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7th FAETHON OLYMPUS MARATHON

Registration period opens on March 15th, 2018

On March 15th and at 00:01 am starts the registration period for the 7th F.O.M. Skyrunning race. If you want to live this journey and run between Sky and Earth, you only have to register on our official website www.faethonolympusmarathon.gr

You can choose between 3 races, which will take place on July 7th and 8th, 2018.

1. Faethon Olympus Marathon (44km, 3600D+) ITRA points 2 –Starting 8th July 2018 at 06:00 am

An absolute astonishing Sky race, running 30 of the total 44 km in an altitude over 2000 meters and crossing 10 peaks over 2000 m altitude, among them the second highest summit in Greece Skolio (2911 meters).

In 2017 about 250 runners from Greece and all over the world took part in the 6th F.O.M. race.

Registration fee:
40,00 Euro
45,00 Euro with transportation by bus from Athens

2. 3rd Rupicapra (20km, 1500 D+) – Starting 8th July 2018 at 06:30 am

The half marathon, is a “miniature” of his big brother FOM.

Starting at the village of Kokkinopilos, for about 7.8 km you will be in an altitude of 2000 meters and will pass through the highest point of the route, the peak Flambouro (2455 meters).

In 2017 about 150 runners from Greece and all over the world took part in the 2nd race.

Registration fee:
20,00 Euro
25,00 Euro with transportation by bus from Athens

3. 4th Faethon Trail (14 km, 400 D+) – Starting 7th July at 10:00 am

This race is aimed to less experienced athletes who want to taste the experience of a mountain running race.

Registration fee: 5,00 Euro

Please note that the transportation from Athens is limited to 100 seats. Once you have payed the registration fee, you have to send an e-mail to and reserve your seat. For the Faethon Trail on Saturday 7th July, no transportation is available.

Registration will be open until May 15th, 2018

We will be happy to welcome you in the 7th Faethon Olympus Marathon.

The organization committee