THE GRAVEL OF MARATHON | 15 NOVEMBER 2026
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THE GRAVEL OF MARATHON
The Gravel of Marathon: Where Endurance Was Born
On 15 November, Marathon writes a new chapter in its long history. For the first time, Greece will host a round of the UCI Gravel World Series - and the starting line could not be more symbolic.
Some places need no introduction.
Marathon is one of them.
THE GRAVEL OF MARATHON
EYDAP Fun Ride
Feel the rhythm of The Gravel of Marathon… at your own pace! The Gravel of Marathon brings the first UCI Gravel World Series race in Greece to Marathon. But you do not need to be an athlete to be part of the day.
The EYDAP Fun Ride awaits you for a ride open to everyone, alongside Lake Marathon, on Sunday 15 November 2026.
Amarantos Gravel Classic
Amarantos Gravel Experience 2026
The Amarantos Gravel Experience is not just a race. It is an adventure, an exploration, a chance to get to know a place and its people—a life-changing experience.
We proved this once again over the three days of August 28–30
Megalopolis Gravel Classic
Review of the 2nd Megalopolis Gravel Classic
The second Megalopolis Gravel Classic concluded on the afternoon of Sunday, April 26, with resounding success on all levels.
For three days, Megalopolis lived and breathed the event, featuring numerous parallel activities, visitors from across Greece and abroad, and the wholehearted participation of the local community; the highlight was the three gravel routes winding through the enchanting Arcadian landscape—naturally setting a participation record and featuring the presence of Paolo Bettini, the 2004 Athens Olympic gold medalist, in the 100km race.
about the race
Amarantos Gravel Experience
A gravel adventure in the Thessalian Agrafa! Imagine a two-day full bike ride in a small village of 80 inhabitants, at an altitude of 702 meters, southeast of Lake Plastira. Stay with tents, in the improvised camping in the central square and enjoy local delicacies cooked by the hands of the residents of Amarantos. An unforgettable experience!
about the race
The Gravel of Marathon
It is the first UCI Gravel World Series race to be held in Greece. On Sunday, November 15, 2026, in the historic town of Marathon – where approximately 2,500 years ago the famous Battle of Marathon took place – for the first time in Greece, cyclists from all over the world will have the opportunity to experience an unforgettable gravel adventure: The Gravel of Marathon.
AMARANTOS GRAVEL EXPERIENCE | 30 AUGUST 2026
MEGALOPOLIS GRAVEL CLASSIC | 25 APRIL 2027
faqs
All events are gravel category, so a gravel bike is the preferred choice. However, you can also participate with an MTB or another bike suitable for mixed terrain, in accordance with the technical specifications and regulations of each event individually.
All three events are included in the HCF 2026 Competitive Calendar, in the category “Cycling for All”.
No. In the Gravel Challenge series, both licensed athletes and recreational cyclists can participate. They are open to everyone!
Exactly—you are our audience! Everyone who cycles, according to their age and personal goals, and most importantly, loves cycling, is welcome.
The Megalopolis and Amarantos events are self-supported, meaning the organizer provides the route in GPX format, and participants are responsible for following it to reach the finish.
However, both routes are well-marked and have sufficient feed stations, so while they are self-supported, they are also suitable for participants who want a bit more comfort!
If you have an athlete license, no, it is covered by your license. If you don’t have a license, yes, we require a certificate confirming that your health condition allows you to participate in a long-distance athletic event —mainly to reassure yourself that you are fit to ride.
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The world's oldest wooden tools, dating back 430,000 years, were discovered at the Marathoussa 1 site!
A brief look at Paolo Bettini and his remarkable cycling career. The Olympic “summit” of 2004, the two consecutive World Championships, the “Monuments” and the Grand Tours stage wins trilogy.
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What is gravel, when did it appear and where does it take place, what defines a gravel bike, when the UCI Gravel World Series began, what its basic regulations are, and where we will see it for the first time in Greece in 2026.