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Run Messinia: Run for Freedom – 10 Runners, 10 Long Distances, 10 Days

In March 2021, 10 runners will “Run for Freedom” and cover 10 long distances in 10 days, crossing historical places and monuments of Messinia that are connected to the Greek revolution.

Navarino Challenge 2019 Holds ‘Love Auction‘ for a Good Cause

The Navarino Challenge 2019 sports tourism event is holding an online “Love Auction” for a good cause with the contribution of popular international athletes.

Navarino Challenge 2018 Welcomes 2,500 Athletes from 36 Countries

More than 2,500 professional and amateur athletes of all ages participated in Greece's award-winning sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge 2018”, which took place in Messinia.

Final Countdown for the 6th Navarino Challenge

Only a few days to go until the 6th Navarino Challenge event, which will take place at Costa Navarino in Messinia during October 12-14.

Ultra Race Spartathlon Kicks Off at Acropolis on Friday, Sept. 28

Τhe historic 246km Spartathlon ultra marathon will kick off from the Acropolis on Friday, September 28, and conclude 36 hours later in the Peloponnesian town of Sparta.

36th Spartathlon to Welcome Ultramarathoners from 50 Countries

Some 400 ultramarathoners from 50 countries will participate in the 36th Spartathlon race, which will take place during September 28-29.

Qatar Airways Supported ‘Navarino Challenge 2017’ as Official Airline Partner

Qatar Airways, for the third consecutive year, supported the Navarino Challenge 2017 as the sports tourism event's Official Airline Partner.

‘Santorini Experience’ 2017 Event Sees Record Participation

With record participation numbers, Greece's top sports tourism event “Santorini Experience” wrapped up successfully for the third year on the popular Cycladic island of Santorini.

Curtain Raised for ‘Santorini Experience’ 2017 Sports Tourism Event

The curtain has been raised for the “Santorini Experience” as the popular Greek island gears up for one of the country's top sports tourism events.

‘Navarino Challenge 2017’ Getting Ready to Offer Exciting Weekend of Sports

With less than two weeks to go before the “Navarino Challenge 2017” kicks off, the organizers gave an official presentation of the Greek sports tourism event.

‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ in Greece Wraps Up with Great Success

Some 2,000 amateur and professional athletes of all ages embraced the "Navarino Challenge 2016" sports tourism event in Messinia and Costa Navarino in Greece and participated in more than 15 activities from September 9 to 11.

‘Navarino Challenge 2016’ Activities Announced on the Big Screen

The 2016 sports tourism activities of Greece’s multi-award winning event "Navarino Challenge" were recently presented on the big screen during a special media briefing at Village Cinemas in Athens.

Navarino Challenge 2015: A Weekend of Sports for All!

Athletes from Greece and abroad attended the third edition of the “Navarino Challenge” event and enjoyed an exciting weekend that included activities such as running, swimming, taekwondo, climbing, pilates, cycling, boccia, basketball and kick boxing.

‘Navarino Challenge’ 2015 Coming Up!

The “Navarino Challenge” will welcome people of all ages from Greece and abroad on September 11-13 with an enriched schedule of sports and entertainment.

“Greece is a Spectacular and Life-changing Experience!” – Interview with Dean (Konstantinos) Karnazes, Greek-American Ultramarathon Runner, Ambassador of “Navarino Challenge”

GTP had the opportunity to talk with ultramarathon man Dean (Konstantinos) Karnazes, the ambassador of the upcoming “Navarino Challenge” event in Greece. Karnazes is proud of his Greek heritage and aims to spread the word that Greece is a "life-changing experience" as a...

Greece’s ‘Navarino Challenge’ Included in European Week of Sport

Greece's multiple-award winning event “Navarino Challenge” has been included by the European Commission and the Greek General Secretariat of Sports in the European Week of Sport, a new initiative that will take place for the first time in September 2015.

New Activities and a Special Guest of Honor at 2015 ‘Navarino Challenge’

The multiple-award winning event “Navarino Challenge” has added new sports activities to its program for people of all ages and is gearing up to welcome all during September 11-13 in Messinia and Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese in Greece.

Sports For All at This Year’s “Navarino Challenge”

The multi-award winning sports event “Navarino Challenge” this year has enriched its program with many more activities for the whole family and welcomes all on September 11-13 in Messinia and Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.

“Navarino Challenge” Marathon In Greece Concludes With Great Success

The "Navarino Challenge" marathon wrapped up successfully for the second year in the Peloponnese, Greece.

Greece’s “Navarino Challenge” Marathon Coming Soon

Kalamata and Costa Navarino, in the Peloponnese region of Messinia, will host the "Navarino Challenge" marathon for the second year on 19-21 September. The event will led by the Greek-American ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes and other great sport personalities.
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