The Spartathlon isn’t just a race—it’s a time machine hurtling you back to ancient Greece, where legends were made by foot, not by fame. This 153-mile (246km) ultramarathon from Athens to Sparta retraces the footsteps of Pheidippides, the messenger who ran to summon aid before the Battle of Marathon. Only now, it’s your turn to carry the torch of history. Starting at dawn beneath the shadow of the Acropolis, runners embark on a relentless journey through city streets, rural villages, dusty trails, and over the grueling Mount Parthenio—yes, that mountain Pheidippides crossed in sandals. There’s barely time to breathe, let alone rest. With 75 strict cutoffs along the course, every minute matters. You’ve got 36 hours to reach King Leonidas’ statue in Sparta and kiss his foot in triumph—or you miss your date with destiny. The heat scorches by day, the mountain chills by night, and your legs will scream in languages you didn’t know you spoke. But make it to the end, and you don’t just finish a race—you become part of a 2,500-year-old epic. Spartathlon is not about medals. It’s about honor, grit, and earning your place among the legends of endurance. Are you worthy?