Marathon

Olympus Marathon

Μαραθώνιος Ολύμπου

Litochoro, Greece May 42.195 km
Scenic Point to Point Bucket List Historic Competitive

Next Race

May 19, 2026

Training Plan: Olympus Marathon

Preparing for a marathon requires 16–20 weeks of structured training. This plan is specifically designed for the Olympus Marathon's mountainous course in Litochoro.

🎯 Training Considerations for This Race

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Hill Training Required

With 1,240m of elevation gain, incorporate hill repeats 1-2x per week. Focus on both uphill power and controlled downhill running.

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Heat Preparation

Average race-day temperature is 22°C. Train in similar conditions when possible. Plan extra hydration and consider an earlier start pace.

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Racing in Litochoro

Arrive at least 2 days early to adjust. Litochoro is in the europe timezone — factor in jet lag if traveling far.

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16-Week Training Plan

Your week-by-week plan with daily workouts, long runs, speed sessions, and taper schedule is coming soon.

Tailored for: 42.195km • Mountainous • 22°C avg temp

🎨 Illustrated training guides coming soon

Fun, stylized illustrations to accompany each training phase

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