Race Announcement Makrakomi Backyard Ultra
6/27/2025
The Hellenic Hiking & Mountaineering Club of Makrakomi (E.P.O.S. Makrakomis) is organizing the “Makrakomi Backyard Ultra” race under the auspices of the Municipality of Makrakomi.
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Location: Municipal Community of Makrakomi, Municipality of Makrakomi
Start/Finish Line: Central Square of Makrakomi
RACE ROUTE
The race takes place in an area that is sensitive to human activity, and athletes are expected to exercise special care in protecting it. Both organizers and participants must act in a way that minimizes the environmental impact of the event. The organizing committee is committed to hosting an eco-friendly race with the smallest possible environmental footprint.
Organizers are responsible for cleaning the route after the race. Athletes are obligated to respect the natural surroundings and avoid any actions that pollute or degrade the environment. The organizing committee reserves the right to disqualify any athlete who harms the environment or displays unsportsmanlike behavior.
Route Description:
Participants are invited to run a circular route of 6.706 meters (4.167 miles) within one hour. A new start is given every hour for the remaining athletes.
The race begins at Makrakomi’s Central Square, heading west. After 70 meters on asphalt, runners head north on an uneven uphill cobbled path for 50 meters, continue west on asphalt for 60 meters, then turn east onto a cobbled section for 160 meters, returning to asphalt and continuing north for 100 meters. The route then turns east for 220 meters, transitions to a dirt road for 140 meters, and continues onto a 60-meter trail, completing the first uphill section with a total elevation gain of 40 meters.
Next, runners cross a concrete road heading northeast and enter an old downhill ditch for 350 meters, which leads to a rural road for another 450 meters. They then ascend for 100 meters (bearing left), cross a field for 100 meters, and continue on a trail, gaining another 30 meters in elevation.
Continuing northeast, the route descends for 350 meters, then turns left onto a 100-meter uphill trail, with an additional 20-meter elevation gain, and leads to an uneven 3 km forest road heading west. Along this section, runners can admire the newly built Chapel of Saint Paisios. The final 1.3 km of the course follows an asphalt road heading east and ends back at the finish line.
Route Summary:
Total distance: 6.706 m (4.167 miles)
Elevation gain: 125 m
Trail: 960 m
Forest road: 3.7 km
Asphalt: 2.046 m
ELIGIBILITY
Men and women who are 18 years or older on race day are eligible to participate.
REGISTRATION – PARTICIPATION FEE
Registrations are only available online at the event website:
👉 www.makrakomibackyardultra.gr
Registration opens: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Registration closes: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 23:59
Participation fee: €40
To complete registration, the participation fee must be deposited within 3 days of registering into the following bank account. The participant’s full name and the race name (e.g., John Doe MakrakomiBackyardUltra) must be included in the deposit description.
Bank Details:
Bank: National Bank of Greece (NBG)
Account number: 754/00292548
IBAN: GR9501107540000075400292548
Account holder: EPOS MAKRAKOMIS
Participants who wish to cancel their registration must contact the organizers by email or phone no later than the registration deadline (30/09/2025) to receive a refund. No refunds will be issued after this date.
The organizers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the event, with timely notice provided to all participants.
If the event is postponed for reasons not caused by the organizers, all registrations will be transferred to the new date.
If the postponement is due to the organizers, participants may either keep their registration for the new date or request a refund.
If the event is canceled due to the organizers’ fault, all registration fees will be refunded.
SAFETY – MEDICAL COVERAGE – DISCLAIMER
The organizers will ensure the safety of participants through the presence of a Rescue Team stationed along the route. A doctor and ambulance will be available at the finish line.
All athletes must move carefully, especially on trails, and allow faster runners to pass when requested, always prioritizing safety. In the event of an injury, the Organizing Committee must be notified immediately by any participants who become aware of it.
All athletes participate at their own risk. The Organizing Committee bears no responsibility for any health or physical issues arising during the event, whether due to pre-existing conditions or a lack of medical check-up. No medical certificates will be required, as participation is solely at the athlete’s responsibility.
AWARDS
Commemorative finisher awards will be given to the last three remaining male and female runners.
All participants who drop out of the race will receive a finisher’s medal.
REGISTRATION DESK – RACE PACK PICK-UP
Race packets can be collected from the Registration Desk, located at Makrakomi Central Square, during the following hours:
Friday, October 10, 2025: 17:00–20:00
Saturday, October 11, 2025: 07:00–08:00
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone Contacts:
Eleni Syleouni: +30 6977 946780
Giannis Lamprou (Route Manager): +30 6979 115219
Email: makrakomibackyardultra@gmail.com
Website: www.makrakomibackyardultra.gr
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