Taygetos Challenge

Greece flag Kardamyli, Peloponnese, Greece

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Taygetos Challenge worldsmarathons.com
Date 27 Mar – 28 Mar, 2027
Races 5 distances
Entry fee €10.00 – €50.00
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Taygetos Challenge

About the event

The Taygetos Challenge invites runners to explore the rugged beauty of Greece's towering mountains on March 27, 2027. This thrilling race offers various distances for all levels, but it’s the grueling 40km route that truly stands out, featuring over 2500 meters of ascent through technical terrain. Participants will navigate steep trails and rocky paths while enjoying panoramic views of the stunning Taygetos range. Ideal for seasoned athletes with a background in mountain hiking or running, this event promises an unforgettable adventure as runners push their limits against nature's backdrop.

Races offered

27Mar

Basic 10km

Running

Distance
10K
Countdown
133 days
Entry fee
€20.00
27Mar

Experience 22km

Running

Distance
22K
Countdown
133 days
Entry fee
€30.00
27Mar

Fun 5km

Running

Distance
5K
Countdown
133 days
Entry fee
€15.00
27Mar

Marathon 40km

Running

Distance
40K
Countdown
133 days
Entry fee
€50.00
27Mar

Verical Speed

Running

Distance
0.7K
Countdown
133 days
Entry fee
€10.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for March in Kardamyli.

Temperature11.6° / 17.4°
Feels like9.6° / 15.7°
Sunshine hours10h 5m
Rainfall2.2 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.8 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity70.5%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:40
Sunset18:38

About Kardamyli

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Kardamyli is a village in Greece on the Mani Peninsula in the southern Peloponnese. It is the seat of the municipality of West Mani in the regional unit of Messenia. It was commonly labelled "Skardamoula" on older maps.

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