Olympia Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Olimpia (West Greece, Greece)

Location

Olimpia, Western Greece, GreeceShow on map(37.6479° N, 21.6271° E)

Date & StatusNovember 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Olympia Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Olimpia, Western Greece, GR focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Multi-Day, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 10km Health and Dynamic Walking Run (10 km, +45 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (olympiamarathon.gr).

Official website

Olympia Marathon in Olimpia (Work: "Triglav Lakes Valley Mountain Lodge in Slovenia's Julian Alps", Photo: Bob Ramsak, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Triglav Lakes Valley Mountain Lodge in Slovenia's Julian Alps" · Photo: **Bob Ramsak** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Culture & History Multi-Day Kids & Youth Races

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	164 m - 244 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Half Marathon	Road Running	21.1 km	+95 m	167 m - 207 m	Loop course	Route & profile
10km Health and Dynamic Walking Run	Road Running	10 km	+45 m	170 m - 189 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

164 m - 244 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 244 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 164 m to 244 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 244 m·at 30.3 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Olympia Marathon take place?

Olympia Marathon takes place in Olimpia, Western Greece, GR (start area at coordinates 37.6479° N, 21.6271° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 28, 2026 to November 29, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Olympia Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), and 10km Health and Dynamic Walking Run (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Olympia Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 164 m and 244 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Olympia Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (olympiamarathon.gr).