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Run Greece Ioannina 2017. Photo Source: @Run Greece
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Run Greece Set for Action in Seven Cities: First Stop Larissa

Professional athletes and amateurs are invited to join "Run Greece" in a series of running events, starting from the town of Larissa on March 24.
Posted On 08 Mar 2018
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Naxos Trail Race 2017
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South Aegean Islands Tapping into Sports Tourism

Aiming to enrich its tourism options, the South Aegean Region is tapping into sports tourism with a wide variety of sporting events taking place across the islands.
Posted On 16 Feb 2018
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Kountoura Runs for Tourism at 35th ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’

With the message "Run for Tourism" printed on her t-shirt, Greek Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura led the Tourism Ministry-GNTO running team in the 5K race of the 35th “Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic”.
Posted On 13 Nov 2017
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All Eyes on Greece: Athens Marathon to Welcome Athletes from 101 Countries

Amateur and professional runners from as far Andorra, the Ivory Coast and Antarctica will be in the Greek capital on November 12 to compete in the 35th "Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic".
Posted On 03 Nov 2017
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Greece Welcomes Sports Tourism, Still Needs to Set a Target

All the more destinations in Greece are tapping into sports as a way to promote their offerings and attract visitors. Is sports tourism the next big thing?
Posted On 20 Oct 2017
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Runners Get Unique Island Experience at 2nd Andros Trail Race

The 2nd Andros Trail Race drew in the crowds earlier this month and offered amateur and professional athletes the chance to experience Andros in all its natural glory.
Posted On 18 Oct 2017
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‘Syros Trimore Triathlon 2017’ Attracts Global Interest

The Cycladic island of Syros hosted more than 2,500 athletes, coaches and attendees from eleven countries, during the 2nd Syros Trimore Triathlon.
Posted On 28 Jun 2017
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1st ‘Patmos Revelation’ Event to Highlight Sacred Island as Sports Tourism Destination

The 1st "Patmos Revelation" will host Greek Olympic and world champions, professional and amateur athletes and will include running and open water swimming races.
Posted On 27 Apr 2017
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Navarino Challenge: Running in Voidokilia. Photo: Loukas Hapsis
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Greece’s ‘Navarino Challenge 2017’ to Kick Off in October

The fifth edition of the sports tourism event “Navarino Challenge” will take place October 13-15 in Messinia and Costa Navarino in the Peloponnese.
Posted On 22 Mar 2017
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Ready, Set… Run: Time for 4th Nafplio Marathon

The Peloponnese town of Nafplio will be hosting professional and amateur runners in its streets for the 4th Nafplio Marathon events to kick off this Sunday.
Posted On 02 Mar 2017
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Fresh Hotel First to Go Bike-Friendly in Athens

Fresh Hotel is the first Athens hotel to receive a special sticker indicating that it welcomes bicycle lovers and certifying that it has the facilities to accommodate their needs.
Posted On 14 Feb 2017
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‘Cyclades Trail Cup’ Brings Greek Isles into Sports World Spotlight

Over 350 athletes made the Cyclades Trail Cup 2016 a success, bringing Greece's islands into the spotlight and paving the way for the event to take off in the coming months.
Posted On 06 Feb 2017
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Kickboxers to Battle it Out at Major Sports Event on Santorini in 2017

Santorini, one of Greece's most renowned islands, will once again host a major sports event in its aim to increase tourism during the off-season: the World Kickboxing Federation (WKF) European Championship 2017 on May 1-6, 2017.
Posted On 28 Nov 2016
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Midnight Runners Bring Fitness Fun to Athens this Week

The Midnight Runners and their popular music-based workouts will be in Athens this Friday (November 11) for some fitness fun ’n’ games during the Midnight Music Run Athens Special.
Posted On 09 Nov 2016
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Athens Run Race
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Athens Run Ready for Action this Sunday

The time has come for amateur and professional runners to hit the streets for the 30th Athens Run this Sunday.
Posted On 21 Oct 2016
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Greek Bike Friendly Hotels Get Special Sticker, Pilot Launch at WTM London 2016

Greek hotels welcoming bicycle lovers and accommodating their needs will now receive a special sticker in efforts to attract cyclists and actively contribute to sustainable tourism.
Posted On 11 Oct 2016
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Thessaloniki Night Run 2016 a Sports Party for All

More than 21,000 runners from Greece and abroad took to Thessaloniki streets on October 8 to test their limits during the 5th International Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon.
Posted On 10 Oct 2016
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Porto Carras Grand Resort Boasts 1st Bike Friendly Hotels in Greece

In tune with the changing trends and new demands, Porto Carras Grand Resort hotels Meliton and Sithonia are the first in Greece to receive “Bike Friendly Hotel” accreditation.
Posted On 13 Sep 2016
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Aegean Isles Showcase Leisure Offerings at Germany’s TourNatur Expo

As part of a ongoing strategy to promote all-year-round tourism, the North and South Aegean regions are participating this year at the TourNatur expo taking place September 2-4 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Posted On 01 Sep 2016
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Counting Down the Days to the 1st Andros Trail Race

In a month’s time amateur and professional athletes from across the globe will be running the footpaths of the Cycladic island of Andros in one of the island’s biggest sporting events, the 1st Andros Trail Race to take place on October 2.
Posted On 01 Sep 2016
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