{"id":12034,"date":"2026-09-18T10:27:51","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T07:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/?page_id=12034"},"modified":"2026-09-18T12:05:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T09:05:48","slug":"%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%bd%ce%bf%ce%bd%ce%b9%cf%83%ce%bc%ce%bf%ce%af-the-gravel-of-marathon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/en\/%ce%ba%ce%b1%ce%bd%ce%bf%ce%bd%ce%b9%cf%83%ce%bc%ce%bf%ce%af-the-gravel-of-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"\u039a\u0391\u039d\u039f\u039d\u0399\u03a3\u039c\u039f\u03a3 \u0394\u0399\u0395\u039e\u0391\u0393\u03a9\u0393\u0397\u03a3 \u2013 THE GRAVEL OF MARATHON"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"12034\" class=\"elementor elementor-12034\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-32451013 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"32451013\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-69ecaa30 sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"69ecaa30\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19615195 sc_height_huge elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"19615195\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6338cab5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6338cab5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-62729353 sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"62729353\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef50b4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-trx_sc_title\" data-id=\"ef50b4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"trx_sc_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"trx_sc_title_1778927270\"\n\t\tclass=\"sc_title sc_title_default\"><h3 class=\"sc_item_title sc_title_title sc_align_none sc_item_title_style_default sc_item_title_tag trx_addons_inline_598101137\">Regulations<\/h3><\/div><!-- \/.sc_title -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a0461b2 sc_height_small elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2a0461b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-32bf1c39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"32bf1c39\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a1ab4f9 sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"a1ab4f9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b227606 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"5b227606\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1521\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1521\" aria-expanded=\"false\">CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1522\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1522\" aria-expanded=\"false\">OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP &amp; QUALIFICATION RULES<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1523\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1523\" aria-expanded=\"false\">WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1521\" aria-expanded=\"false\">CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1521\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1521\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-6334 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20250427_Megalopolis_Gravel_Classic_102802_NT1_229308-e1768811152486.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" \/><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tSanctioning Authorities:<\/strong> The Gravel of Marathon is a Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), and Hellenic Cycling Federation  (HCF) sanctioned event. Consequently, official <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ucigravelworldseries.com\/en\/regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UCI Regulations<\/a><\/strong> and HCF Regulations will strictly apply across all fields.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tSportsmanship:<\/strong> Riders are expected to display exemplary sportsmanship and prioritise the safety of themselves, fellow competitors, and race personnel at all times.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tPhysical Condition:<\/strong> Participants must be in excellent physical condition to handle the rigorous demands of the course.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tStrict Age Requirements by Distance:<\/strong> Minimum entry ages are determined on 31 December in the year of the event and enforced as follows:<br \/><strong>o\tFull and Short Distance Route:<\/strong> Minimum age of 19 years or older.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tApparel Exemption:<\/strong> Pursuant to the context of this mass-participation event drawing international fields, UCI Regulation 1.3.059 will not be strictly applied. Riders  may ride in their respective club or private team kits.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1522\" aria-expanded=\"false\">OFFICIAL CHAMPIONSHIP &amp; QUALIFICATION RULES<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1522\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1522\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112051_NT1_304519-Large.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11867\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112051_NT1_304519-Large-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112051_NT1_304519-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112051_NT1_304519-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112051_NT1_304519-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112051_NT1_304519-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112051_NT1_304519-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112051_NT1_304519-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112051_NT1_304519-Large.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The qualification rules for the UCI Gravel World Championships of 2027 are as follows:<\/strong><br \/>\u2022\tFor the Gravel of Marathon, men up to and including 59 years old who want to qualify must complete the 95 km. Men 60 years and older must complete the 65 km to qualify. Women up to and including 49 years old who want to qualify must complete the 95 km. Women 50 years and older must complete the 65 km to qualify.<br \/>\u2022\tThe first three riders in each official category qualify directly for the UCI Gravel World Championships.<br \/>\u2022 \u0395\u03c0\u03b9\u03c0\u03bb\u03ad\u03bf\u03bd, \u03b4\u03b9\u03ba\u03b1\u03af\u03c9\u03bc\u03b1 \u03c0\u03c1\u03cc\u03ba\u03c1\u03b9\u03c3\u03b7\u03c2 \u03b1\u03c0\u03bf\u03ba\u03c4\u03bf\u03cd\u03bd \u03bc\u03cc\u03bd\u03bf \u03bf\u03b9 \u03c3\u03c5\u03bc\u03bc\u03b5\u03c4\u03ad\u03c7\u03bf\u03bd\u03c4\u03b5\u03c2 \u03c0\u03bf\u03c5 \u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03af\u03b6\u03bf\u03c5\u03bd \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf \u03ba\u03b1\u03bb\u03cd\u03c4\u03b5\u03c1\u03bf 25% \u03c4\u03b7\u03c2 \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b7\u03b3\u03bf\u03c1\u03af\u03b1\u03c2 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5\u03c2 \u03c3\u03c4\u03bf The Gravel of Marathon (\u03ae \u03c3\u03b5 \u03bf\u03c0\u03bf\u03b9\u03b1\u03b4\u03ae\u03c0\u03bf\u03c4\u03b5 \u03ac\u03bb\u03bb\u03b7 \u03b4\u03b9\u03bf\u03c1\u03b3\u03ac\u03bd\u03c9\u03c3\u03b7 \u03c4\u03bf\u03c5 UCI Gravel World Series).