Description :
With the aim of highlighting and promoting the natural and cultural environment of the region, the Kalamata Mountaineering Association is organizing the second mountain running race "Kalamata Mountain Run" on Sunday, September 7, 2025, on Mount Kalathi, at the foot of Mount Taygetos.
The "Kalamata Mountain Run" connects the sea with the mountain and Kalamata with Mount Taygetos.
The venue is Mount Kalathi (1,340m) located next to Kalamata and which starts from the sea in the west and joins Taygetos in the east. It is a mountain with incredible changes of scenery, unknown to most people, but which causes great surprise and admiration to the unsuspecting visitor.
Traditional settlements, the kingdom of stone structures, forests and alpine meadows, mysterious stone arches, the famous and well-hidden "Kratera", the unobstructed view of the sea and Taygetos are some of the elements of the "Kalamata Mountain Run" routes.
The "Kalathi Trail" race is a 25 km race with a positive elevation gain of 1,474 m., starting from sea level and reaching up to 1,316 meters. It is a demanding, difficult, technical route, with magnificent views, which runs along most of the mountain trails. It is aimed at well-trained runners, with similar experience in mountain races.
The "Verga Race" is a 9 km race with a positive elevation gain of 442 m. and is aimed at everyone and is considered ideal for an introduction to mountain racing.
REGISTRATION
1. Registrations are made through the link https://raceid.com/el/races/13807/about
2. In person at the offices of the Kalamata Mountaineering Association (East Center) with cash only from Monday to Friday and from 9:00 to 10:00 pm, tel. 2721097733 and 6942233010.
3. There will be limited registrations on the day of the race.
MORE INFORMATION
On the event website: https://eoskal.gr/kmr, by e-mail: kalamatamountainrun@gmail.com and by tel. 6942233010.
Organizers :
The Greek Mountaineering Club of Kalamata was founded in 1993 with the aim of mountaineering activity, the protection and promotion of the natural and cultural environment, and the dissemination of love and respect for nature and especially the nature of our mountains.
Place :
Various Locations
