Program
Friday
Arrival Day
- Arrive at Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Make your own way to the Headquarters Hotel in downtown Athens
- Check-in and time to relax or explore the historic centre of Athens
- Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the Headquarters Hotel, included in your Package
- Meals are not included on Arrival Day
Saturday
29th May 2027
Transfer to Arcadia
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart Athens by private coaches at 09:30 sharp
- Scenic stop at the Corinth Canal to admire one of Greece’s greatest engineering achievements
- Guided visit to the Ancient Stadium of Nemea
- Local snack box provided during the journey
- Continue to the historic mountain village of Lagadia, the gateway to the Menalon Trail
- Check-in at the hotel
- Dinner and overnight stay in Lagadia
Sunday
30th May 2027
Race Check-in
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free morning to explore the historic village of Lagadia and browse its traditional local shops
- Race Check-In: medical review, equipment checks and signing of the Participant Check-In Declaration
- Race Briefing for Stage 1
- Welcome Gathering and Dinner
- Overnight stay in Lagadia
- Lunch is not included on this day
Monday
31st May 2027
Runners
STAGE 1: THE ARCADIAN GATE
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drop luggage for transfer to Vytina
- Stage 1:
Lagadia – Valtesiniko – Magouliana – Vytina
35 km | Elevation: +1,334 m / -1,245 m - Fresh fruits, snacks and refreshments at the finish line
- Short transfer to the hotel by private coaches (approximately 5 minutes)
- Race Briefing for Stage 2
- Dinner and overnight stay in Vytina
Companions
- Breakfast, transfers, meals and hotel arrangements as provided for the Runners
- See the Runners off from the Stage 1 start
- Where logistics allow, opportunities to cheer on the Runners at selected checkpoints
- Time to independently explore the surrounding villages and local areas while waiting for the Runners
- Welcome the Runners at the Stage 1 finish
Tuesday
1st June 2027
Runners
STAGE 2: THE ROOF OF ARCADIA
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Stage 2:
Vytina – Ostrakina – Alonistaina – Vytina
30 km | Elevation: +1,567 m / -1,577 m - Fresh fruit, snacks and refreshments at the finish line
- Short transfer to the hotel by private coaches (approximately 5 minutes)
- Race Briefing for Stage 3
- Dinner and overnight stay in Vytina
Companions
- Breakfast, transfers, meals and hotel arrangements as provided for the Runners
- See the Runners off from the Stage 2 start
- Where logistics allow, opportunities to cheer on the Runners at selected checkpoints
- Time to independently explore the surrounding villages and local areas while waiting for the Runners
- Welcome the Runners at the Stage 2 finish
Wednesday
2nd June 2027
Runners
STAGE 3: THE HEART OF MENALON
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drop luggage for transfer to Dimitsana
- Stage 3:
Vytina – Elati – Zygovisti – Dimitsana
25 km | Elevation: +800 m / -860 m - Fresh fruit, snacks and refreshments at the finish line
- Short transfer to the hotel by private coaches (approximately 15 minutes)
- Race Briefing for Stage 4
- Dinner and overnight stay in Dimitsana
Companions
- Breakfast, transfers, meals and hotel arrangements as provided for the Runners
- See the Runners off from the Stage 3 start
- Where logistics allow, opportunities to cheer on the Runners at selected checkpoints
- Time to independently explore the surrounding villages and local areas while waiting for the Runners
- Welcome the Runners at the Stage 3 finish
Thursday
3rd June 2027
Runners
STAGE 4: THE HANGING MONASTERY
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drop luggage for transfer to Andritsaina
- Stage 4:
Dimitsana – Elliniko
16 km | Elevation: +660 m / -940 m - Fresh fruits, snacks and refreshments at the finish line
- Transfer by private coaches to the hotel in Andritsaina (approximately 1 hour)
- Race briefing for Stage 5
- Dinner and overnight stay in Andritsaina
Companions
- Breakfast, transfers, meals and hotel arrangements as provided for the Runners
- See the Runners off at the Stage 4 start
- Where logistics allow, opportunities to cheer on the Runners at selected checkpoints
- Time to independently explore the surrounding villages and local areas while waiting for the Runners
- Welcome the Runners at the Stage 4 finish
Friday
4th June 2027
Runners
STAGE 5: THE SACRED RIVER
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drop luggage for transfer to Pylos
- Stage 5:
Andritsaina – Temple of Apollo Epicurius – Neda Waterfalls – Platania
31 km | Elevation: +1,114 m / -1,312 m - Freshly prepared hot late lunch at the finish line
- Transfer by private coaches to the hotel in Pylos (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes)
- Race Briefing for Stage 6
- Evening at leisure and overnight stay in Pylos
- Dinner is not included on this day
Companions
- Breakfast, transfers, meals and hotel arrangements as provided for the Runners
- See the Runners off at the Stage 5 start
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Temple of Apollo Epicurius, one of Greece’s best-preserved ancient monuments and a masterpiece traditionally attributed to Iktinos, architect of the Parthenon
- Where logistics allow, opportunities to cheer on the Runners at selected checkpoints
- Time to independently explore the surrounding villages and local areas while waiting for the Runners
- Welcome the Runners at the Stage 5 finish
Saturday
5th June 2027
Runners
STAGE 6: THE LAST PARADISE
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer by private coaches to the Stage 6 start (approximately 45 minutes)
- Stage 6:
Charavgi – Polylimnio Waterfalls – Stenosia Waterfalls – Voidokoilia Beach
28 km | Elevation: +357 m / -625 m - Fresh fruit, snacks and refreshments at the finish line
- Celebrate the end of the Odyssey with a swim at Voidokoilia Beach
- Transfer by private coaches to the hotel in Pylos (approximately 35 minutes)
- Award Ceremony and Farewell Dinner
- Overnight stay in Pylos
Companions
- Breakfast, transfers, meals and hotel arrangements as provided for the Runners
- See the Runners off at the Stage 6 start
- Where logistics allow, opportunities to cheer on the Runners at selected checkpoints
- Time to independently explore the surrounding villages and local areas while waiting for the Runners
- Welcome the Runners as they complete their Odyssey at Voidokoilia Beach
- Bring your swimming gear and join the celebrations with a swim in the Ionian Sea!
Sunday
6th June 2027
Departure Day
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Depart Pylos at 10:00 for transfer by private coaches to Downtown Athens or Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Approximately 300 km | 4 hours 30 minutes, including a comfort stop
- If flying from Athens on the same day, please ensure that your flight departs no earlier than 17:00 (5:00 pm) to allow sufficient time for the transfer, airport check-in and luggage drop
- End of Mythical Odyssey 2027
EXTEND THE JOURNEY
Stay a little longer. Experience Athens differently.
For those who choose to remain in Athens after the race, we invite you to join us for a complimentary relaxed running/walking tour of the city on 7th June 2027.
This is not a formal tour. It’s something far more personal.
We will guide you through some of our favourite parts of Athens – moving through its historic streets, sharing stories along the way, and stopping to enjoy the atmosphere, the views, and of course, some great local food.
The idea is simple: to give you a feel for the city, so that you can continue exploring on your own with confidence if you choose to stay longer.
Think of it simply as us showing you around our city, the way we would with friends visiting from abroad.