
10th Authentic Phidippides Run 2026 - Athens - Sparta - Athens - Marathon 524.9km
Athens/Marathon
Event Details
Date
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Start time: 06:00 • Ends: Mon, Nov 23, 10:00
Start Location
Attica
Event Type
Ultra
Distance
524.9 km
Organizer
Authentic Phidippides Run
Official Announcement
View ↗Entry Fee
€350 (all registration periods)
Registration Deadline
September 30, 2026
Important Information
OPTIONAL EXTENDED ROUTE: 100-hour ultra marathon combining Athens-Sparta-Athens (485.3km) with continuation to Marathon (39.6km).
See main event: 10th Authentic Phidippides Run 2026 - Athens - Sparta - Athens 485km.
NOT a separate race - this is an EXTENSION that combines both routes.
Main route passes: Eleusina, Megara, Ancient Corinth, Ancient Nemea, Artemisio mountain (1,227m), Sparta.
Marathon extension follows the steps of General Miltiades' army to the Battle of Marathon battlefield.
MANDATORY PROGRESSION: Complete Athens-Sparta-Athens portion first, finishing at Ancient Agora within 93-hour cut-off, THEN continue to Marathon with 7-hour time limit for final 39.6km.
ELIGIBILITY: 2026 (10th anniversary) - ALL registered runners can attempt.
From 2027 onwards - ONLY runners with valid prior finishes eligible.
Registration deadline: 30 September 2026.
Entry fee: €350 (all periods).
Medical certificate (not older than 6 months) required.
FINISHER REWARDS: Medal, diploma, commemorative t-shirt, finisher gift.
COURSE SUPPORT: 77 feeding stations; 11 main aid stations with hot food, rest facilities, personal supply depots.
Electronic chip timing with GPS device (SOS button).
SAFETY: Reflective gear, headlamp, rear light mandatory dusk-to-dawn.
No hotel stays during race.
Support vehicles at official stations only (30m rule).
MEDICAL: Full coverage with doctors, paramedics, EKAB; hospitals on alert.
Committed to 'green race' environmental standards.
Memorial edition honoring Taki Skuli, race creator.
Race Course Map

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