
2nd Mountain Running Races of Valtinos Warriors 2026 - 28km
Neo Chalkiopoulo
Event Details
Date
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Start time: 09:00 • End time: 15:00
Start Location
Aetolia-Acarnania
Event Type
Trail Run
Distance
27 km
Elevation
+2665.4m(gain)
Organizer
Chalkiopoulites Association of Athens-Piraeus «Agios Andreas o Eremitis», Cultural & Educational Association of Chalkiopoulos, Local Community of Chalkiopoulos, Municipality of Amfilochia
Entry Fee
€15
Important Information
Challenging 28km mountain trail requiring hiking experience; 980m elevation gain (1,380m total ascent).
Route highlights: crosses the spectacular Inachos River suspension bridge; ascends Mount Kalana passing through Velaora, Paliagrapadia, Paliochori with natural water springs; reaches peak attractions including Katsadiama cave, Profilakti (Prophet Elijah viewpoint—historic hideout of resistance fighter Andreas Iskos), Katsantonis cave, and the highlight Cave of Saint Andrew the Hermit at 1,215m elevation.
Descent through Agioi Taxiarcheis chapel (breathtaking lake views), Arakleia, historic Kamara fountain (dating to 1717), returning through Silevistes chapel and Avrrakota spring.
Trail terrain: 1.5km asphalt, 4.5km forest roads, 21km mountain paths.
Passes through 12 pilgrimage sites and traditional stone fountains.
9 aid stations with water, cola, fruit, and snacks (stations 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, and finish).
6-hour time limit (no cutoff point).
Trophies for top 3 men/women; medals for all finishers.
Bib pickup 7:00–8:30am.
Required: health check and liability waiver.
Amenities: bag storage, hot shower, post-race meal.
Camping available at Dasyllio (Loutra Chalkiopoulo) and green area inside village (bring own equipment).
Emergency: 6955236311 (Karagiorgos), 6948002379 (Karagiorgos).
Registration: 6977911144 (Tsounis).
Interactive race map and photo gallery available on organizers' website.