Course & Elevation
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.
Course Facts
Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 1,240 m
Surface road
Profile Mountainous
Weather on Race Day
22°C
Temperature
65%
Humidity
15%
Rain Chance
Late spring conditions with warm temperatures and low rainfall probability. Mountain sections may be cooler with occasional strong winds along ridge sections.
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