Marathon 40KM
Forty demanding kilometres on a highly technical terrain! A route for experienced mountain runners, with 2,504 meters of altitude difference, which despite its difficulty is a constant choice for many athletes since 2010. According to the runners’ impressions, it remains one of the most enjoyable marathon routes in Greece.
In this year’s 13th edition, the route has been enriched with a magnificent descent from Kalyves to the Vyros Gorge, where the view is breathtaking. And after the descent? Get ready for a kilometre of ascent through the Vyros gorge, passing through Stenema – the gorge’s artifact. Here, every step is a new discovery, a story told by nature.
Vyros is not only a paradise of natural beauty, but also a living historical treasure, where the ancient Royal Road from Sparta to Kardamyli once passed through. It is worth noting that 2/3 of the race paths pass through the Natura 2000 protected area.
The passage through Dubitsia is also an emblematic part of the race and of the protected area: it is a plateau with special flora and remains of ancient times. Terraces, armoury, buildings and cisterns make up the immaculate natural beauty of the landscape. Dubitsia remains one of the “secret” corners of the Taygetos which, rightly, has been described as a “Wildlife Sanctuary”.
The start of the race takes place in the suburb of the old primary school where the secretariat is located, at 8:00 am on Sunday morning.
Race Information
Positive Altitude Race: 2504m
Race length: 40km
The refueling and water stations of the Marathon route are:
1. EXOCHORI, 5th km
2. SIDONA, 10th km
3. VADENITSA, 16th km
4. FARAGI, 20.5th km
5. CHERIA, 27th km
6. KALO, 35th km
Water, sweet and salty snacks and energy jets will be offered to athletes at the stations.
Each athlete is required to have his/her race number on the front of his/her shirt. The number may not be tampered with in any way.
During the race there will be 3 time checkpoints in between.
Regarding the time limits of the race, there is a time limit of exclusion and it is located at the 4th station (20 km), where athletes must have passed by 13:00. The race closes 9 hours after the start. Athletes who drop out for any reason are obliged to inform the judge at the nearest control station. Athletes who finish after the 9-hour limit are deemed not to have completed the race and are considered void.
For more information see the Conditions of Participation.
Χάρτης Ανάβασης€42.00
