) | 7.369 | 12.908 | 625 | 330 | 51 | 10:12 | 80 | 11:10 | 5.966 | 1.045 | 358 | |
3 | Vounoplagia (Church)- Silli | 6.186 | 19.094 | 465 | 215 | 41 | 10:53 | 75 | 12:25 | 5.755 | 431 | 4.00 | |
4 | Silli - bypass Οξιάς -Silli | 9.499 | 28.593 | 440 | 395 | 56 | 11:49 | 110 | 14:15 | 8.770 | 729 | ||
5 | Silli - Porcel | 9.751 | 38.344 | 80 | 585 | 50 | 12:39 | 90 | 15:45 | 8.835 | 916 | ||
6 | Porcel – Paranesti (Train station) | 7.923 | 46.267 | 80 | 120 | 42 | 13:21 | 75 | 17:00 | 4.217 | 2.376 | 1.330 | |
TOTAL | 46.267 | 1.930 | 1.930 | 9 HOURS |
In case of cancellation of the athlete's participation for health reasons or force majeure until August 31, 2025, half of the paid registration fee will be refunded. After this date, the registration fee will not be refunded. Also, if the organization, due to extreme or adverse weather conditions (snowfall, storm, strong winds, flood) or other unforeseen events for safety reasons, cancels or interrupts the race, no refund of the registration fee will be provided.
If an athlete does not take part in the race despite having paid the registration fee and finalized registration, they will receive by mail all souvenirs included in their registration file after the race.
The identification of athletes takes place in Paranesti at the race secretariat per event, by showing their police or official ID card, passport, or driving license. Only then will they receive their participation folder, which contains their bib number and any items provided by the organization.
Delivery of folders for each race will begin according to the schedule announced by the organization.
The organization provides catering during the race, first aid if necessary, insurance coverage, physiotherapy/massage, an information brochure and medal for finishers, an electronic participation certificate, prizes for the distinguished, souvenirs for all participants, and hospitality in Mesochori (October 9–12) for VFUT and NTR athletes, within the participant limits.
Accommodation options in the area will be shared so athletes can arrange their own stays.
The night before the race, a pasta party is offered; on race day, breakfast; and after the race, a light meal. Transportation is provided from the secretariat to Mesochori and from Mesochori to the start line. Any athlete abandoning at the Abandonment Station will be returned to Paranesti by the organization.
In case of adverse weather preventing a safe start, an alternative shorter route will be secured.
Cash bonuses will be awarded to the top three and the overall winner in the VFUT and NTR races.
Athletes must be fully aware of and respect the rules of their competition. They must compete semi‐autonomously, avoid any environmental pollution, show solidarity with fellow competitors when required, rely solely on their own strength except at designated aid points, wear all mandatory equipment throughout the race, and obey the judges’ and controllers’ instructions. Non-compliance carries disqualification. Judges record any infractions and inform both the violator and the Competition Committee; any authorized organizer may also report violations.
Competitors must understand the risks and difficulties—difficult weather, muscle or physical pain, digestive issues from exertion—and be able to manage them independently.
Receiving medical assistance on course or at supply stations implies acceptance of the doctor’s advice on continuing or stopping the race.
The organization may photograph/video participants at predefined points to confirm passage, and may spot-check equipment anywhere on the route. Submission of the registration application implies consent to such recording for digital content use without rights fees.
Each athlete acknowledges the physical stresses of a mountain endurance event and assumes personal responsibility to compete wisely and safely, avoiding unnecessary risk. By submitting their application, they confirm a recent medical exam shows they are fit for a long-duration mountain race. If a race doctor deems further effort risky, the athlete must abandon the race and hand over their bib to the person in charge of STEK.
A signed declaration of responsibility must accompany the registration. CLICK HERE
(Only for VFUT and NTR)
- At least 1 L fluid container
- Waterproof jacket
- Emergency blanket
- Hemostatic spray
- Elastic bandage
- Whistle
- Two head-lamps with spare batteries
- Spare technical shirt
- Minimum 1000 kcal of food
- Charged mobile phone (emergency number 112). The event may record your number on the bib.
- Personal feeding cup
- Depending on weather, gloves, hat, below-knee or waterproof pants
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- GPS device
- Hiking poles (covered ends)
- Leggings or technical pants
- Windproof shirt
- Second pair of socks
- Talcum powder
Upon receipt of the registration dossier, equipment will be strictly checked. Missing items mean your packet will not be issued, and may lead to disqualification if discovered later.
(Only for VFUT and NTR)
At registration you receive two plastic 30 L bags (drop bags) labeled with your bib number. You may place items to pick up or swap at the Central Supply Stations of Andero and Zarkadia (VFUT) or Andero (NTR). Transport to and from these stations is organized for you. Sharp, fragile objects or poles are prohibited. Returned items will be brought back to Paranesti and left in the designated area.
