Peloponnese, Greece · Date TBA

200 mi +

Spartathlon

246 km Distance
1,200 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 5 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 246 km of road with 1,200 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes246 km of road — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race NutritionPast 246 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 246 km, without the bounce.
  • Headlamps246 km almost certainly means running into the night.
  • AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 246 km races than fitness does.

Salomon

Aero Glide 4 Grvl

$159.95 ★★★★★ 4.5

Hoka

Challenger 7

★★★★☆ 4.3

Maurten

Gel 100

Hydrogel technology for 25g carbs per gel with minimal GI distress.

$3.5 ★★★★★ 4.7

Naked

Running Band

Minimalist waist-mounted running band. Ultra-light alternative to a vest for shorter races.

$60 ★★★★☆ 4.3

Nitecore

UT32

Dual-beam trail running headlamp (1100 lumens) with spot and flood beams.

$100 ★★★★★ 4.5

Squirrel's Nut Butter

Anti-Chafe Balm

All-natural anti-chafe balm. Essential for 100+ mile races.

$12 ★★★★★ 4.8
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About

Athens to Sparta, 246km retracing the route of the ancient messenger Pheidippides.

Highlights

  • Historical route since 490 BC
  • 36-hour cutoff
  • Mount Parthenio crossing