05 May Tinos Running Experience 2016 programme
Tinos Running Experience is an annual athletic meeting that takes place in Tenos for athletes from all over Greece and abroad. The routes go through the picturesque villages, museums, the amazing beachesof Tenos island.
The Main event of the program is the Half Marathon. Starting at the outdoor theater of the beautiful village Volakas. A village of unique natural beauty, its unique surrounding of big round rocks gives the whole landscape a lunar appearance. Route goes through the villages Skalados, Krokos, Komi, Kalloni and ends in the Town of Tinos.
Besides the Half Marathon, the other races (10km, 5km, 1km, 100m) offer the opportunity to everyone regardless of age, gender or physical condition, to participate in this athletic fest. After the completion of all races follows the awarding & closing ceremony and the spectacular fireworks show.
On the day before the races, Friday the 10th, a Pasta Party is hosted for the participants of the Half Marathon and TINOS FUN RUN of 10km and 5km and their companions. The Pasta Party occurs every year in a different village: 2014 in Steni, 2015 in Agapi and for 2016 will be held at village of Komi. The local cultural groups of the villages, combined with the valuable assistance from locals, especially the women, prepare traditional recipes adapted to the needs of athletes with local products, offering plenty of local wine, raki and folk music. So, athletes and their companions may get acquainted with the local culture, gastronomy, hospitality of Tinos and its inhabitants.
The following day, Sunday, a walk through one of the many trails of the island, getting in touch with nature and the beautiful landscape of Tinos Commercial & Business Association offers reduced prices on ferry tickets, accommodation, meals, entertainment, rental cars, etc. Transportation of athletes on the island is free.
Friday, 10/06/2016
21:30 Athletes arrival and welcome.
22:30 Pasta Party for the participants of Tinos Running Experience 2016, in Komi village.
Saturday, 11/06/2016
17:00 TINOS RUNNING EXPERIENCE Half Marathon
The Main event of the program is the Half Marathon. Starting at the outdoor theater of the beautiful village Volakas. A village of unique natural beauty, its unique surrounding of big round rocks gives the whole landscape a lunar appearance. Route goes through the villages Skalados, Krokos, Komi, Kalloni and ends in the Town of Tinos.
17:15 TINOS SPECIAL RUN
100m road race for people with special needs
17:15 TINOS KIDS RUN
1km kids road race (Tinos Town)
17:45 TINOS FUN RUN
10km road race (Tinos Town-Vrekastro-Kionia-Tinos Town)
17:45 TINOS FUN RUN
5km road race (Tinos Town-Vrekastro-Tinos Town)
Sunday, 12/06/2016
On Sunday, will be held an optional activity, a walk through one of the many trails of the island, getting in touch with nature and the beautiful landscape of Tinos.
More details at the official site