Your unique bib must be visible on the front of your body (or another conspicuous spot) throughout the race. Attachment method is your responsibility; organizers provide fastening means.
Covering the bib is permitted in bad weather or cold, but must be shown at checkpoints for passage recording. Loss of bib leads to exclusion.
Each bib has a barcode for electronic timing at each station and finish. Return the barcode to the organizers at the finish.
The technical director will brief athletes for each race separately, according to the program to be announced soon.
From Thursday, October 9 at 12:00 a.m. until the end of the event, the Competition Secretariat will provide ongoing information on event matters.
The Paranesti Health Center will provide services if needed. Each station has a first aid kit and volunteer responders; medication only with a doctor’s approval.
An ambulance is on standby for the entire event. Event doctors and physiotherapists will care for athletes with serious issues, though competitors should manage minor muscle or other pain themselves.
Safety teams (“Scoups”) will follow the back of the field to assist athletes who abandon between stations. Special security personnel in event vehicles patrol rural and forest roads to help or transport athletes who abandon. Teams wear event gear and vehicles bear distinctive markings.
Bright beacons and road signs will mark certain route points, alongside fluorescent lights for night/fog.
Support teams may assist athletes only at organization-designated points and stations. Drivers, companions, and spectators must move vehicles carefully so as not to endanger athletes where routes coincide (permitted points to be announced).
Support teams operate by permission of the station head, who assigns their location to avoid hindering station work.
Spectators can track athlete positions in real time at the secretariat area.
Food Stations and Control Points are defined in the technical competition tables. At Food Stations, athletes receive energy and hydration supplies. At the Central Stations of Andero and Zarkadia (VFUT & NTR), a full meal is provided.
See detailed station supplies: Excel file or PDF file.
Athlete times are recorded manually and electronically at each STEK and at the finish. Defined cut-off points and time limits per race (see technical tables) ensure safety and smooth running.
Arrival time at a station is the athlete’s recorded time. Any athlete passing all checkpoints within limits and finishing validly is entitled to a medal.
Races interrupt at the maximum time limit. Athletes on course must stop, hand over their bib, and will be transported to Paranesti. They are ranked by time and point reached, but receive no medal.
If a race is interrupted due to force majeure, ranking is by arrival time at the last STEK. No athlete may continue after disqualification or official interruption, unless the Organizing Committee decides otherwise. Non-compliance may bar future participation.
- Not carrying mandatory equipment when checked by Judges/Controllers
- Polluting the route (littering)
- Receiving external assistance (vehicle transport, escort, pack transport)
- Unsportsmanlike behavior or failure to assist fellow athletes when required
- Skipping any checkpoint
- Failing to display bib throughout the route
Each athlete may submit a written protest for any serious reason within one hour of finishing.
Protests are submitted only by the concerned athlete to the secretariat.
The Competition Committee examines and decides immediately, publicly, and definitively, and may call judges, inspectors, volunteers, or related athletes as needed.
- Overall Ranking: Men / Women
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Age Categories
- A (20–35) – M20 / W20
- A (36–50) – M30 / W30
- A (51+) – M50+ / W50+
- Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women overall
- Top male and top female in each age category
Cash prizes:
- VFUT: 1st €500 / 2nd €300 / 3rd €200 (Men & Women)
- NTR: 1st €300 / 2nd €200 / 3rd €100 (Men & Women)
- Change start time
- Cancel the race (alternative shorter route provided)
- Modify part of the course
- Extend finish or cut-off times
- Interrupt a race
The Committee may also stop an athlete on a race doctor’s oral recommendation. If a race is interrupted, ranking is by time at the last station before interruption; only athletes finishing before interruption receive prizes.
Organizers may finalize or modify regulations at any time, with timely notice.
The organization and its bodies are not liable for health damage, injury, or death. Athletes participate at their own risk, having submitted medical clearance and a signed waiver releasing organizers from any liability during or after the race.
President: Lazaros Beimnoglou, Chair of the Organizing Committee
Members:
- Michail Papadopoulos, Technical Director
- Giorgos Yailoglou, Head of Race Safety
Daily from 08:00 to 15:00, contact the VFT Secretariat:
Ms. Antigoni Nathanael — Tel: +30 695 121 8956, +30 693 007 2992
Email: grammatiavft@gmail.com
DETAILED ROUTE DESCRIPTION
Start from the square of the Paranesti railway station. The beginning of the race route is common to that of the VFUT and NTR races.
It crosses Paranesti and, passing the first 700 asphalt meters, it reaches the Nessos hotel. It follows the dirt road that climbs smoothly and at 1900 m it turns left, following an old forest uphill road, which leads to a hill where a relay antenna is located. It turns left again and enters a downhill path that follows the edge of the ridge. To the right is the village of Tholos with its picturesque two-story half-demolished houses.
