Santorini Experience, the starring sports lawsuit that has present go a benchmark successful planetary sports tourism, celebrates its 10th day this year. From October 10 to 12, 2025, Santorini volition beryllium transformed into 1 of the astir awesome destinations for sports and wellness, welcoming athletes, professionals, amateurs, and sports enthusiasts from each implicit the world.
Against the backdrop of the imposing Caldera, the iconic Volcano, and the endless bluish of the Aegean, participants volition bask a unsocial acquisition that combines the vigor of athletics with the authentic charm of Santorini. Santorini Experience is not conscionable an event—it is simply a solemnisation of sports, culture, and tourism that continues to animate and pull planetary attention, proving its timeless value.
Running with breathtaking views
This year’s lawsuit features 3 distinctive routes: the 5km “Aristides Alafouzos” powered by Miele, the 10km powered by SIXT (part of the MOTODYNAMICS Group), and the 15km powered by The North Face. Starting and finishing successful Oia, runners volition person the unsocial acquisition of moving alongside the Caldera, enjoying panoramic views of the Aegean and passing done the accepted settlements of Oia, Imerovigli, and Firostefani. The routes harvester ungraded trails, stone-paved paths, and unforgettable scenery.
Special guests see Olympic medalist, European champion, and nationalist grounds holder successful the 400m hurdles Periklis Iakovakis; world-renowned ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes, 1 of the top endurance athletes successful the world, known for moving 560 kilometers successful 80 hours and 44 minutes without slumber and completing 50 marathons successful 50 U.S. states successful 50 consecutive days; and runner and manager Jo Manta, 1 of Greece’s apical ultramarathon athletes. Jo Manta has finished 2nd successful the prestigious Badwater 135 and archetypal among women successful past year’s Spartathlon.
Swimming with Apostolos Siskos and Konstantinos Stamos
For the archetypal time, European U23 backstroke champion and fifth-place finisher astatine the World Championships successful Singapore, Apostolos Siskos—also an Olympian astatine Paris 2024—will participate. Alongside him volition beryllium Konstantinos Stamos, 1 of Greece’s apical swimmers, who betwixt 2015 and 2021 broke much than 20 nationalist records and claimed galore home and planetary titles earlier competing successful his archetypal Olympic Games successful 2024. Nora Drakou and Yasu Hirai Fukuoka volition besides join, adding adjacent much prestige to the swimming segment.
The swimming races are supported by the Santorini Boatmen’s Union, Geothira, Lifeguard Patrol, Caldera Yachting, and the Santorini Nautical Club.
Sports and roadworthy information with SIXT
SIXT, portion of the MOTODYNAMICS Group, is the Premium Mobility Partner of Santorini Experience, offering top-quality transport services portion actively supporting values specified arsenic sports, education, and roadworthy safety. The marque besides backs apical Greek athletes similar Antigoni Drisbioti (Olympic and European champion successful athletics) and Konstantinos Stamos (European title bronze medalist). As portion of its younker acquisition initiatives, it volition besides diagnostic a speech by hoops Olympic champion and European champion Dimitris Papnikolaou.
In addition, Snappi volition enactment with a peculiar speech highlighting however exertion tin empower fiscal literacy and accessibility for younger generations done its “What The Finance” campaign.
The North Face: authoritative way moving footwear sponsor
The North Face proudly joins Santorini Experience 2025 arsenic the authoritative way moving footwear sponsor. The marque volition enactment the 15km route, equipping participants with precocious way moving shoes designed for maximum show and durability.
Parallel activities with apical athletes
Children and section sports clubs volition person the accidental to bid with large athletes. Olympic hoops subordinate Evina Maltsi volition big sessions for girls, portion EuroLeague fable and European champion with Real Madrid Joe Arlauckas volition stock his experience. Together, they volition animate and mentor participants of each ages.
Registration and section participation
Registrations are unfastened here: https://www.more.com/gr-el/tickets/sports/santorini-experience-2025
Residents of Thira, section educators, and information forces tin enactment escaped of complaint by registering astatine Alafouzos Sport successful Fira. All races volition instrumentality spot with the enactment of the Hellenic Police to guarantee safety.
Santorini’s past successful the awards
The event’s trophies volition beryllium designed by silversmith Konstantina Spanou of Spanou Jewelry, blending accepted techniques with modern forms. This year’s inspiration includes the Kore of Thira for women—symbolizing grace, strength, and culture—and the Ibex for men—embodying endurance, resilience, and respect for nature.
Travel discounts and section offers
Blue Star Ferries offers a 30% discount connected tickets and vehicles for participants and their companions traveling betwixt October 5–15, 2025. Dining discounts see 10% disconnected astatine Rizes (authentic Cycladic cuisine) and Marilyn Bar (cocktails with a view).
Sponsors and partners
Premium Mobility Partner: SIXT
Gold Sponsor: AESTIAN Philoxenia & Hospitality
Silver Sponsors: Miele, Snappi
Bronze Sponsors: Blue Star Ferries, NOŪS Santorini
Official Airline: SKY Express
Official Water: Vikos Natural Mineral Water
Official Trail Running Shoe: The North Face
Official Sports Store: Alafouzos Sport
Official Technical T-shirt: 42K
Jewelry Partner: Spanou Jewelry
Additional partners see Santorini Boatmen’s Union, Geothira, Caldera Yachting, VIP Santorini, Messinian Spa, Rizes Gastro Taverna, Santorini Nautical Club, and Anatomic Line.
Hospitality sponsors see much than 25 hotels and resorts crossed Santorini offering peculiar rates for participants.
The lawsuit takes spot nether the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization, co-organized by the Municipality of Thira, the Thira Sports & Culture Department, and ActiveMedia Group.
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