<br \/>\u2022\tAdditionally, qualification rights are only granted to participants who finish in the top 25% of their category during the Gravel of Marathon (or any other UCI Gravel World Series event).<br \/>\u2022\tParticipants starting in the Elite category can only qualify for the Elite category at the UCI Gravel World Championships.<br \/>\u2022\tOnly participants born before December 31, 2007, can qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships 2027. The minimum age to participate in the UCI Gravel World Championship is 19 years old.<br \/>\u2022\tUCI Gravel World Series Medals &amp; Qualification Slots:\nElite and age-group qualification slots for the pinnacle UCI Gravel World Championships are awarded strictly to top-finishing riders in their designated age brackets, calculated directly via the official UCI percentage rules.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1523\" aria-expanded=\"false\">WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURES <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1523\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1523\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110439_NT1_304414-Large.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11844\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110439_NT1_304414-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110439_NT1_304414-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110439_NT1_304414-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110439_NT1_304414-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110439_NT1_304414-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110439_NT1_304414-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110439_NT1_304414-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110439_NT1_304414-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tImmediate Notification:<\/strong> Participants who wish or need to withdraw from the race must inform the organisers immediately.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tAuthorised Personnel:<\/strong> To officially withdraw, you must directly notify one of the following:<br \/><strong>o\tOfficial Event Paramedics \/ Medical crews.<\/strong><br \/><strong>o\tEvent Personnel stationed at any official checkpoint or water point.<\/strong><br \/><strong>o\tRace officials operating official route-marshal vehicles.<\/strong><br \/><strong>o\tDirect call to the Emergency Phone Number printed clearly on the rider\u2019s race documentation.<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2022\tNote:<\/strong> Merely informing another participant or a spectator of your withdrawal does not constitute official notice.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-51f1dfae elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"51f1dfae\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1a229ffd sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"1a229ffd\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-381afe93 sc_height_medium elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"381afe93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b0caad elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2b0caad\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1fb20b8 sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"1fb20b8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67f6ade elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"67f6ade\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1091\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1091\" aria-expanded=\"false\">RULES, SAFETY &amp; FAIR PLAY<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1092\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1092\" aria-expanded=\"false\">OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE &amp; SECONDING<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1093\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1093\" aria-expanded=\"false\">SAFETY &amp; UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1091\" aria-expanded=\"false\">RULES, SAFETY &amp; FAIR PLAY<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1091\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1091\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105956_NT1_304384-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11834\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105956_NT1_304384-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105956_NT1_304384-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105956_NT1_304384-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105956_NT1_304384-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105956_NT1_304384-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105956_NT1_304384-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105956_NT1_304384-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105956_NT1_304384-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tPassing Etiquette:<\/strong> Slower participants must safely yield and make way for faster overtaking riders.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tRoad Caution:<\/strong> Riders must execute extreme caution when visibility is compromised or when approaching any intersection, blind corner, or road crossing.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tControlled Braking:<\/strong> Riders must modulate speed and be fully prepared to brake safely before tackling steep descents.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tMechanical Care:<\/strong> All roadside bike repairs must be conducted in a highly visible area on the secure shoulder\/edge of the road, clear of active racing lines.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tFinishing Straight:<\/strong> In the event of a group sprint to the finish line, riders must strictly hold their straight racing line. Deviation that endangers others will result in relegation or disqualification.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tCourse Deviations:<\/strong> If a rider goes off-course, they must immediately retrace their tracking line back to the exact point of departure and resume following the official course from there. Taking shortcuts or altering the official course tracking will result in immediate disqualification.