RACE PROCLAMATION

5th THRACE NIGHT RUN

ALEXANDROUPOLIS – SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025

The athletic club Dromeas Thrace, with the support of the Municipality of Alexandroupolis, is organizing the 5th Thrace Night Run on Saturday, May 3, 2025, starting and finishing at the coastal avenue of Alexandroupolis. The race is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs & Sports (GGA), the Hellenic Olympic Academy (HNOA), the Department of Physical Education & Sport Science of Komotini, and with the support of the European Commission Representation in Greece.

The race will take place under the following conditions:

1. LOCATION:

Coastal Avenue of Alexandroupolis

2. DATE:

Saturday, May 3, 2025

3. START & FINISH:

Coastal Avenue of Alexandroupolis

4. RACE DISTANCES:

5,000m and 10,000m

5. ROUTES:

Circular course of 2.5 km or 5 km

6. RACE SCHEDULE:

  • 19:30 – Start of the 5,000m race

  • 20:30 – Start of the 10,000m race

7. PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY:

  • 5 km: Participants must be 12 years or older

  • 10 km: Participants must be 18 years or older

8. PARTICIPANT LIMITS:

The maximum number of participants is 1,200 runners across both races.

9. TIMING SYSTEM:

Electronic timing will be provided.

10. AWARDS:

  • The winner (male & female) of each race and the winners of the 4 age categories in both races will receive a winner’s cup.

  • The top three finishers (male & female) in each category (under 40, 40-50, 50-60, and 60+) will receive winner’s medals.

  • All finishers will receive a commemorative medal.

11. PARTICIPANT BENEFITS:

All participants will receive a personal backpack.

12. REFRESHMENTS:

  • Water stations will be available on both race routes.

  • Water and bananas will be provided at the finish line for all runners.

13. MEDICAL COVERAGE & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

  • All participants must have undergone the necessary medical examinations, including a cardiological check-up, and are fully responsible for their own physical condition and ability to participate.

  • The organizers assume no responsibility for any injuries, damages, or other issues that may arise during or after the race.

  • No medical certificates will be required, as adults participate at their own risk.

  • By completing the online registration, participants confirm that they take full responsibility for their participation.

  • The organizers, in collaboration with the Head Medical Officer, EKAB emergency services, first aid personnel, the Hellenic Red Cross, and the Hellenic Rescue Team, will take all necessary measures to ensure participant safety.

14. REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Registrations will be conducted online via the official race platform until all spots are filled or until Monday, April 28, 2025.

Registration Methods:

  • Online payment via credit/debit card at:
    Race Registration Platform

  • In-person registration at the Dromeas office, located at the F. Kosmas Stadium, on weekdays from 17:00 to 20:00.

15. REGISTRATION FEE:

The participation fee is €12.

16. RACE SAFETY:

Public and volunteer emergency response teams will provide medical and rescue coverage during the event.

17. RACE OFFICIALS:

  • Race Technical Director: Konstantinos Pateropoulos | MSc, PhD, Physical Education Teacher

  • Communications & Promotion Officer: Nikolaos