Official Race Announcement – 27th Classic Euchidios Athlos 2027 | 107.5 km Plataies – Delphi
10/20/2026
Official Race Announcement – 27th Classic Euchidios Athlos 2027 | 107.5 km Plataies – Delphi
INTERNATIONAL EUCHIDIOS ATHLOS ASSOCIATION “EUCHIDAS”
Contact: info@euchidiosathlos.gr
27th CLASSIC EUCHIDIOS ATHLOS – MAY 8–9, 2027
PLATAIES – DELPHI | 107.5 KM
INTERNATIONAL HISTORIC ULTRAMARATHON RACE
The International Euchidios Athlos Association “Euchidas” is delighted and honored to announce the 27th Classic Euchidios Athlos, which will take place on May 8–9, 2027.
The Euchidios Athlos will be held under the auspices of the Region of Central Greece, the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO), and the General Secretariat of Sports, with the support and cooperation of the municipalities along the route: Thebes, Livadeia, Distomo–Arachova–Antikyra, and Delphi, as well as the participation and support of sports associations and organizations along the course.
A unique, historic race! Experience history! Push beyond your limits!
CLASSIC EUCHIDIOS ATHLOS – PLATAIES TO DELPHI
DISTANCE: 107.5 km
START: Saturday, May 8, 2027, at 19:00 – Plataies
FINISH: Sunday, May 9, 2027 – Delphi
TIME LIMIT: 16 hours
CHECKPOINTS AND AID STATIONS:
There will be 19 fully staffed checkpoints and aid stations, as well as 6 unmanned water stations along the route.
AWARDS:
All participants who finish within the official time limit will receive a medal, a certificate, and, of course, the unique torch of Euchidas.
Additionally, the first six male finishers and the first three female finishers will receive awards.
The awards ceremony will take place at midday on Sunday, May 9, 2027, following the completion of the races, the Flame Lighting Ceremony, and the traditional torch relay.
Participation requirements, the event schedule, awards, entry fees, and all other details will be available on our website once the updates have been completed:
The race will feature electronic timing, as well as medical support, with an ambulance and race doctors continuously present throughout the event.
The opening of registrations will be announced soon. We expect registrations to begin in November, once the website updates have been completed.
We look forward to welcoming you all to this unique and historic race!
We wish you successful training and excellent preparation!
RUN WITH EUCHIDAS, MEET THE MUSES ON MOUNT HELICON, PURIFY YOUR BODY AT THE CASTALIAN SPRING, WEAR A LAUREL WREATH, AND ENTER THE SANCTUARY OF APOLLO AS A VICTOR!
RAISE THE TORCH OF EUCHIDAS HIGH, CARRYING THE FLAME OF HISTORIC ULTRADISTANCE RUNNING!
LIVE THE EXPERIENCE, MAKE THE DIFFERENCE!
THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
35th LIGHTING OF THE DELPHIC FLAME OF ULTRADISTANCE RUNNING
EUCHIDIAN TORCH RELAY
SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2027 – DELPHI
On Sunday, May 9, 2027, at approximately 12:00 PM, the traditional Lighting of the Delphic Flame will take place in Delphi as part of the Euchidios Athlos.
This ceremony, which has been held since 1993, will take place in a simple and symbolic setting, followed by the Euchidian Torch Relay.
The torch relay is a symbolic event and will take place within the town of Delphi.
All athletes participating in both the Euchidios Athlos and the 9 Muses Race, as well as anyone else who wishes to take part, are invited to join this cultural celebration.
Take part in this special torch relay, carrying the flame and torch of Euchidas through the sacred town of Delphi!
Immediately afterward, the awards celebration will take place for the athletes of both the Euchidios Athlos and the 9 Muses Race.
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