The Cultural and Beautification Association of the Residents of Karya and Friends of Karya, “To Artemisio,”, together with the AMR 2026 Organizing Committee, announces the Artemisio Mountain Running, which will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
The 9th edition of the event is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the founding of the “To Artemisio” Association, which is also the organizing authority of the race.
RACE CATEGORIES
- Mountain Running 26 km
- Trail Running 12 km
- Trail Running 5 km
- AMR Kids Race 1.5 km
LOCATION
All races will start and finish at the central square of Karya, Argolis.
DATE
Sunday, December 6, 2026
START TIMES
- Mountain Running 26 km: 9:45 AM
- Trail Running 12 km: 10:30 AM
- Trail Running 5 km: 11:00 AM
- AMR Kids Race 1.5 km: 12:00 PM
PURPOSE OF THE EVENT
The event aims to promote sports and fair play in connection with the natural environment, showcase the local area, and promote traditional local products.
The race also contributes to the maintenance and promotion of the area's trails, strengthens environmental awareness, and raises awareness of the need to protect the rare natural environment of Karya and Mount Artemisio.
BAGGAGE STORAGE
A specially designated area will be available for the storage of participants’ personal belongings.
Participants are advised not to place valuables in bags or backpacks. The organizers cannot be held responsible for any loss of valuables.
ELIGIBILITY
Men and women who are 18 years of age or older on the day of the race are eligible to participate.
Athletes must declare on the registration form that they are participating at their own responsibility, have undergone all necessary medical examinations, and are in good health to participate in the races.
Students who are 15 to 18 years old may participate only in the 12 km and 5 km Trail Running races, provided that they submit a Parental/Guardian Consent Declaration.
ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS
🏔️ 26 KM — Artemisio Mountain Running
The Artemisio Mountain Running 26K route has approximately 1,600 m of positive elevation gain.
The route is technical, particularly in the summit section, and requires a good level of physical fitness. The higher sections of the mountain may be exposed to sudden weather changes.
The race is intended for well-trained runners with appropriate mountain-running experience.
Start and finish: Central Square of Karya.
⛰️ 12 KM — Artemisio Mountain Running Trail
The Artemisio Mountain Running Trail 12K has approximately 900 m of positive elevation gain.
It is suitable for a wide range of participants and is considered an ideal introduction to mountain terrain and trail running.
Start and finish: Central Square of Karya.
🌿 5 KM — Artemisio Mountain Running Trail
The Artemisio Mountain Running Trail 5K offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the area surrounding the village of Karya.
However, the route remains challenging.
Start and finish: Central Square of Karya.
👧👦 1.5 KM — AMR Kids
The 1.5 km AMR Kids route has been designed especially for our younger participants and takes place within the settlement of Karya.
ROUTE MAPS
Maps of the race routes will be published at a later date on the official website:
Artemisio Mountain Running website
REGISTRATION & ENTRY FEES
Athletes can register through the dedicated registration form available on the event website, following the instructions provided.
Register / Artemisio Mountain Running website
Entry fees are as follows:
- Mountain Running 26K: €25 until November 15, 2026; €30 from November 16 to November 29
- Trail Running 12K: €15 until November 15, 2026; €20 from November 16 to November 29
- Trail Running 5K: €10 until November 15, 2026; €15 from November 16 to November 29
- AMR Kids 1.5K: €5
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Registration opens on August 31, 2026 and closes definitively on November 29, 2026.
- In the event of a refund due to cancellation of a participant’s registration, a €0.50 processing fee applies. The refund is issued automatically following an online request by the participant.
- After November 15, 2026, registration fees are non-refundable. However, the paid registration will be considered a fully paid registration for Artemisio Mountain Running 2027.
PRIVACY POLICY — GDPR
During the online registration process, personal information such as full name, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, etc., is collected.
The collection of this information is carried out exclusively for the purpose of:
- Properly categorizing participants and registrations
- Ensuring that registrations are completed accurately and in a timely manner
- Enabling the Organizing Committee to communicate with participants or their relatives for safety reasons or whenever deemed necessary
- Providing information about future activities or, where applicable, for promotional purposes related to Artemisio Mountain Running
The Organizing Committee does not use your personal data for purposes other than those described in this notice, unless required or permitted by law or where the participant has provided consent.
Any personal data collected through our online platform remains available only to the Organizing Committee.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the processing of your personal data, or if you wish to access, correct or delete your personal information, you may contact the Organizing Committee.
By completing the registration process, the participant confirms their agreement with this personal data privacy policy.
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