Timed race: the winner is whoever covers the most kilometres within the race time.
Certified 822 m out-and-back loop on Konstantinou Palaiologou street, starting a few metres past the King Leonidas statue in front of the Sparta Municipal Stadium; both carriageways are closed throughout.
Course certified by Giorgos Dousis; IAU rules for closed-circuit races apply and performances/records are valid.
Open to men and women aged 18+ on race day; participation at the runner's own responsibility, a medical check is recommended.
Registration is valid only with completed online registration and payment; registrations may close earlier if places run out.
Early Bird prices (until 19/1/2027) include a 20% discount on the entry fee only, not on the bus.
Race pack pickup: Saturday 20/02/2027, 12:00–16:15.
Central aid station near the start with water, electrolytes, coffee/tea, cola, fruit, nuts, sweet and salty snacks.
Hot meals (soup and pasta) available from 20:00 until the finish.
Each runner gets an individual table and chair under cover; crew are allowed only at that spot and violating the support zone means disqualification.
Physiotherapists' bench throughout the race.
Chemical toilets at the start for athletes, stadium toilets for crew.
Awards ceremony Sunday 21/02 at 05:30 (after final results).
The top 6 men and top 6 women of each race receive a cup; all participants receive a medal and a commemorative T-shirt.
Protests are accepted until the awards of the race.
Timing at the turnaround, with screens showing live results and a live link on the club website.
Rescue and first-aid volunteer teams on site.
Optional organizer bus Athens–Sparta–Athens (+€15) with stops in Corinth and Tripoli, from Karaiskaki Square – Metaxourgeio: departs Saturday 20/02 at 10:00, returns Sunday after 08:00 (after the awards).
Cancellation: request by 03/02/2027 for a 100% refund, no refund after that.
If the race is cancelled for force majeure by 03/02/2027, 100% refund; after that, choice of a 50% refund or transfer to the next edition.
Requests to spartanrunners@yahoo.gr.
Contact: Christos Anagnostakos, spartanrunners@yahoo.gr, +30 6932338501.
