13th Chortiatis Trail Run

The Thessaloniki Health Runners Club is organizing the “13th Hortiatis Trail Run” on Mount Hortiatis, with the support of the Municipality of Pylaia – Hortiatis.

The aim of the event is to introduce runners to the mountain range of Hortiatis, familiarize them with the challenges and benefits of mountain running, and raise awareness about the protection of the natural environment from activities such as illegal forest clearing, hunting, the enduro motorbike movement on trails, and the deforestation of the antenna park.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the “Greek Children’s Village” in Filiro to support its commendable work.

Event Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025

Location: Hortiatis

• 23 km race (+1050) for intermediate and advanced runners.
• 10 km race (+400) for novice runners.

Start Times: – 10:00 a.m. for the 23 km race. – 10:15 a.m. for the 10 km race.

23 km Race Description: The race starts and finishes at the location ZEP Kissos in Hortiatis. Access to the starting point is either from the Platanakia Panorama area (7 km of asphalt road) or from Hortiatis village (3 km of asphalt and 1 km of a good dirt road). The distance to be covered by the athletes is 23 km, with 5 km being forest road and 18 km trails. The total positive elevation gain is 1050 meters.

More information: https://sdyth.gr/