Going up and down with very small elevation changes, you will meet the public road to Prasinada. It crosses the public road perpendicularly, passing on the opposite side. At 20 meters it turns left and will descend a few meters below to meet the riverside path of the race's return. Turn right and in a few meters (312 m) following the riverside path we reach the facilities of the old construction site of Porcel, an old remnant of mining activity in the area.
From Porcel the route continues straight, passes through the deserted facilities of the construction site and exits on the public road to Prasinada. Turn left following the road for 205 m. To the right of the public road there is a forest path. At this point, the route turns right and follows the uphill path for 1633 m.. The route climbs steeply at the beginning and reaching the top of the ridge enters a beautiful oak and beech forest. It then descends to meet the bed of the Cold Stream through a very nice route. He crosses the stream, turns left and climbs for 225 m. At this point he will meet the well-marked old path that smoothly ascends to Vunoplagia.
Turn right and follow the path. It will pass through the ruins of an old settlement and come out neck high through beech and oak forest. The descent begins. It follows the downhill path straight on for 400 m and meets the dirt road that descends towards Vounoplaya.
It turns left and follows the downhill dirt road for 40 m. At d40 on the left turn of the dirt road. the race route will turn right on the path that descends towards the deserted village of Vounoplaya for 440 m. It reaches the renovated church of the village where the second Supply Station of Vounoplaya.
From the renovated church of Vounoplagia. The route continues for 1220m. the old path that descends to the bed of Arkudorematos. On reaching the riverbed, turn left and in about 200 meters you will meet the footbridge of Arkudorematos, from this point the ascent to Sili begins. The route crosses the pedestrian bridge and turning right again meets the asphalt road to Prasinada. He follows him for 430m. turning left on a concrete road that leads to the Hatzantoni farm. It passes through the estate. enters a path and in 400 m. meets a stream.
He passes it by turning right and goes uphill winding through a beech and wild hazel forest until he reaches the village of Sili. where the third Supply Station.
From the Sili Fuel Station, the route follows the concrete road for 126 m and at the watering hole it meets, turns right and enters an uphill path. On the hill at 871 m it meets the ruins of an old settlement, which it crosses. Descending at 1670 m near a watering point, it meets an old military road. It turns left and follows it gently uphill through a picturesque beech forest for 1646 m.
At this point you will meet another forest road coming from Prasinada. The route turns left and follows the forest road for 477 m to the farm where the dirt road stops. The route now turns right. it passes under the farm, joins an old forest road and follows the old logging path downhill. At the end of the downhill path, it crosses a small stream and meets the dirt road that leads left to Oxia. ATTENTION: It is the dividing point of the common route of the VFUT, NTR and P.R races. The route of the VFUT and NTR races turns right while the P.R route turns left.
Turn left. follow the dirt road to Oxia, at 1060 m leave the dirt road and turn left. crosses the stream again entering a beautiful path. It follows for 2,125 m. It ascends for a while in a beech forest and descends again to meet in a beautiful clearing the return path of the VFUT and NTR races coming from Oxia. Turn left and follow the same route as the NTR on a beautiful path in a beech forest that alternates with wild apple trees, hornbeam trees, cherry trees, skulls and after 2,000 meters you reach the pastures (parkharia) of Sili (altitude 95 meters). On the right, the characteristic "nose" (cut) of Sili, which can be seen from a long distance. A few meters further down it meets a characteristic tomb, the point from where the well-preserved downhill path to the village of Sili, 1,445 meters long, begins. In a little while he reaches the church of Sili, where the fourth Refueling Station of Sili is located at an altitude of 765 meters.
From the Sili Refueling Station, the race route follows exactly the same course. with that of the climb in Sili from Vunuplagia to the Arkudorematos pedestrian bridge, going downhill returning to Paranesti. As soon as he crosses the Arkoudorematos pedestrian bridge, he turns right and follows the old scenic path and the old route of the organization until the exit of the path at the military bridge of Arkonidorematos on the asphalt of the public road Paranesti - Parasinada. It continues straight. it follows the public road to Paranesti, passes in front of the abandoned military outpost and at 4d5m turns right to follow a dirt road downhill for a few meters and then to enter the riverside path of Arkudorematos with a special aesthetic.
It follows the riverside path with a little care in some passages and in 1367 m it reaches Porcel.
From Porcel the route continues along the rivers and at 1450 m it comes out on a downhill dirt road that leads to the village of Xagnados. which he follows for about 2 kilometers. At this point it rejoins the path, leaving Xagnanto on the left. The route goes next to the river Nestos for 2203 m and is magnificent. At this point the route turns left, leaves Nestos behind and climbs for 64 m (last uphill), passes a viewing kiosk and exits on the public road Xagnantos - Paranestiou. Turn right, follow the public downhill road to Paranesti and in 1330 m it ends at the same point where it started. in the square of the Paranesti Railway Station.