
Spartathlon Historical Ultramarathon
The Spartathlon is a historic 246km ultramarathon from Athens to Sparta that retraces the ancient path taken by the messenger Pheidippides. Course Highlights The Spartathlon is a point-to-point journey that traverses some of Greece's most historic landscapes. The race begins at the foot of the iconic Acropolis in Athens, where runners gather in the early dawn light. From the capital, the route follows the coast towards the Corinth Canal, offering sweeping views of the Saronic Gulf. After crossing into the […]
























