On 27 June 2010 the first eco-trail race will take place on the slopes of the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus, covering 14km long race.75% of the trail will go in nature and elevate from 1750 to 1950 meters to Mount Olympus, the highest peak in Cyprus.
The start and finish points are in Troodos Square. From there the road goes for 2km toward Mount Olympus through Artemis trail, up to Olympus summit along the eastern shoulder, dowhill on the ski slope and 9km in the Atalanta nature trail.
According to advice posted in the blog, mountain running shoes are recommended, the main part of the route goes through partly rocky nature trails. Particularely, the part that goes down from Olympus peak on a ski slope is difficult.
A week-end preparation training is organized to get acquainted with the skills needed for the task. One session is enough to get ready. Training will be combined by waste collection.
The event is organized in partnership with the Department of Forests in Cyprus. Activities are in coordination with the French Embassy and environmental authorities in Cyprus.
Dromea racing runners club will organize car sharing to get to Troodos.
Website (blog): http://olympustrail2010.over-blog.org/
