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Taygetos Challenge

Name: Taygetos Challenge
Start: 2026-03-21
End: 2026-03-22
Location: Agios Sophia

location_city Agios Sophia

flag Greece

calendar_today 21 Mar, 2026 – 22 Mar, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Celebrate 15 years of mountain running heritage at the Taygetos Challenge, March 21-22, 2026. Prepare for the definitive Hansaplast Marathon—a 40km battle across the wild, protected landscapes of Western Mani, known for relentless elevation shifts and stark beauty. This event is built on respect for the environment, meticulously maintaining ancient trails that offer a raw and authentic connection to the Greek wilderness. Embrace the challenge and become part of a legacy that honors both extreme sport and pristine nature.

Races Offered

Vertical Speed

Mar 21, 2026

straighten

Distance — 0.7K

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

14:00

23K

Mar 22, 2026

straighten

Distance — 23K

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

08:00

40K

Mar 22, 2026

straighten

Distance — 40K

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

08:00

10K

Mar 22, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

08:15

5K Fun Run

Mar 22, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

08:15

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Agios Sophia.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.7° / 14.4°

wb_sunny 6.4° / 12.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.5 /

water_drop 73.2%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.7° / 14.4°

wb_sunny 6.4° / 12.3°

air 7.5 km/h

water_drop 73.2%

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About the Event

Races Offered

Vertical Speed

23K

40K

10K

5K Fun Run

Weather Overview

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