Tip of the day – Running tours & races in Athens
Tip of the day – Running tours & races in Athens https://staging.thecloudkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/running-tours-in-athens-1024x419.jpg 1024 419 Cloudkeys https://staging.thecloudkeys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/running-tours-in-athens-1024x419.jpgRunning has gained huge popularity in Greece in recent years, just like in many other countries. With more races and running tours being organized, exploring a new city on foot has never been more exciting and challenging—especially with great company! This page is for those traveling to Athens who love to run and want to experience the city in a unique and active way by joining local races or guided running tours.
Sightseeing running and walking tours in Athens. With the necessary stops, of course. But it’s definitely one of the most unique experiences in Athens. Choose between a 5K, 7K or a 10K run and of course the route with the monuments you want to see. We are sure that it will be a tour guide you will never forget! And there is also a more private tour to run through the history of Athens with personal trainer to practice your skills for your next race in Athens or everywhere else.
Your next race in Athens | February 2026
18th Clean Monday Race: 10K
When: 23 February, 11.00
Where: Alepochori, Attica
Join here: runnermagazine.gr
Oloi mazi mporoume -Run for the environment: Parnitha: 5K, 10K
When: 1 March
Where: Parnitha Mountain
Join here: www.more.com
SALOMON MOUNTAIN CUP 2026: Parnitha: 12K, 7.5K
When: 1 March, 10.00
Where: Parnitha Mountain (Makrychorafo, Katsimidi)
Join here: www.salomonmountaincup.gr
MARATHON: Run for Marathon 2026: 8.2K
When: 1 March, 16.30
Where: Marathonas, Nea Makri port
Join here: www.telmissos.gr
9th La Grande Course: 11K, 4.8K
When: 1 March, 10.00
Where: Agia Paraskevi, northern suburbs of Athens
Join here: results.chronolog.gr
Athens Half Marathon: 21K, 5K
When: 8 March
Where: Athens, Syntagma square
Join here: www.athinahalfmarathon.gr
PIRAEUS PORT RUN 2026: 10K, 5K
When: 15 March, 09.00
Where: Piraeus port
Join here: www.piraeusportrun.gr
Oloi mazi mporoume -Run for the environment: Imittos: 5K, 10K
When: 29 March
Where: Imittos Mountain
Join here: www.more.com
10th Arafinios Race: 10K, 5K
When: 29 March, 09.00
Where: Rafina (Municipal Swimming Pool)
Join here: www.reventy.com
Nafplio Marathon: 42K, 21K, 5K
When: 29 March
Where: Nafplio
Join here: www.nafplio-marathon.gr
PepsiCo Gives Back – Kifissia 2026: 10K, 5K
When: 29 March
Where: Kifissia, northent suburbs of Athens
Join here: www.athletin.gr
Run Greece 2026 – Irakleio: 10K, 5K
When: 29 March
Where: Eleftherias square, Irakleio Attikis
Join here: www.run-greece.gr
Hydra’s Trail Event 2026: 38.5K, 18K, 8K, 4.7K
When: 4 & 5 Apri
Where: Hydra island
Join here: hydrastrail.gr
Kallithea Run: 10K, 5K, 2.5K
When: 5 April
Where: Kallithea, Athens
Join here: kallithearun.gr
Race for Autism 2026: 5K
When: 5 April
Where: Vouliagmeni, Kavouri beach
Join here: raceforautism.gr
Oloi mazi mporoume -Run for the environment: Marathonas: 5K, 10K
When: 26 April
Where: Marathon lake
Join here: www.more.com
If you, on the other hand, you prefer jogging alone or with your partner and/or few friends, in our travel guide here you will find the best routes to enjoy the city jogging.