Corfu Mountain Trail 2026
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- Last event : 26 Sat ➜ April 27, 2025
The event in a few words
Get ready to become "crazy for Corfu" (as a certain Frank Michael would say)! 🎤 We hope you've warmed up well 🏋️, because you're about to embark on an extreme adventure! 🗺️ In the heart of the splendid Island of Corfu, in Greece, the trails and small village roads will welcome a squad of trail runners ready to take on the challenge 💪. Whether it's a long trail or a short trail, all distances will be highlighted during this sporting weekend 😎. In early May, you'll be immersed in settings worthy of the Bahamas: paradise beaches 🏖️, turquoise waters 🌊, lush vegetation 🌿, and typical small hamlets! 🏘️
Your event will take place between nature and seaside! 🌞 Four routes will be offered: the "Quick Trail" of 12 km and 350 mD+ for a quick but intense introduction to the beauty of Corfu, the "Olive Tree" of 24 km and 1,200 mD+ for deeper immersion among the century-old olive groves 🌳, the "Rain Trail" of 44 km and 2,200 mD+ for lovers of wild lands pushing their limits, and finally the "CMT Ultra"! 🔥 This behemoth stretches over 103 km and 4,200 mD+ 🤯. Ultra-trail runners looking for a new playground will be delighted! 😅 As the kilometers pass, you'll learn more about the island's lifestyle and admire many of its most famous monuments (even more if you run the 103 km 😂). Don't worry, even if you cross the road, or rather the sand ⌛, of Corfiot beaches, you won’t have to tread them and risk having a grain of sand stuck in your shoe 😬. All routes share a common point: their finish line! 🏁 Whatever distance you choose, you'll certainly cross the finish line right in downtown 🏙️, under the applause of locals who came specifically for the occasion! 🥳 This 12th edition will likely make as many happy as previous editions 😁. Its reputation is such that the elite cream ⭐ sets off on the biggest event of the day: Franco Collet, Ludovic Pommeret, Maude Mathys, Marco Olmo, Giuditta Turini, and Gediminas Grinius have chosen the Corfu Mountain Trail 🏆. The reason? Well, the event is part of the UTMB circuit! 🌍
So for this world-renowned event, why not stay a day or two longer and enjoy this highly sought-after destination? 🤔 Off-season and without tourists 🧳, you can fully appreciate the beauty and authenticity of this little paradise 😇. To rest your legs, strap on your shoes 🥾 and, with walking sticks in hand and a cap on your head 🧢, venture into the old town of Corfu, listed as a World Heritage Site 🏰. You can also escape to Paleokastritsa to discover its paradise beaches and sea caves 🏖️, or dive into history at the Achilleion, the splendid palace of Empress Sissi 🏛️. Whether with family, as a couple, or with friends, there's no shortage of options! 🤗
By participating in the Corfu Mountain Trail, you won’t just be playing sports, but experiencing an extraordinary adventure between mountains and sea 🌅.
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
103 kmTOP
44 km
24 km
12 km
- Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 4200mD+
- 1 loopx103 km
A few more words
Starting from Ypsos 📍, you will head towards the village of Spartila. You will continue your ascent towards the Taxiarchis, then towards Mount Pantokrator ⛰️, the highest point of Corfu ⬆️. At the 12th kilometer, you will find the highest point of the race. So hang on, it's going to be a steep climb! 📈 From there, you will cross a technical terrain that will guide you to the village of Strinilas. You will then descend towards the church of Panagia of the Routes and take a paved road to the village of Sgourades. For about 2 km, you will run on asphalt 🛣️, then turn right at the 22nd kilometer, onto an orchid trail 🌺 leading to the village of Zygos. You will then follow a stream for about 2 km, climbing to the 27th kilometer to reach the traditional village of Sokraki. Next, you will move along the mountain ridge passing through the regions of Pilida, Trumpeta - Agia Anna, with the city of Corfu on the left 👀 and on the right the northern part of the island 🏝️ and the Diapontia Islands Othoni Erikoussa Mathraki. You will then cross the village of Lakones at the 42nd km. You will have a dream view of Paleokastritsa 🤩. At this location, there is a unique natural environment that harmoniously combines deep green and blue sea, it is one of the most beautiful views on the island 😎. You will find yourself at Ermones 🥰. You will successively follow the beaches of Myrtiotissa, Glyfada, Kontogialo 🏖️, then enjoy a refreshment in the village of Varypatades 🏘️. You will continue on trails to reach the villages of Kouramades, Castellanoi where there will be another refreshment stop 🍽️. You will head to the village of Agioi Deka, where another water station will be available 🚰 and you will descend towards the village of Garounas. You will pass through vast olive groves 🫒 until you reach the village of Stavros, the last refreshment point of the route 🥪. Leaving Stavros, you will follow a technical trail until the village of Benitses, then climb to the monastery of Agia Kyriaki ⛪, next to the Athinion Palace. From there, following the Yarda Trail, you will reach Perama and, crossing the bridge 🌉, you can see the Mouse Island (Pontikonisi) and the Vlaherena Church. You will race to Kanoni, admire the Mon Repos Resort 🏨 and start your final kilometers at the beach of Garitsa. You will need to climb to the central square of Spianada before finishing in front of Liston, the main square of the city of Corfu 😉.
- Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
- Elevation gain : 2200mD+
- 1 loopx44 km
A few more words
The trail starts at Ermones 📍. You will successively follow the beaches of Myrtiotissa, Glyfada, Kontogialo 🏖️, and then enjoy a refreshment in the village of Varypatades 🏘️. You will continue on trails to reach the villages of Kouramades, Castellanoi where there will be another refreshment 🍽️. You will head towards the village of Agioi Deka, where there will be another water station 🚰 and you will descend towards the village of Garounas. You will cross vast olive groves 🫒 until the village of Stavros, the last refreshment point of the route 🥪. Leaving Stavros, you will take a technical trail to the village of Benitses, then climb up to the monastery of Agia Kyriaki ⛪, next to the Achillion Palace. From there, by following the Yarda trail, you will reach Perama and, crossing the bridge 🌉, you will be able to see Mouse Island (Pontikonisi) and the Vlaherena Church. You will run to Kanoni, admire the Mon Repos Resort 🏨 and, embark on your last kilometers at the Garitsa Beach. You will have to climb up to the central square of Spianada before finishing in front of Liston, the central square of the city of Corfu 😉.
- Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Elevation gain : 1200mD+
- 1 loopx24 km
A few more words
Starting from Koinopiastes 📍, you will head towards the village of Agioi Deka 🏘️, where there will be a water supply station 🚰, then you will descend towards the village of Garounas on a trail, without any particular difficulty 😉. You will cross vast olive groves 🫒 until you reach the village of Stavros, where the last supply will be 🛟. Leaving Stavros, you will descend a technical trail 📉 that will lead you to the village of Benitses, then climb to the monastery of Agia Kyriaki ⛪, next to the Achillion Palace. From there, following the Yarda trail, you will reach Perama and, crossing the bridge, you will catch sight of the Mouse Island (Pontikonisi) 🏝️ and the Vlaherena Church ⛪. You will gallop to Kanoni, pass in front of the Mon Repos Resort and reach the last kilometers of your trial at the Garitsa Beach 🏖️. A final ascent will remain to the central square of Spianada and you will cross the finish line 🏁 in front of Liston, the central square of the city of Corfu 🤩.
- Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM
- Elevation gain : 300mD+
- 1 loopx12 km
A few more words
The trail will start from the village of Benitses 🏘️ and ascend to the monastery of Agia Kyriaki ⛪, next to the Achillion Palace. From there, by following the Yarda path, you will reach Perama and, crossing the bridge 🌉, you will see the Mouse Island (Pontikonisi) 🐁 and the Vlaherena Church on your right. You will run to Kanoni, pass by Mon Repos Resort 🏨 and reach the last kilometers from the Garitsa Beach 🏖️. You will need to climb one last ascent to the Spianada central square and finish your race in front of Liston, the central square of the city of Corfu 🤩.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can collect your bib number the day before the start of your event, at Liston Square.
The Corfu Mountain Trail will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, 2026. The start times for each course are as follows:
for the "Ultra Trail" (103 km, 4,200 mD+): departure from Ipsos port at 6 am on Saturday, May 2, and arrival at Corfu Liston within a 24-hour window
for the "Rain Trail" (44 km, 2,200 mD+): departure from Ermones and arrival at Corfu Liston on Saturday, May 2, at 3 pm with a time limit of 10 hours
for the "Olive Tree" (24 km, 1,200 mD+): departure from Koinopiastes and arrival at Corfu Liston on Saturday, May 2, at 5 pm with a time limit of 5 hours
for the "Quick Trail" (12 km, 350 mD+): departure from Benitses and arrival at Corfu Liston on Sunday, May 3, at 9:30 am with a time limit of 3 hours
For the "Ultra Trail": 6 solid refreshment stations at Kelia, Sokraki, Lakones, Vatos, Kastellani, Stavros, and intermediate water points
For the "Rain Trail": 3 solid refreshment stations at Kastellanoi, the Monastery of Agioi Deka, Stavros, and intermediate water points
For the "Olive Tree": 1 solid refreshment station at the Monastery of Agioi Deka and 3 intermediate water points
For the "Quick Trail": 2 refreshment stations (water, salty and sweet food, isotonic drinks)
For the "Ultra Trail": €100
For the "Rain Trail": €40
For the "Olive Tree": €20
For the "Quick Trail": €10
The t-shirt will cost an additional €15, except for the "Ultra Trail".
Mandatory equipment for the "Ultra Trail":
two headlamps
spare batteries
a waterproof raincoat
a survival blanket
a whistle
elastic bandages
an extra t-shirt
a water reservoir
a mobile phone
a solid food supply (about 1,000 kCal)
Mandatory equipment for the "Rain Trail":
two headlamps
spare batteries
a survival blanket
a whistle
elastic bandages
an extra t-shirt
a water reservoir
a mobile phone
a solid food supply (about 500 kCal)
Mandatory equipment for the "Olive Tree":
two headlamps
spare batteries
a survival blanket
a whistle
elastic bandages
an extra t-shirt
a water reservoir
a mobile phone
a solid food supply (about 500 kCal)
For the "Ultra Trail": 24h total race time + checkpoints at Sokraki (km 26, 6h race time), Vatos (km 56, 14h race time), Stayros (km 86, 20h race time)
For the "Rain Trail": 10h + a checkpoint at Stavros (km 30, 6h race time)
For the "Olive Tree": 5h + a checkpoint at Stavros (km 11, 3h race time)
For the "Quick Trail": 2h + a checkpoint
You can check the race rules here
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