Greece · Central Macedonia (Pieria)
Olympus Ultra
Distance
71 km
Date
June 27, 2026
Entry fee
80 EUR
€ / km
€1.13
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%
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)
