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Coming On Crete: The International Mountain Race Psiloritis 2018

2018-03-29 by Phil Butler

Mt. Psiloritis

Coming up June 3rd, the International Mountain Race Psiloritis will challenge the world’s mountain racers to run in the footsteps of mighty Zeus. An event envisioned back in 2008 for Mt. Olympus, Race Psiloritis is now an “one of” international runner’s experience.

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