Watch the LIVE Technical Briefing for athletes on September 25, 2026, at 5:15 PM (Greek time) Study carefully the Race Rules. You can find them on the official “SPARTATHLON” website: PARTICIPATION – Race Regulations. Also be informed by the race program BEFORE THE RACE Thursday 24 – Friday 25 Sept. OASIS Hotel: Athlete and crew

The SPARTATHLON Organizing Committee announces the official Press Conference for the 2026 edition, which will take place on Wednesday, September 23, at 13:00, at the OASIS Hotel in Glyfada, Athens. The Press Conference will present this year’s event, key initiatives, organizational preparations, and partnerships supporting the successful staging and international promotion of the historic 245

On Thursday, September 24, at 18:30, SPARTATHLON and Ena Athletics invite you to a special get-together, as part of SPARTATHLON FILOXENIA, in collaboration with Outrun. We meet at Vergoti Square in Glyfada, next to the sea, for a relaxed 6-kilometer community run — no pressure, no timers. A beautiful opportunity for athletes, friends, members of

SPARTATHLON is delighted to welcome Chris Kostman, President and Chief Adventure Officer of AdventureCORPS and Race Director of the legendary BADWATER 135, who will attend SPARTATHLON 2026 as an official guest of the race organisation. His visit brings together two iconic events of the international ultrarunning world, each with its own unique history and identity,

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,