The marathon took its name from the mythological son of Helios, Phaethon. According to mythology, one day the sun left his son Phaethon to drive the chariot. In view however of Scorpio in the sky the young Phaethon lost his temper and control the chariot putting thereby threaten the Earth. The Sun why the frenzied movement of the chariot drew quite the Earth and caused fires and drying rivers due to excessive heat. To avoid the worst Zeus killed Phaethon with a thunderbolt and the corpse of Phaethon is said to have fallen in the river Eridanus.

Athletes who wish to participate in the 2nd Faethon Olympus Marathon can register via the official website of FOM while each athlete must pay the amount of 30 euros. On its part, the organizing committee provides athletes beyond the prize medals and cups to those distinguished as follows:

1) Buses will take the free movement of athletes from Athens and Thessaloniki. Come first served basis.

2) Those athletes desire can be accommodated for free in camps Kokkinopilos (in beds, or if you wish to scene) or choose a local hotel at discounted rates for athletes.

3) all athletes will be offered a free meal at the traditional taverns of the village after the race.

Starting point and end his village Kokkinopilos. For more information on the marathon route, and to be informed of any changes and details please visit the official website of the FOM.