With great pleasure and honor, the International SPARTATHLON Association welcomes Dean Karnazes as a SPARTATHLON Ambassador. One of the most recognized figures in the global ultrarunning community is now even more closely connected with SPARTATHLON, a race that brings together history, endurance, perseverance and the pursuit of human limits. Dean’s Greek heritage and his deep

Markus Thalmann, a true SPARTATHLON legend. With 15 successful finishes on the historic Athens to Sparta route, Markus has become part of the living history of the race. Fifteen times at the feet of King Leonidas. Fifteen journeys of endurance, determination and respect for the spirit of SPARTATHLON. In 2026, we are honored to welcome

From the historic journey of Pheidippides to the runners of today, SPARTATHLON has, for more than four decades, been one of the world’s leading ultradistance races, inspiring generations of athletes to push their limits on one of the world’s most demanding race courses. Rooted in a shared Greek heritage and united by common values of

The Board of Directors of the International Spartathlon Association expresses its profound sorrow over the passing of Vasilis Dimitropoulos, member of the Board of Directors and Head of Logistics for the Spartathlon race. Vasilis served Spartathlon with dedication, responsibility, and selflessness, making an invaluable contribution to the organization and playing a significant role in the

LIVE STREAMING HERE -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0cPsug-3A0 Following the announcement of the 2026 lottery and after the completion of the athletes’ appeal period, a review of the appeals submitted was conducted and we present the FINAL lists for the draw on 13/03/26 as well as the automatically accepted ones as they have been formed. Final List of athletes

The lottery process for participation in SPARTATHLON 2026 will take place this year electronically on Friday 13/03/2026 at 19.00 at the offices of the INTERNATIONAL SPARTATHLON ASSOCIATION. The certified page of Random.org will be used for the process, specifically the List Randomizer application, where SPARTATHLON maintains an account. The electronic lottery is an automated process,

We are immensely proud to announce that SPARTATHLON 2026 has been awarded the prestigious IAU Golden Label by the International Association of Ultrarunners (IAU), under the patronage of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). This recognition is a great honor for our race, affirming its quality, organization, and global reputation. This achievement strengthens Spartathlon’s position in the world of ultrarunning and inspires

With pride and continuity, SPARTATHLON announces that the race will once again be held under the auspices of the Hellenic Olympic Committee for 2026. This ongoing recognition reaffirms the deep connection between SPARTATHLON and the timeless values of Olympism. More than an ultramarathon, SPARTATHLON remains a living symbol of human strength and an endless journey

Announcement of participation in the 44th “SPARTATHLON”, which will be held on 26-27 September 2026 with starting time at 07.00am on the standard Athens-Sparta route. Experienced, healthy, and well-trained runners, who have reached the age of 18, are eligible to apply for participation. Participants assume full and personal responsibility for their state of health before