Sports & Adventure Events

XTERRA Greece invites runners, amateurs and professionals, to join in the sporting fun on May 30-31 for the 2nd Porto Carras Half Marathon Spring to take place in Halkidiki, northern Greece.

Art shows, concerts, parties and traditional happenings in true Cretan style were at the centre of weeklong celebrations for Creta Maris’ 40-year anniversary.

It was hot and sunny and full of adrenaline when some 4,000 athletes showed up for the 4th Athens Half Marathon which took place in the Greek capital on May 3.

The Spetsathlon 2015, jointly organized by Communication Lab and the Hellenic Triathlon Federation (EOTRI), will take place on the Saronic island of Spetses on April 24-26, supervised by triathlon champion Vassilis Krommidas.

Tapping into the growing potential of sports tourism, the Cycladic island of Tinos is joining an increasing number of other Greek destinations in organising this year the 2nd Tinos Running Experience on June 6.

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) has earmarked 98,000 euros for the joint promotion with SEGAS of the “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” to take place on November 8 in the Greek capital.

The island of Rhodes in Greece will kick off its 2nd International “Roads to Rhodes” Marathon on April 26.

Over 20,000 marathon runners braved the cold and wet conditions Sunday to cross the finish line for the 10th Alexander the Great International Marathon in Thessaloniki.

The Santorini Experience, to be held on the Cycladic island on May 1-3, promises to offer the athlete who’s a restless traveler at heart the thrill of a lifetime.

Following two successful events, “Run Greece” is inviting residents and visitors of six towns in Greece to take part this year in a major celebration of sports and culture that will last all the way until October.