Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

Olympus Marathon

Trail Running covering 4.2 km to 71 km with up to 5,550 m D+ in Dion (Central Macedonia, Greece)

LocationDion, Central Macedonia, GreeceShow on map(40.1711° N, 22.4832° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2007
Elevation gainUp to +5,550 m

Olympus Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Dion, Central Macedonia, GR focused on Trail Running. First held in 2007, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Multi-Day, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Olympus Ultra (71 km, +5,550 m D+), Olympus Marathon (44 km, +3,350 m D+), Eagle's Ridge (12.5 km, +450 m D+), Melindra (5 km, +180 m D+), and Olympus vertical (4.25 km, +1,024 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (olympus-marathon.com).

Official website
Olympus Marathon in Dion (Work: "Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022", Photo: Athetics123, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Guillaume Rouger representing France at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships 2022" · Photo: Athetics123 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadMulti-DayHigh AltitudeVertical Race

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Olympus UltraTrail Running71 km+5,550 m1,150 m - 3,481 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Olympus MarathonTrail Running44 km+3,350 m1,153 m - 2,560 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Eagle's RidgeTrail Running12.5 km+450 m1,156 m - 1,345 mLoop courseRoute & profile
MelindraTrail Running5 km+180 m1,159 m - 1,235 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Olympus verticalTrail Running4.25 km+1,024 m1,162 m - 1,592 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
71 km
Elevation gain
+5,550 m D+
Elevation loss
-5,550 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 3,481 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
15.6 % / 28.1 %
Course format
Loop course
71 km+5,550 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N102030405060FS40.1711° N, 22.4832° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 3,481 m above sea level (+5,550 m D+, -5,550 m D-)

Peak: 3,481 m·at 45.9 km·Ø 15.6 %
1,150 m1,927 m2,704 m3,481 m0 km14.2 km28.4 km42.6 km56.8 km71 km3,481 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Olympus Marathon take place?

Olympus Marathon takes place in Dion, Central Macedonia, GR (start area at coordinates 40.1711° N, 22.4832° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Olympus Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Olympus Ultra (71 km, +5,550 m D+), Olympus Marathon (44 km, +3,350 m D+), Eagle's Ridge (12.5 km, +450 m D+), Melindra (5 km, +180 m D+), and Olympus vertical (4.25 km, +1,024 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

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

The main competition (Olympus Ultra over 71 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +5,550 m of elevation gain and -5,550 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 3,481 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 Olympus Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (olympus-marathon.com).