Greece · Central Macedonia (Pieria)
Olympus Ultra
Distance
71 km
Date
June 27, 2026
Entry fee
80 EUR
€ / km
€1.13
New date pending
This race has already occurred. A new date for next year’s edition is pending.
Home of the gods: steep, rocky climbs on Mount Olympus with real altitude and mythic scenery.
Elevation and Terrain
Total Meters
5550m
D+/KM
78.17m/km
For context, the Tor des Géants 330 loop has 73 D+/km.
Avg Uphill Gradient
19.2%
Avg Downhill Gradient
-20.4%
Uphill gradient distribution
Route Profile
Analysed 2026-05-02Terrain breakdown
Terrain
Climbs
Top climbs
9.2 km · 1612 m gain
starts km 41 · avg 17.6% · max 62.5%
8.2 km · 1383 m gain
starts km 8 · avg 17.0% · max 71.8%
5.4 km · 896 m gain
starts km 27 · avg 16.7% · max 91.1%
Top descents
9.3 km · 1903 m drop
starts km 50 · avg -20.5% · max -140.4%
6.1 km · 908 m drop
starts km 16 · avg -14.9% · max -79.5%
4.6 km · 672 m drop
starts km 67 · avg -15.0% · max -71.9%
Course Profile — Midnight Start, Scrambling to 2,910m, and a 1,903m Descent Through Enipeas Canyon
Q: Is the Olympus Ultra a Skyrunner race? A: Yes. The Olympus Ultra is part of the Skyrunner World Series. It is also listed on the UTMB Index (Running Stones points) but is not a UTMB series qualifier race.
Skyrunner World Series at €80: The Olympus Ultra Value Breakdown
Q: How much does it cost to enter the Olympus Ultra 71km? A: €80 standard entry — €1.13/km — exceptional value for a Skyrunner World Series race. The late registration window (€90) closed May 31, 2026. Check the official site for current 2026 availability.
Getting There: Thessaloniki, Litochoro, and the Ancient City of Dion
Q: When does the 2026 Olympus Ultra 71km take place? A: June 27, 2026, starting at 00:00 midnight from the Archaeological Park of Dion. The race finishes in Litochoro. Transport from Litochoro to the start in Dion is provided by the race organisation.
Who Can Run the Olympus Ultra 71km? (Qualification, Growth, and What to Expect)
Q: Which airport should I use for the Olympus Ultra? A: Thessaloniki (SKG) — approximately 83 minutes by road to the Litochoro/Dion area. Train and bus connections to Litochoro are possible with a short taxi for the last mile. Accommodation is strong in Litochoro; Thessaloniki also works as a base.
Race files
Logistics
Nearest airport
Thessaloniki (SKG)
Notes
Start: ~1.0–1.5 hrs to Litochoro/Dion area (TODO: verify exact 2026 start) / Public transport: train/bus to Litochoro + taxi; doable without car / Accommodation: strong in Litochoro; Thessaloniki also works; book early (summer)
