
Amanitis Trail 2026 - 21km
Avgonima, Chios
Event Details
Date
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Start Location
Chios
Event Type
Trail Run
Distance
21 km
Elevation
+1240m(gain)
Organizer
Municipality of Chios & Region of Northern Aegean
Official Announcement
Download PDF ↗Basic(Individual)
Race bib, timing chip, aid stations, finisher medal, technical shirt (Luanvi), elastic cup (42K), athletic socks (Desocks)
€30.00
Basic + Anthrax Apparel(Individual)
Basic package + choice of Anthrax brand technical shirt or sports bra
€50.00
Registration Deadline
March 15, 2026
Important Information
**Second Year Event:** Amanitis Trail returns for its second edition.
**Route:** Semi-marathon trail run starting at Avgonima (traditional stone village with Aegean Sea views).
Course features technical paths, demanding uphill sections, challenging downhill segments, and lush vegetation.
Key highlight: reaching Anavatos, the legendary castle-village of Chios perched on rocky terrain (described as Chios's 'Mystras'), before returning to Avgonima via varied terrain including forest roads and clearings.
**Terrain:** Continuous terrain changes with multiple ascents and descents requiring energy management and technical trail running experience.
**Age Requirement:** 18 years and older.
**Experience Required:** Participants must have completed at least one trail race of 10km+ distance within the past three years.
**Time Limit:** 4 hours.
**Age Categories:** 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
**What's Included:** Race bib, timing chip, aid stations, finisher medal, technical shirt (Luanvi brand), elastic cup (42K brand), and athletic socks (Desocks).
**Optional Add-on:** €20 for choice of additional technical apparel (Anthrax brand shirt or sports bra) - deadline March 15, 2026.
**Awards:** Top 3 male and female finishers across all distances, plus first-place winners in each age category.
**Required Equipment:** Minimum 0.5 liters water, visible race bib, personal cup/bottle (no disposable cups provided).
**Trekking Poles:** Permitted for this distance.
**Registration Opens:** November 1, 2025.
**Safety:** Medical staff at finish line, volunteers along route, medical representatives at checkpoints have authority to prevent runners deemed unfit.
**Disqualification:** Immediate disqualification for skipping checkpoints, cutting route, littering, refusing to assist distressed participants, or using unauthorized support.
Elevation Profile

Total elevation: +1240m