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1092\" aria-expanded=\"false\">OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE &amp; SECONDING<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1092\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1092\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112258_NT2_326965-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11873\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112258_NT2_326965-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112258_NT2_326965-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112258_NT2_326965-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112258_NT2_326965-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112258_NT2_326965-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112258_NT2_326965-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112258_NT2_326965-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112258_NT2_326965-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tStrict Support Limitations:<\/strong> No private support vehicles or follow-cars are permitted on the race route under any circumstances.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tDesignated Zones Only:<\/strong> Riders are permitted to receive mechanical, water, or nutritional assistance only from their support crews within the strict physical boundaries of the officially designated water stations.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tDisqualification Penalty:<\/strong> Any rider caught receiving outside assistance, drafting private vehicles, or obtaining mechanical support anywhere outside the designated stations will face immediate disqualification. Neutral technical assistance provided directly by the event organization is exempted from this rule.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1093\" aria-expanded=\"false\">SAFETY &amp; UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1093\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1093\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111025_NT1_304474-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11858\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111025_NT1_304474-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111025_NT1_304474-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111025_NT1_304474-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111025_NT1_304474-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111025_NT1_304474-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111025_NT1_304474-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111025_NT1_304474-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111025_NT1_304474-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Disregarding safety rules compromises the entire event field. The organization reserves the absolute right to disqualify a participant immediately on any of the following grounds:<\/strong><br \/>\u2022\tSevere technical or structural equipment failure that compromises safety.<br \/>\u2022\tIf a rider has been officially declared medically unfit to continue by an event medical officer.<br \/>\u2022\tViolating fair-play or outside assistance regulations.<br \/>\u2022\tAny display of unsportsmanlike behavior or verbal abuse.<br \/>\u2022\tReceiving physical assistance, such as \u201cpushing\u201d or \u201cpulling\u201d by a third party or non-registered rider.<br \/>\u2022\tAny disrespect shown to the natural environment, property, or race personnel.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tHelmet Mandate:<\/strong> Failure to wear an approved cycling helmet at all times while on the bike. All helmets must comply with international \u2018ANSI\u2019 or equivalent safety standards, and must be securely fastened.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tRiding Attire:<\/strong> Professional and appropriate riding attire, including a cycling jersey\/shirt, must be worn for the entire duration of the event.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tSmoking Policy:<\/strong> Smoking on the race route or within active event boundaries is strictly prohibited.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tBike Inspection:<\/strong> Technical bike setups and specific modifications may be audited at the starting corrals. Ensure your setup is fully compliant with cycling regulations by contacting the Race Director in advance.<br \/>To ensure the timing system will be able to read the timing tag; bike number boards must be firmly fixed to the front handlebars and must not be obscured, bent, folder around the stem or frame, or hidden by brake\/gear cables, maps, or any secondary items.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-aa18c44 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"aa18c44\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d66d7b sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"3d66d7b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27a9126 sc_height_medium elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"27a9126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ec75153 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ec75153\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fb7924b sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"fb7924b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-557d765 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"557d765\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8961\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8961\" aria-expanded=\"false\">RIDER IDENTIFICATION<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8962\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8962\" aria-expanded=\"false\">NUTRITION AND WATER POINTS<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8963\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8963\" aria-expanded=\"false\">ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8961\" aria-expanded=\"false\">RIDER IDENTIFICATION<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8961\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8961\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110759_NT1_304447-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11850\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110759_NT1_304447-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110759_NT1_304447-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110759_NT1_304447-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110759_NT1_304447-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110759_NT1_304447-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110759_NT1_304447-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110759_NT1_304447-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110759_NT1_304447-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tVisibility:<\/strong> Riders must clearly display their designated race numbers at all times.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tBike Boards:<\/strong> Bike number boards must be firmly fixed to the front handlebars and must not be obscured, bent, or hidden by brake\/gear cables, maps, or any secondary items.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tNo Modifications:<\/strong> Race numbers and bar boards may not be modified, mutilated, cut, trimmed, or altered. The addition or removal of branding stickers on the official number plate is strictly prohibited and carries a penalty.