The Cultural Association of Pyrgi "The Pyrgi" for another year with the assistance of PEDIN, the Ionian Islands Region, the Municipality of Sami, the Community of Pyrgi, the participation of the O.F.Y.KE.PA and the Tourism Committee of the Municipality of Argostoli and under the auspices of the E.O.T., organise on September 27, 2026 the sixth mountain running marathon in Ainos, "Ainos Mountain Marathon".
The mountain "Ainos Monte Nero" (for the Venetians) in Kefalonia, hosts the runners of the Ainos Mountain Marathon. The distance is 34km, with a cumulative positive altitude of 1.7 thousand meters.
The paths of Ainos that the race will cross extend to the whole mountain, cross the entire ridge with stunning views of the surrounding islands and the mountains of Central Greece and the Peloponnese.
The race is aimed at experienced mountain runners as it includes technical trails and demanding terrain.
A pasta party will be offered on Saturday night, one day before the Marathon
7.00
Preparation
The secretariat will be open on the Saturday before the Marathon. On Sunday morning the secretariat will be open from 6.00 am. up to 15 minutes before start. Departure of athletes by coach of the event for the start of the Ainos Mountain Marathon 34km race.
8:00
Start of Marathon 34km
Start of the Ainos Mountain Marathon 34km from the village Pyrgi in the square of the church of Agios Pantos of the settlement Harakti.
10.00
Start of Marathon 12.1km
Start of the Ainos Mountain 12.1km from the village Pyrgi in the square of the church of Agios Pantos of the settlement Harakti.
10.30
Start of Fun Race 5km
Estimated start of the Ainos Fun Race 5km in the square of the church of Agios Pantos of the settlement Harakti.
14.00
Food
After the marathon free food is offered to the athletes - participants in Pyrgi with the use of a special card given from the organization of the Marathon.