THE 21th INTERNATIONAL ULTRAMARATHON FESTIVAL

5/12/2026

THE 21st INTERNATIONAL ULTRAMARATHON FESTIVAL

Loutraki, Greece | October 22–24, 2026

The 21st International Ultramarathon Festival will take place in Loutraki, Greece, from October 22 to October 24, 2026, featuring 48-hour, 24-hour, and 12-hour World Cup races.

Race Schedule

48hr Race – Start: October 22, 2026 at 14:00
Entry Fee: €130
24hr Race – Start: October 23, 2026 at 16:00
Entry Fee: €70
12hr Race – Start: October 23, 2026 at 23:00
Entry Fee: €40

Registration

Registrations will take place at the stadium up to 3 hours before the start of each race.

On-site registrations open on October 22 at 14:00.

For online registrations, athletes should send completed application forms to:

Registration fees are paid on-site.

All registered runners will receive:

Electronic timing chip
Race bib number
Event T-shirt

Accommodation & Transportation

There is train access from Athens Airport to Loutraki.

Accommodation inside the stadium is available. Athletes should bring:

Sleeping bag
Mattress
Tent (optional)

Limited indoor resting rooms will also be available.

Expected weather conditions: 20–30°C.

Awards & Ceremony

All athletes will receive:

Medal
Diploma
Event T-shirt

The top 3 male and female athletes in each race will also receive trophies.

Stadium Facilities

The stadium provides:

WC
Showers

Rules & Regulations

Support crews may assist athletes only at designated points.
Leaving the stadium area results in disqualification.
Athletes must re-enter the course from the same point they exited.
Unsportsmanlike behavior is prohibited.
Anti-doping control may be conducted if required.
Athletes may be disqualified for rule violations or medical reasons.

Official Website:
https://dayrunners.gr/

Results Archive:
https://dayrunners.gr/results.html

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