About This Event
The Faethon race series takes place on the legendary slopes of Mount Olympus, home of the ancient Greek gods. This event combines technical skyrunning with accessible trail running, offering runners the chance to experience the pristine forests and alpine terrain of Greece's most famous mountain. Organized by the Faethon Olympus Marathon club, this race has evolved over more than a decade to serve a broader community of runners while maintaining its technical and qualitative standards. The event showcases some of Olympus's most renowned springs and traverses virgin forest terrain, creating a unique mountain running experience in one of Europe's most mythologically significant locations. The organization emphasizes community involvement, with organizers, runners, volunteers, and sponsors all contributing to what they describe as a labor of love that brings this distinctive race to life each year.