🏃‍♂️ Mylikouri – Xystarouda Challenge – 24.15 km

Race range : 24.5

Part of Panagia Trail @ Mylikouri
📅 Sunday, September 7, 2025
⏰ Race Start: 07:00
🎽 BIB Pick-Up: 06:00 – 06:30 (Race Day)
💶 Registration Fee: €22.5
📌 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

🌄 A Technical and Rewarding Mountain Challenge

Step up to the Xystarouda Challenge—a bold 24.15 km race designed for trail runners who crave elevation, variation, and spectacular scenery. Taking runners through some of the most striking terrain surrounding the village of Mylikouri, this brand-new course offers a perfect blend of technical single track, forested climbs, and exhilarating descents.

This race is part of the Panagia Trail @ Mylikouri, a heartfelt event dedicated to the memory of Alekos Michaelides, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the House of Representatives, and a proud son of Mylikouri.

🗺️ Race Highlights & Course Profile

• Total Distance: 24.152 km

• Ascent / Descent (Raw): 976 m / 979 m

• Filtered Ascent / Descent: 915 m / 918 m

• Height Gain: 332 m

• Lowest Point: 620 m (at 7.20 km)

• Highest Point: 952 m (at 3.60 km)

• Uphill: 12.60 km (52.2%)

• Downhill: 10.89 km (45.1%)

• Flat Sections: 0.63 km (2.6%)

• Steepest Uphill: +25.6% (at 23.40 km)

• Steepest Downhill: -31.1% (at 6.03 km)

• Longest Uphill: 1.62 km (at 11.61 km)

• Longest Downhill: 1.44 km (at 5.49 km)

• Ascent Rate: 40 m/km

• Descent Rate: 41 m/km

🥤 Refueling Stations

Stay energized with 4 refreshment points located along the course:

• ✅ At 7 km

• ✅ At 12 km

• ✅ At 17 km

• ✅ At the Finish Line

All stations will offer:

• Water

• Lemonade

• Salted almonds

• Fresh fruit

🍋 Courtesy of the family of Alekos Michaelides

🏅 More Than a Race

All participants receive a custom commemorative medal that honors both achievement and remembrance.

🌿 A Tribute in Every Step

By running the Xystarouda Challenge, you become part of a meaningful celebration of nature, community, and legacy. This course will test your limits—and elevate your spirit.

🔔 Secure Your Spot Today!

Registrations close on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
👉 Register now and take on the Xystarouda Challenge!