
South Olympus Forest Trail 2026 - 10km
Palios Panteleimonas
Event Details
Date
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Start time: 10:00
Start Location
Pieria
Event Type
Trail Run
Distance
10 km
Elevation
+580m(gain)
Entry Fee
€20
Important Information
No participation criteria required.
Actual route length is approximately 10.5km.
Loop starting at the square of Palios Panteleimonas, through the village's cobbled streets and a short steep technical climb to Profitis Ilias with views over Olympus and the Pieria coast, then forest trail to the Vardakas hut aid station (K4, water and coca-cola).
Forest road descent for the next 3km, then back up the same ascent trail with a short detour past the Agios Athanasios chapel to finish on the village square.
All climbing is in the first half of the route, average gradient 10-15%.
Includes: finisher gift, medal, electronic timing, water stations.
Schedule: bib pickup Fri 30/10 18:00-19:30 at the Palios Panteleimonas cultural centre, technical briefing 19:30-20:00, pasta party 20:00-21:30; bib pickup Sat 31/10 08:00-09:40; awards 15:00; event closes 19:00.
Registration opened August 15, 2026.
