📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
📍 Ancient Olympia
🌙 When night falls, the myth awakens.
Olympia is preparing to relive one of the more special running experiences in Greece. The Olympia Night Run – Run Under Zeus returns in the evening Saturday, August 8, 2026, giving runners and spectators the magic of a unique ritual:
A night fight, on the sacred ground of the Gods.
⚡ More than a night race…
The Run Under Zeus It's not just a running event.
It is a ritual of light, power and soul.
A bridge connecting the ancient Olympia with today –
where every step tells a legend and every breath becomes a prayer.
🏛️ The Mythical Inspiration
In the heart of Olympia, thousands of years ago:
⚔️ The Kouretes They honored Zeus and his victory over Saturn.
🏃♂️ The Hercules he defined the length of the stadium and established the Road of the Gods.
Today, in the same place, when night falls...
the flame awakens.
Shadows become steps.
The runner finds the light within himself.
🛤️ Race Information
📍 Location: Ancient Olympia
📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Distances:
✔️ 10 km – For runners with experience and goals
✔️ 5 km – Ideal for beginners and atmosphere lovers
👧 Children's Race – Free participation for little heroes
The routes develop in night streets of Olympia, in a magical combination history, nature and rhythm.
🔗 Registrations & Information
The participation form, as well as the details for parallel events, program, benefits and volunteering, will be announced soon through:
🌐 the official website of the organizers
📱 social networks of Olympia Runners
https://www.facebook.com/olympianightrun
📌 Stay tuned!
🕯️ The Call
On August 8, 2026, the night will belong to us.
To the runners who listen to the silence.
Who respect the place and feel the memory.
Every step, a story.
Every story, a flame.
Run Under Zeus. Olympia is calling you.
