Sports

The Santorini Experience sports event, will take place from 16 to 18 October 2026, and will include unique running and swimming routes with a backdrop of Santorini’s enchanting landscape.



Both professional and amateur athletes will have the opportunity to enjoy sports activities in breathtaking locations on the island, such as the Volcano and the trail connecting Oia with Fira, featuring the impressive Caldera and stunning views of the Aegean Sea.

ROUTES

The event includes trail running routes of 15km, 10km and 5km with a view of the Caldera, starting from Oia, passing through the settlements of Imerovigli and Firostefani and finishing back in Oia, as well as the unique open water swimming route of 1.5 miles (2.4 km) starting from the volcano and finishing at the old port of Fira.

This year the programme debuts the Ancient Thera 5k Run, a route linking the athletic experience with the history and unique landscape of the island. Starting and finishing in Kamari, and the Kamari Coast Pet Run 5km, allowing participants to run or walk alongside their dogs.