
20th Hercules Series - Hercules Marathon
Ypati
Event Details
Date
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Start time: 08:00 • End time: 18:30
Start Location
Phthiotis
Event Type
Trail Run
Distance
42.6 km
Elevation
+2727m(gain)
Organizer
Running Club of Phthiotis - TRACHINA
Early Bird(Individual)
Registration fee May 1–15
May 1, 2026 - May 15, 2026
€45.00
Standard(Individual)
Registration fee May 16 – Aug 15
May 16, 2026 - Aug 15, 2026
€55.00
Late Entry(Individual)
Registration fee Aug 16–31
Aug 16, 2026 - Aug 31, 2026
€65.00
Registration Deadline
August 31, 2026
Important Information
42.6km mountain marathon on Mt Oiti with +2,727m elevation gain.
UTMB category: 50K, ITRA points: 2.
Time limit: 10h30m (finish by 18:30).
Cutoff points: Neochori 17.8km (4h00m from start), Livadies 30.5km (7h50m from start).
Route starts and finishes at Ypati square (394m), traversing Kapnochori, Kastania, Pathena, Neochori, Drakopidimata, summit Pyrgos (2,152m), Diasello, Livadies, Greveno peak (2,114m), Perdikovsky, Rodokalo, and medieval castle of Ypati.
10 aid stations.
Mandatory equipment: cup 150ml+ and emergency blanket 1.4×2.0m.
No pacers allowed.
No plastic cups at stations.
Trekking poles permitted.
Eligible: 18+ years old (16+ with guardian consent).
No medical certificate required.
Bib pickup: Saturday Sept 12, 14:00–20:00 and Sunday Sept 13, 07:00–08:45 at Rouska Foundation, Ypati square.
Pasta party Saturday.
Medal for all finishers within time limit.
Top 3 men and women overall and per age category awarded.
Bonus prize for breaking course record (4h45m).
Free camping at school gymnasium.
No refund for registration cancellation.
Contact: info@trahina.gr.