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8962\" aria-expanded=\"false\">NUTRITION AND WATER POINTS<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8962\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8962\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111021_NT1_304472-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11857\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111021_NT1_304472-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111021_NT1_304472-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111021_NT1_304472-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111021_NT1_304472-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111021_NT1_304472-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111021_NT1_304472-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111021_NT1_304472-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_111021_NT1_304472-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><ul><li><strong>\u2022\tSelf-Sufficiency: <\/strong>Riders retain ultimate responsibility for carrying sufficient fluids and nutrition to sustain themselves between control points.<\/li><li><strong>\u2022\tOfficial Support: <\/strong>The organisation will provide fluid replenishment and nutrition snacks at  2 official water points in each lap.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8963\" aria-expanded=\"false\">ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8963\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8963\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_104954_NT2_326814-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11819\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_104954_NT2_326814-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_104954_NT2_326814-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_104954_NT2_326814-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_104954_NT2_326814-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_104954_NT2_326814-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_104954_NT2_326814-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_104954_NT2_326814-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_104954_NT2_326814-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tZero Tolerance Litter Policy:<\/strong> We enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy against littering, disposal of gel packets, trail-cutting, or environmental abuse. Any participant caught disregarding the environment will face immediate disqualification and potential civic fines.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tForce Majeure Rerouting:<\/strong> In the event of severe environmental hazards, the organization reserves the right to delay, cancel, or reroute the race. Participants will not be reimbursed or refunded if the event, or portions of the event, must be altered or cancelled due to extreme conditions outside the organization\u2019s control.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1b43a3f0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1b43a3f0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f14dfa2 sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"5f14dfa2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54284c13 sc_height_medium elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"54284c13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35d5fc5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35d5fc5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e192c5b sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"e192c5b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff4f567 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"ff4f567\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" aria-expanded=\"false\">TIMING &amp; CUT-OFFS<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" aria-expanded=\"false\">EQUIPMENT &amp; NAVIGATION RULES<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" aria-expanded=\"false\">REFUND AND ROLLOVER POLICY<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" aria-expanded=\"false\">TIMING &amp; CUT-OFFS<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112424_NT2_326978-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11883\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112424_NT2_326978-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112424_NT2_326978-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112424_NT2_326978-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112424_NT2_326978-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112424_NT2_326978-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112424_NT2_326978-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112424_NT2_326978-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112424_NT2_326978-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tStaging:<\/strong> Riders must report to their assigned starting lines\/corrals at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled start time.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tBriefings:<\/strong> Mandatory rider safety briefings will take place 15 minutes before the official start time.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tStart Window:<\/strong> The start line will remain open for exactly 15 minutes following the official start signal. No rider will be permitted onto the course after this window closes.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tOfficial Time:<\/strong> Race timing activates with the official start signal.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tCut-Off Enforcement:<\/strong> Riders who fail to reach designated cut-off points within the specified time limits will be prevented from continuing, safely swept from the course, and categorized as a DNF (Did Not Finish). To pass the final full-distance cut-off checkpoint, riders must maintain a minimum average speed of 14 km\/h. <br \/><strong>\u2022\tSafety Discretion:<\/strong> Cut-off times may be actively adjusted or enforced on-route at any moment by the organizers if track conditions or weather are deemed unsafe.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" aria-expanded=\"false\">EQUIPMENT &amp; NAVIGATION RULES<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112521_NT1_304555-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11887\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112521_NT1_304555-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112521_NT1_304555-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112521_NT1_304555-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112521_NT1_304555-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112521_NT1_304555-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112521_NT1_304555-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112521_NT1_304555-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_112521_NT1_304555-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tBike Frameworks:<\/strong> Gravel bikes are highly recommended for the terrain. Standard Mountain Bikes are permitted on designated distances. Road bikes are strictly prohibited on the course.