The Early Years
2009Established in 2009, the Olympus Marathon is now 17 years old. From its first edition in Litochoro, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in Greece.
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Percorso e dislivello
Starting from sea level in Litochoro, runners ascend steadily through traditional villages and ancient trails toward Mount Olympus, the mythical home of the gods. The course features significant elevation gain with breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and the Thessalian plains, culminating near the sacred peak of Olympus.
Superficie: strada Profilo: Montuoso
Meteo
Clima tipico del mese della gara: una stima, non una previsione né una misurazione del giorno di gara
Temperatura 22°C
Umidità 65%
Probabilità di pioggia 15%
Late spring conditions with warm temperatures and low rainfall probability. Mountain sections may be cooler with occasional strong winds along ridge sections.
Guide correlate
The Race
Litochoro
Storie e Leggende
The Hills That Break You
With 1240m of elevation gain, the Olympus Marathon is not a course for the faint-hearted. The climbs are where races are won and lost — where the gap between training and undertrained reveals itself without mercy. Locals say the course doesn't beat you; it just waits for you to beat yourself.
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Curiosità
- ▸ Mount Olympus is the legendary home of Zeus and the twelve Olympian gods in Greek mythology, making this marathon a pilgrimage for classical history enthusiasts.
- ▸ The race was first organized in 2009 to promote sustainable tourism and cultural appreciation of the Olympus region and its trails.
- ▸ Runners gain nearly 1,240 meters of elevation while running 42.195 kilometers, making it one of Greece's most demanding mountain marathons.
- ▸ The start line is just meters from the Aegean Sea at sea level, providing stunning Mediterranean vistas in the opening kilometers before the steep mountain ascent.
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