Join Taygetos Challenge
Experience the ultimate challenge of mountain running in Greece with the Taygetos Challenge! This demanding event offers a range of race options, including a 40km race with 2500m of ascent over technical terrain, as well as shorter distances for those looking for a less intense experience. With breathtaking views and a challenging course, the Taygetos Challenge is perfect for highly trained individuals with experience in mountain hiking or running. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to push your limits and conquer the mountain!
Course details
Every year before the race, the paths are marked and cleaned with gentle manual means, essential work for the promotion of the area but also for the safety of the athletes. It is worth noting that 2/3 of the paths of the race pass through the protected Natura 2000 zone.
The routes pass through the gorge of Byros which, in addition to its natural beauty, also stands out due to its historical importance as along it passed the ancient Royal Road that connected ancient Sparta with the port of Kardamyli.
The passage from Dubitsia is also an emblematic part of the race and of the protected area: it is a plateau with special flora but also remnants of other times, terraces, buildings and cisterns, making up the natural landscape. One of the "secret" corners of Taygetos which, not without reason, has been labeled a "Wildlife Refuge".
The Taygetos Challenge, for eleven years, has been contributing to the maintenance, upgrading and promotion of these ancient paths as a special part of the natural and cultural heritage of our country.
Start address: Kardamili, Greece
Finish address: Kardamili, Greece
What’s included
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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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done Bag drop info
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Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
All athletes, whose registration has been done electronically, receive their number from the race secretariat. The Secretariat will be located in the old school of Kardamili under the central square and will be open for registration and service on Friday 17:00 – 21:00, Saturday 09:00 – 13:00 & 17:00 – 21:00: 00 and on Sunday 06:00 – 07:30 before the match.
How should athletes cope with the combination of Saturday's Vertical Speed and Sunday's big race?
The Vertical of Kardamili is only 150 meters long and should not be feared since the maximum effort time does not exceed 7-8 minutes for the slowest. Apart from the originality and the possibility of having a full two days of racing, it is the element that highlights the Challenge in the title of the race. The winners come out of the combination of the results, while everyone is given the opportunity to see very strong battles and applaud the children who start right after the adults.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
