RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon

Greece is the location of the FIFTEENTH edition of the RacingThePlanet Ultramarathon. Greece is home to thousands of islands, ancient ruins, stunning beaches, picturesque villages, rich cultural heritage and natural wonders. Greece is a place where history, culture and natural beauty come together to create an indelible memories.

"Greece is my ancestral homeland and now my home. Having run around the world there is no place comparable to Greece. I hope you will join me at RacingThePlanet: Greece 2025 in the birthplace of the Marathon and the Olympics."

Dean Karnazes

(New York Times bestselling author; first to complete the 4 Deserts Grand Slam)

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Itinerary

  • 26 Sep 2025

    Competitors Arrive (hotel provided)

  • 27 Sep 2025

    Race Check-In & Go to Camp 1

  • 28 Sep 2025

    Race Starts

  • 28 Sep 2025 - to - 04 Oct 2025

    Stage 1 - To - Stage 6 take place

  • 04 Oct 2025

    Awards Banquet (hotel provided)

  • 05 Oct 2025

    Event Concludes

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  • 06 Aug 2025 Order Freeze-Dried Meals to Pick Up in Greece - deadline 10 August

    For those you would like to, you can order Expedition Foods freeze-dried meals to be pick up in Greece.  To do this, be sure to go to the EU website (https://expeditionfoods.eu/) and follow the instructions in the link above. Deadline for placing an order is 10 August.

  • 31 Jul 2025 Everything You Need to Know about Gear, Clothing & Nutrition

    4 Deserts Club Member Mike Williams, a veterinarian from Florida, United States, provides an in-depth overview of the gear, clothing, and nutrition required for a RacingThePlanet / 4 Deserts Ultramarathon.

     

  • 25 Jul 2025 Who Will be in Greece

    What an amazing line up with for this year's roving race. Have look at the full competitor list to see who will be there.  

  • 17 Jul 2025 It's Patches Time!

    RacingThePlanet, 4 Deserts Club and Grand Slam patches are going out this week - look out for them in the post. 

  • 10 Jul 2025 In The Footsteps of the Spartans

    Review the course for RacingThePlanet: Greece which traverses a landscape where history, myth, and natural beauty are combined.

  • 29 Jun 2025 Relive the Gobi March 2025

    The Gobi March 2025 has come to spectacular end.  Relive the photos, videos, blogs and also the final film to see what you can expect from the coverage of RacingThePlanet: Greece. 

  • 22 Jun 2025 Follow the Gobi March (Mongolia) LIVE NOW

    You can follow the race through Live Tracking, Photos, Videos. Results and more. RacingThePlanet: Greece is the next race after the Gobi March - and this will give you an idea of how friends and family can follow. You can also send messages of support to competitors through the results page, - there are a number of people who are doing both races. 

  • 11 Jun 2025 Find out more about the host town of Nea Makri, Marathon

    The meeting place for RacingThePlanet: Greece is the Marathon Beach Resort in Nea Makri, Marathon.  Find out more about Nea Makri, Marathon and the surrounding area. 

  • 30 May 2025 Preparing Your Equipment

    Now is a great to time to be preparing your equipment.  There are 35 mandatory items that you must have.  Start by reviewing the equipment list in detail. 

  • 21 May 2025 Early Bird Entry Fee Ends on 30 May

    RacingThePlanet: Greece starts on 28 September.  If you plan to join, make the most of the earlybird entry fee which ends on the 30 May - after that it increases by US$300.