Athens, Peloponnese, Greece · Saturday, September 25, 2027

200 mi +

Spartathlon

322 days away

246 km Distance

1,200 m Climbing

10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme

37.9715° N, 23.7257° E© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

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

Time limit 36 hours 8:47 min/km average. Comfortable. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Among the tightest 200 mi + cut-offs we track. Measured against 19 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~278 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2026 edition (246km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daytime high 28°C

Night low 20°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 12 h 05 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 140 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ 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.
HeadlampsA 36 h limit puts you out there after dark.
AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 246 km races than fitness does.

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