Join "300 of Sparta" Epic March 2025
An 8 day, 378 km total march from Sparta to Thermopylae. Total accumulated ascents 4.233 meters and descents 4.410 meters. Maximum crossing top altitude, 1.240 meter at 101 km from the beginning.
Overnight stay in Hotels at villages on the axis of the route.
Breakfast and Dinner at the accommodation places. Throughout the march liquids and snacks are available, as well as adequate support for the safe progress of the march (medical, sanitary, etc.).
Course details
7:15 – 07:45 Gathering of all participating athletes.
07:45 Opening Ceremony in Sparta, under the statue of “Leonidas”.
08:30 The march starts. ETAPE 1 Distance 49 km. Route: Sparta – "Tegea"
Heading towards the North, we cross the "Evrotas River" and through the regions of ancient "Sellasia", Alepochori, "Vlachokerasia" (Mt Parnon), Manthyrea, we reach the archaeological site of Tegea in Tripolis plateau. Overnight in "Kalteziotis Mansion" at Kapsia .
2nd DAY ETAPE 2
Distance 44 km. Route: Tegea - "Kandila"
We continue moving northwards and after crossing the city of "Tripoli", passing next to the archaeological sites of "Mantinea" and "Orhomenos", we arrive in Candela area. Overnight in "Kalteziotis Mansion" at Kapsia
3rd DAY ETAPE 3
Distance 48 km. Route: Kandila - "Ancient Nemea".
Climbing the mount of "Artemissio", the highest point of the route to Thermopylae, we end up in Ancient Nemea after passing through the villages of "Skotini", Platani, Galatas and the town of "Nemea". Overnight at Nafplio city.
4th DAY ETAPE 4
Distance 53 km. Route: Ancient Nemea - "Perachora"
Passing through the ancient "Stadium of Nemea", the villages of Chiliomodi and Solomos, we reach the "archaeological site of Corinth" and continiuing througth "Corinth city", "Corinth Canal" and "Loutraki" city we arrive in the vicinity of Perachora. Overnight at Loutraki city.
5th DAY ETAPE 5
Distance 49 km. Route: Perachora - Patima "Vilia".
We crosss the foothills of Mount Gerania and after descending to sea level in the areas of Schino, Bambakies "Alepochori", Psatha we continue up to the mount Cethaeron and end at Patima-Vilia area. Overnight at Vilia village.
6th DAY ETAPE 6
Distance 49 km. Route: Patima Vilia - "Aliartos"
Crossing the Mount of "Cethaeron", a landscape of unique beauty and panoramic sight greets us. It leads into the village of Aliartos, passing through the archaeological sites of "Plataea", and "Thespies". Overnight at "Thebes" city.
7th DAY ETAPE 7
Distance 55 km. Route: Aliartos - "Modi"
This route (ETAPE 6) is almost entirely flat and somewhat monotonous. Nevertheless, it leads us to our today’s destination (Modi area), via important historical and archeological places like "Thourio" and "Chaeronea". Overnight at Amficlea village.
8th DAY ETAPE 8 final
Distance 31 km. Route: Modi - "Thermopylae" Back to the beauty of paths with incredible views across mount "Kalidromo". While descending towards the finish, at Thermopylae, we pass through the villages of "Mendenitsa" and "Anavra". Closing ceremony (ovation, awards of memorabilia, dinner with local food, music and other surprises).
Late at night bus transport of all participants to the city of Athens. Check in at the hotel and overnight.
Next day, Participants can either depart for their trip back home or extend their holidays to explore the City of Athens, its museums and neighborhoods on their own.
Start address: Triakosion 77, Σπάρτη, Ελλάδα
Finish address: Μνημείο του Λεωνίδα και των 300 Σπαρτιατών, Θερμοπύλες, Ελλάδα
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done Finisher medal
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done Timing chip (rental)
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done Photo Service
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done Video Service
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done Post-race meal
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done Massage
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done Shuttle to Start Line
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done Shuttle from Airport
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance
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