The Hydra’s Trail Marathon 38km +2000m is one of the races included in the evaluation framework for the selection of athletes who will represent Greece in the European Off-Road Running Championships (European Athletics Off-Road Running Championships – Ljubljana/Kamnik, June 5–7, 2026).
According to the official announcement of the 2026 Greek National Mountain Running Championship, organized by ΣΕΓΑΣ, performances in selected races of the season — including the Hydra’s Trail Marathon — are taken into account through the ITRA PI Scoring system.
The selection of athletes will be based on their best average PI Score, calculated from their three (3) best races, exclusively from the series of qualifying races listed below:
Date & Race Name
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January 18, 2026 – LEVADOS Mountain Trail
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February 28 & March 1, 2026 – 5th Koumaria Trail Series
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March 21 & 22, 2026 – 15th Taygetos Challenge
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April 5, 2026 – Helicon Mountain Race
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April 18 & 19, 2026 – Plastira Lake Trail
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May 3, 2026 – TIHIO RACE (Greek National Championship – mandatory)
Hydra’s Trail Event© offers:
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the opportunity to improve your personal PI Score,
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significant enhancement of your position in the national ranking,
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participation in a high-standard race in a unique natural environment.
What you need to do:
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Register in time for the marathon distance of Hydra’s Trail Event©
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Make sure you have an active ITRA ID when registering
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Aim for your best possible performance
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Follow the organization’s announcements for technical guidelines and updates
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Hydra’s Trail Event© is not just a race.
It is an opportunity for distinction, evaluation, and development for every athlete who sets high goals.
April 4 & 5, 2026
Organizing Committee
Hydra’s Trail Event©
