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