In 490 BC, Pheidippides, an Athenian messenger, was sent from Athens to Sparta to seek help when the Persians landed at Marathon. He ran the entire distance without stopping, arriving in Sparta the next day. This legendary feat of endurance has inspired ultra-distance runners for centuries.
The Authentic Pheidippides Race recreates this historic journey, following the ancient route as faithfully as possible, challenging modern athletes to test their limits in the ultimate ultra-marathon experience.