Mythical Odyssey was born from a lifelong passion for exploration, endurance, and storytelling.
For more than two decades, Argy and Hannisze have travelled independently to over 100 countries, seeking not only the beauty of remote landscapes but also the human stories woven into them. Their journeys have taken them far off the beaten path — through deserts, mountains, jungles, and arctic terrain.
A seasoned ultra-endurance athlete and emergency doctor in the UK, Argy has combined his love of travel with running at the highest level. He has completed more than 50 international events, including 10 multi-stage races across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Among his standout achievements are top finishes at the United States’ most iconic ultramarathons — Western States, Leadville, and Badwater. He has also conquered the legendary Spartathlon (250 km) in Greece and claimed victory at the North Pole Marathon in 2018.
Malaysian-born and British by nationality, Hannisze is a former advocate and solicitor — and Argy’s wife and partner. What began as supporting him from behind the camera soon evolved into her own artistic journey. As official photographer at international running events, she captures not only the strain of endurance racing but also the human spirit behind it. In 2018, she published Stories & Souls, a collection of portraits from their travels across continents. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Traveller and was longlisted in its Photography Competition in 2017. In 2019, her portraits were exhibited at the Atlas of Humanity Exhibition during Paris Photo Week, affirming her gift for portraying humanity in its rawest form.
In shaping the inaugural edition, Argy and Hannisze partnered with Kostas, a kindred spirit and accomplished Greek ultra-runner. As founder of the acclaimed Ultra Pelion Trail and veteran of countless international races and mountain expeditions, he brought not only experience but a deep-rooted knowledge of Greece’s landscapes and logistics. His insight was instrumental in handpicking the final route — ensuring that every stage stirs the soul and lingers in memory.
Mythical Odyssey grew from Argy’s and Hannisze’s shared lifestyle. After nearly twenty years immersed in endurance and exploration, they wanted to give back to the running community with something different — a race unlike commercial, overcrowded events. Their vision is a stage race that blends competition with discovery: legendary landscapes beyond mass tourism, balanced with cultural immersion, authentic cuisine, and true recovery each night, so runners start each day ready for the next adventure.
They are supported by a trusted circle of volunteers — runners, travellers, adventurers, and medics, all seasoned in the demands of stage racing. At the heart of this is the Medical Team, composed of experienced doctors who generously volunteer their expertise. Among them is Argy himself, whose daily practice in emergency medicine brings calm, competence, and care to every challenge.
Mythical Odyssey is more than a name — it is our ethos. It speaks to journeys through legendary landscapes, across borders both real and imagined, where every step carries history, story, and soul. This is only the beginning. As our vision expands, so too will the odyssey — unfolding in places where myth still lingers in the mountains and whispers through the winds.
Join us — not just for a race, but for an adventure that moves through myth, memory, and meaning.
