Authentic Pheidippides Run 485.3K
The Authentic Pheidippides Run sends athletes from Athens to Sparta and back over 485.3K, with a 98-hour limit and open-road logistics across Greece.
Quick facts
- Continuous 485.3K road race from Athens to Sparta and back.
- The time limit is 98 hours for the return to the Ancient Agora.
- Mount Artemisio and the long overnight road sections demand self-sufficient pacing.
- A separate 524.9K extension is scored independently and is not combined with this row.
About the Authentic Pheidippides Run 485.3K
This anniversary ultradistance race retraces the Athens to Sparta journey in both directions, linking ancient sites and mountain crossings on an exceptionally long continuous road course.
Course
The 485.3K route starts at the Ancient Agora, passes Eleusis, Corinth, Nemea, Mount Artemisio, and Tegea, reaches Sparta, then returns to Athens along the same corridor.
Race-day weather
Late-autumn conditions can vary sharply across four days, from mild coastal hours to cold nights and exposed wind on inland mountain sections.
Past Authentic Pheidippides Run 485.3K dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, November 19, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Authentic Pheidippides Run 485.3K FAQ
When is the Authentic Pheidippides Run 485.3K?
The 2026 Authentic Pheidippides Run 485.3K is on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
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