Vlacherna – Kalavryta 1943 Memorial Run

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53 km Distance

600 m Climbing

3.6 Grit · Challenging

37.7216° N, 22.2495° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 11 m / km Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.

Time limit 8 hours 9:03 min/km average. Tight. Sustained running. Long aid-station stops will cost you. Tighter than 89% of 50K races. Measured against 1098 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Typical conditions, December

Daylight 9 h 42 m of light

Course notes

terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

Gear for this race

Chosen for 53 km of trail with 600 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 53 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition 53 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 53 km, without the bounce.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 53 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

New Balance

Fuel Cell Super Comp Trail

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Tailwind

Endurance Fuel

All-in-one calorie and electrolyte drink mix. 200 calories per serving.

$25 ★★★★★ 4.8

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

Garmin

Enduro 3

Ultra-endurance GPS watch with solar charging and 300+ hour battery in GPS mode.

$900 ★★★★★ 4.8

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