Tip of the day – Running tours & races in Athens

Tip of the day – Running tours & races in Athens 1024 419 Cloudkeys

Running 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 | September 2026

1st Prostate Cancer race: 8K

When: 12 September 2026, 18.00
Where: Zografou area, Athens (Athens University Campus)
Join here: www.athletin.gr

2nd Atlas Night Trail Run: 6K, 11K

When: 12 September 2026
Where: Malakasa, Attica
Join here: asagwn.gr

Agistri Run 2026: 10K, 3K

When: 12 September 2026
Where: Agistri island, Attica
Join here: results.chronolog.gr

10th Iera Odos Run: 21K, 5K

When: 13 September 2026
Where: Elefsina (Starting point Kerameikos Archaeological site to Elefsina)
Join here: raceid.com

7th Kallithea Halfmarathon 2026: 21K, 10K, 5K

When: 13 September 2026, 08.30
Where: Kallithea area, Athens
Join here: kallitheahalf.gr

Perama Trail 2026: 10K, 3.3K

When: 19 September 2026, 16.00
Where: Perama, Piraeus, Attica
Join here: perama-trail.gr

Run For the Kids with disabilities 2026: 5K, 2.5K

When: 19 September 2026, 17.15
Where: Voula., southern suburbs of Athens, Attica
Join here: www.athletin.gr

Park Run: 10K, 5K

When: 27 September 2026
Where: Pedion Areos Park
Join here: www.athletin.gr

2nd Aspropirgos Run: 10K, 5K

When: 27 September 2026
Where: Aspropyrgos, Attica
Join here: www.athletin.gr


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.