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Marketing Greece: New Festival to Introduce Autumn Side of Kefalonia

The new “Stay Active Kefalonia” festival will introduce the autumn side of the Ionian island with events including hiking, sea kayaking, cycling and a marathon.

Greece has Five September Sports Tourism Events on Agenda

Greece will host 5 sports tourism events this month, including a triathlon in Epidavros and a marathon on Kefalonia.

Greek Athlete Charalampos Pitsolis Wins 39th Athens Marathon

Greek runner Charalampos Pitsolis is the winner of the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic”.

Runners From Across the Globe Unite in Greece for 39th Athens Marathon

Greece welcomes 45,000 runners from 92 countries for this year’s Athens Marathon on Sunday, November 13.

Mykonos Shows its ‘Sporty’ Side at 1st Running Festival

The island of Mykonos has added sports activities to its tourism offering, following the success of its first ever running festival.

Greece Prepares to Welcome Runners for the 39th Athens Marathon

Thousands of athletes from across the globe will be participating in the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic” to take place on November 13.

Mykonos Getting Ready to Host its 1st Running Festival

Mykonos is getting ready to host its first running festival, a new sports tourism event to take place during September 30 – October 2.

Greece’s Kastellorizo to Host 1st Rock Solid Trail Race in June

Kastellorizo, one of Greece’s smallest islands located in the Dodecanese, is getting ready to host the 1st Rock Solid island trail race in June.

Greek Runner Wins 38th Athens Marathon

Greek runner Konstantinos Gkelaouzos was the first to pass the finish line of the 38th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” on Sunday.

Spotlight on Athens Marathon #iAMAuthentic this Weekend

Everything is ready for the 38th Athens Marathon. The Authentic, which kicks off for the first time this weekend after the outbreak of Covid-19.

‘Olympic Day Run GREECE’ Returns for 4th year in Thessaloniki

Olympians, Paralympians and active citizens from all over the world will participate once again in the ‘Olympic Day Run GREECE’ event that will take place in Thessaloniki on September 26.

GNTO Supports Two Significant Sports Tourism Events in August

The Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) is supporting two significant running events scheduled to take place in central Greece during August.

T+L Places Tinos Among 6 Greek Destinations Where Greeks Love to Go

Tinos is among the six favorite destinations of Greek travelers due to its rich culture and unique gastronomy, Travel + Leisure (T+L) says.

Sports Tourism in Greece’s Strategy to Attract More Visitors

The Greek Tourism Ministry will support the Ironman 70.3 Greece 2020 mega sporting event as part of its strategy to diversify the country's tourism product and attract more visitors.

Global Spotlight on Greece as ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic 2019’ Breaks All Records

Over 60,000 runners from 120 countries showed up in the Greek capital on Sunday, to participate in the 37th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” event.

CNic Hotels Supports 2nd Corfu Half Marathon Event

CNic Hotels is supporting the 2nd Corfu Half Marathon, the biennial event scheduled to take place on the island on Sunday, September 29.

‘5th Santorini Experience’ to Host Real Madrid Coaches in October

The "5th Santorini Experience" event in October will host head coaches from the Real Madrid academies, who will teach football to children between 6-16 years old.

Greece’s First ‘IRONMAN 70.3’ Deemed a Complete Success

Greece’s first IRONMAN 70.3 event was deemed a complete success, as it attracted more than 4,500 athletes, team members, volunteers and sports lovers from all over the world to Costa Navarino in Messinia.

7th Navarino Challenge: Registrations Are Open

Registrations have opened for the 7th Navarino Challenge sports tourism event, scheduled to take place during October 11-13 at Costa Navarino in Messinia.

Cyclades Trail Cup 2019 – Registrations Are Open!

Registrations have opened for the 4th Cyclades Trail Cup, which will be held this year on the islands of Kea, Folegandros, Andros, Kythnos and Tinos.