Corfu Mountain Trail is a 100km ultra marathon in Corfu Town, Greece. Distance: 100km. Elevation: 4,800m D+. Difficulty: challenging (Challenge Rating 53/100). DNF rate: 18%. Time limit: 24h. Surface: trail. Established 2015.
Corfu Mountain Trail
Corfu Town, Corfu, Greece
"Traverse the entire island of Corfu from south to north — 100km through olive groves, Byzantine monasteries, and Mediterranean coastline."
A complete north-south traverse of Corfu island — 100km through Greek Mediterranean landscapes with olive groves, mountain trails, and sea views.
The Course
A traverse of the entire island of Corfu from south to north, crossing Mount Pantokrator (906m) and running through olive groves, Byzantine monasteries, hidden beaches, and Venetian old towns. Mediterranean island trail running at its finest.
mountainous
point-to-point
8
906m
Runner Experience
Standard aid station support with food, drinks, and basic medical assistance at regular intervals.
Post-race celebration in a scenic coastal setting. Greece hospitality adds warmth to the finish line experience.
Race Day Weather
20°C
14° – 26°
60%
15%
Mediterranean spring. Warm, often hot. Pleasant sea breezes. Ideal running conditions in the early morning, hot by midday.
Stats & Records
2015
200
16:00:00
8:55:12
Dimitris Theodorakakos (2023)
11:12:45
Maria Karantzi (2022)
Entry
€100
November
months
Lore & Trivia
The Corfu Mountain Trail runs through the mountainous interior of Greece's greenest island — a landscape of olive groves, cypress forests, and abandoned Venetian villages perched above the Ionian Sea. The course climbs Mount Pantokrator (906m) through terrain that is technical, rocky, and distinctly Mediterranean. Greek trail running is growing fast, fueled by the country's extraordinary diversity of islands, mountains, and ancient paths.
- ▸ The course traverses the entire island of Corfu from south to north — you can see the mainland and Albania across the water.
- ▸ Ancient olive groves along the route are centuries old, some dating to Venetian rule.
- ▸ The race passes Byzantine monasteries and Venetian fortifications reflecting Corfu's multicultural history.
- ▸ Mount Pantokrator's summit offers views of Albania, mainland Greece, and the Ionian Sea simultaneously.
- ▸ Established in 2015.
Greek island trail running — olive groves, Orthodox monasteries, and the Ionian Sea sparkling below every ridgeline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Corfu Mountain Trail? +
Corfu Mountain Trail is a 100km (100km) ultra marathon with 4,800m of elevation gain. The course is point-to-point on trail terrain.
How hard is Corfu Mountain Trail? +
Corfu Mountain Trail is rated challenging with a Challenge Rating of 53/100 (Challenging). The DNF rate is 18%. Runners have 24 hours to finish.
What is the weather like at Corfu Mountain Trail? +
Average temperature is 20°C (range 14°C to 26°C) with 60% humidity and a 15% chance of rain. Mediterranean spring. Warm, often hot. Pleasant sea breezes. Ideal running conditions in the early morning, hot by midday.
Are crew and pacers allowed at Corfu Mountain Trail? +
No crew access is permitted. Pacers are not allowed. Mandatory gear is required.
What is the course record for Corfu Mountain Trail? +
The men's course record is 8:55:12 set by Dimitris Theodorakakos in 2023. The women's course record is 11:12:45 set by Maria Karantzi in 2022.
What is the average finish time for Corfu Mountain Trail? +
The average finish time is 16:00:00. About 200 runners finish each year. The DNF rate is 18%.
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