
6th Mountain Races of Zygaktis River 2026 - 18km
Kefalari
Event Details
Date
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Start time: 09:00 • End time: 13:30
Start Location
Drama
Event Type
Trail Run
Distance
18 km
Elevation
+920m(gain)
Organizer
Environmental Sports Club of the Municipality of Doxato (PERI.FI.SY.)
Entry Fee
€20
Registration Deadline
April 20, 2026
Important Information
Start: Sunday 26 April, 09:00 at the central square of Kefalari, Doxato municipality, Drama.
Time limit: 4h30.
Entry fee: €20 includes commemorative t-shirt.
Payment by bank transfer to account sent via email after registration.
Online registrations close Monday 20 April; additional spots may be announced for on-site registration after that date.
Age: 18+.
No qualifying race required.
Categories (open to both genders): 18–39, 40–55, 55+.
Course: entirely on trails/dirt roads except the final metres before the finish in the village.
Route follows the 'water road' alongside the Zygaktis River, ascending through the Lekani Mountains, passing the 'five roads' junction and abandoned villages to Kara Orman (memorial for fallen soldiers), then returning via the chapels of Panagia and Prophet Elias with panoramic views of Drama, finishing with a descent to Kefalari.
Aid stations with food and water provided throughout.
Medical support (nurses, Red Cross, doctors) on course.
Finishers receive a bag with water, fruit, a light meal and a finisher medal.
Awards ceremony at Kefalari square.
Contact: Michalis Fondoulakos — fondoulakos@gmail.com, tel.
6989889875.