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tMandatory Navigation:<\/strong> The race routes are  entirely marked with physical arrows. A functioning GPS navigation device is strictly mandatory for every rider. Participants must download and be capable of navigating via the official route files provided under the website\u2019s Routes tab.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" aria-expanded=\"false\">REFUND AND ROLLOVER POLICY<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110002_NT1_304397-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11840\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110002_NT1_304397-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110002_NT1_304397-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110002_NT1_304397-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110002_NT1_304397-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110002_NT1_304397-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110002_NT1_304397-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110002_NT1_304397-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_110002_NT1_304397-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tRefund Policy:<\/strong> No full refunds will be given under any circumstances, however, tiered partial refunds are available based on how far in advance a cancellation is requested:<br \/><strong>o\t50% Refund:<\/strong> Available for cancellations made up to 9 weeks (approximately 2 months) before Race Day.<br \/><strong>o\t30% Refund:<\/strong> Available for cancellations made between 9 weeks and 4 weeks (1 month) before Race Day.<br \/><strong>o\tNo Refunds:<\/strong> Strictly no refunds or registration cancellations will be granted within 4 weeks of the event.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tRollover Timeline:<\/strong> Riders must formally contact the Race Director with medical documentation at least 30 days prior to the event to evaluate rollover eligibility.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tScope of Rollover:<\/strong> Only event registration entry fees can be rolled over, and entries may only be deferred once. Pre-ordered merchandise is excluded from rollovers and must be collected at the original event.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tEvent Rescheduling:<\/strong> If the event is forced into cancellation due to safety factors, rollovers do not automatically apply; instead, ALL active participant registrations will be automatically transferred to the officially rescheduled date of the event (which may be deferred to the following year\u2019s standard event weekend).<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-755eb62 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"755eb62\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bcbf7be sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"bcbf7be\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e62bb8 sc_height_medium elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8e62bb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f38fe16 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f38fe16\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-da662cb sc_inner_width_none sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"da662cb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee2fc03 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"ee2fc03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2491\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2491\" aria-expanded=\"false\">DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF COMMISSAIRE<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2492\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2492\" aria-expanded=\"false\">LIABILITY WAIVER<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2491\" aria-expanded=\"false\">DISCRETION OF THE CHIEF COMMISSAIRE<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2491\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2491\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20250427_Megalopolis_Gravel_Classic_082647_NT1_228824-e1768811376479.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" \/><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tFinal Authority:<\/strong> Where any additional rule interpretation is required, or where a specific provision for an on-route incident has not been explicitly detailed in these regulations, the official decision of the appointed Chief Commissaire is absolute, binding, and final.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tNo Indemnity:<\/strong> There will be no reimbursement of entry fees, travel, or logistical costs to any participant in the case of a regulatory disqualification.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2492\" aria-expanded=\"false\">LIABILITY WAIVER<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2492\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2492\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105514_NT1_304377-Large.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11824\" src=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105514_NT1_304377-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105514_NT1_304377-Large.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105514_NT1_304377-Large-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105514_NT1_304377-Large-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105514_NT1_304377-Large-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105514_NT1_304377-Large-18x12.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105514_NT1_304377-Large-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/gravelchallenge.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/20260712_Gravel_of_Marathon_recon_105514_NT1_304377-Large-736x490.jpeg 736w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u2022\tAssumption of Risk:<\/strong> The organizers, volunteers, and event personnel are not liable for any personal injury, equipment damage, logistics delays, or rerouting caused by extreme weather (including heat, fires, storms, or floods), accidents, pandemic outbreaks, or acts out of human control.<br \/><strong>\u2022\tIndemnity Agreement:<\/strong> By entering this event, participants formally agree that the organisation, their agents, officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and sanctioning bodies shall not be held responsible or legally liable for any illness, injury, loss, property damage, or death sustained by a rider or spectator while participating in this event and any of its associated activities.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-59fd1ed3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"59fd1ed3\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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