Taygetos Challenge Marathon
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About the race
The Taygetos Challenge Marathon is a mountain trail event held in the Mani Peninsula, centred on the town of Kardamyli. It is offered as part of a five-day trip from Thursday 25th to Tuesday 30th March 2027 that includes accommodation, race entry, transfers and a guided pre-race run.
Races and terrain:
- 40 km mountain race with approximately 2500 m of ascent over technical terrain.
- 22 km Mountain Trail.
Course features include running through olive groves and pine forests, following ancient donkey tracks and trails, and sections of boulder-hopping along the Vyros Gorge, with climbs into the foothills of the Taygetos Mountains up to about 850 m above sea level. The race starts on the shores of the Messinian Sea in the centre of Kardamyli. The main 40 km race takes place on Sunday 28th March 2027.
Package details provided by the organiser include five nights hotel bed and breakfast in Kardamyli, race entry fee, transfers from Athens and an OuterEdge guided run before race day. Bookings open and close on dates published by the organiser; an initial 50% non-refundable deposit is required with a final payment deadline. The organiser offers an optional insurance product (XCover) for possible refund eligibility under certain circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
