Olympus Vertical 2026

The Olympus Vertical is a short, steep mountain race on Mount Olympus in Greece, held in June as part of the Olympus Marathon program. Runners cover just 4.25 km, but they climb about 1,000 m, making it a vertical kilometer rather than a standard trail run. The race starts at Prionia near Litochoro in Pieria and finishes high on the mountain at 2,063 m. The route uses the Gkoumaro trail, has no aid stations, and is open only to adults, requiring runners to arrive prepared for a demanding, self-supported climb.