Its incomparable natural beauty Santorini, the enchanting sunset, the volcano with its impressive caldera and the unique view of the Aegean and the Cycladic architecture of the island create an explosive setting for a unique sports and tourist experience. The great organization of sports tourism Santorini Experience returns for 7the year from the 3 to 6 October 2024 and with her once again brings to the island professional and amateur athletes from all over the world.
Those who love running will have the opportunity to enjoy them three amazing ones trail running running routes over the caldera, on the path that connects her The A after Fira, having by their side its magnificent view volcano. The path of 5km powered by Miele it is for those less familiar with running and for those who love dynamic walking. The one of 10km powered by SIXTa member of MOTODYNAMIKI Group addressed to the most experienced in distances and of 15 km powered by HOKA to those who love strength and endurance. All routes start at the desalination plant in Oia, with dirt track points and end back in Oia.
Watch videos here with some unique images of the participants’ breathtaking running routes:
Rich Gifts to Participants
Each participant will receive their participant package which will include: Bag, Technical T-shirt, medal (those who finish), timing chip, swimming cap (in the swimming race), participation number (in the run), waterproof participation number (in swimming), personal belongings storage services, start/finish and en-route nutrition in the run, nutrition at the finish in the swim, medical coverage in the presence of a lifeguard team in the run and lifeguards in the swim and generous gifts from sponsors.
Register here: https://www.more.com/sports/santorini-experience-2024/
Of course, the program also includes the established one swimming open water. In particular, participants will swim starting from Volcano and termination at old port of Fira, having the imposing aspect of the island in front of them, in the race 1.5 mile (2.4 km).
Free Participation in the Citizens of Thira
The citizens of Thira are able to take part free of charge. Free registrations for Thira residents will begin from Monday July 8 and will take place exclusively in the store Alafouzos Sport, which is the Official Sports Store of the event.
Travel to the island with a 30% discount on your cruises
Those who visit Santorini by ferry, for the Santorini Experience, will have the opportunity to travel with the safety and comfort of Blue Star Ferries, of the Official Sponsor of the event. The leading Greek passenger shipping company offers 30% off on ferry tickets (in all seats except cabins), from Piraeus, Cyclades and Dodecanese to Santorini with return and 30% on vehicles to those who visit the event and the island from 1st to 8th October 2024. Each person who has completed their registration is entitled to the same discount for 3 additional people (as long as they are accompanying them).
Premium Mobility Partner of the organization is SIXT, member of MOTODYNAMIKI Group.
Bronze Sponsors of the organization are the Miele and Athena Luxury Suites.
Official Sponsor is Blue Star Ferries.
Official Footwear Sponsor is HOKA.
Official Water it’s the Vikos Natural Mineral Water.
Official Sports Store of the organization is the Alafouzos Sport.
Official Technical T-shirt is Luanvi.
Official Optics Partner are the Kois Optics.
Partners of the organization are the PHEE, Messinian Spa, Santorini’s Best Driver and Nobu Hotel Santorini.
Sustainability Partner is π³= Plastic Pollution Prevention.
The organization will be implemented with the valuable help of Hosting Sponsors, which with special prices, promote the island and offer huge support to the organization. The hotels confirmed so far are the following: Athina Luxury Suites, Nobu Hotel Santorini, NOUS Santorini, Katikies Garden Santorini Vedema, A Luxury Collection Resort Santorini (Empiria Group), Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas, Santo Mine Oia Suites, Apeiron Blue, 270 Oia’s View, West East Suites, Lydia’s House, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Santorini, The Majestic Hotel Santorini (Kord Hotels), Coco-Mat Hotel Santorini, Blue Dolphins , De Sol Hotel & Spa, Neoklassiko Koukouli, Noni Studios, Santoriviera House, Ifestau4, En Plo Boutique Suites, Epavlis Grace, Fanouris Condo, MONOLiTHIA, Epavlis Hotel (Meraki Collection), K & K Unique Holiday Homes, Loizos Stylish Residences, Venus Sunrise Suites & Villas, Sienna Eco Resort.
See them here special offers of the hosting sponsors for Santorini Experience participants that are only valid for the days of the event: https://shorturl.at/eepI2
The Santorini Experience is a co-organization of Municipality of Thira and her ActiveMedia Group. The event is taking place under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism and the Hellenic Tourism Organization.
More information at: www.santorini-experience.com
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