The prequel to Rogue Runner: The Fastest Olympian, The Race For Olympus portrays the early life of Tachis, the one who defied the odds and became the best sprinter in Greece. The gods force Hermes to go into exile, and they choose Tachis as one of the Runners who will replace Hermes. Tachis dreams of being the best Runner, but he feels that something dark lurks in the shadows of Olympus.