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Axios Running Festival

Name: Axios Running Festival
Start: 2026-05-17
End: 2026-05-17
Location: Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

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About the Event

Discover a lush running sanctuary at the Axios Running Festival, set for May 2026. This multi-faceted event is built on enchanting green race courses that provide a stunning, alternative athletic experience near Thessaloniki. Beyond the runs, participants dive into a rich program of cultural displays and environmental initiatives, creating a deep, multi-sensory engagement. Lace up for a truly holistic festival where sport, nature, and community spirit intertwine along the beautiful, verdant trails of the Axios delta.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Running

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08:30

10k

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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09:00

5k

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:30

1 Mile

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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12:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Thessaloniki.

thermostat Temperature

14.6° / 23.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.1° / 22.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 10m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

7.2 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

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70.2%

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06:10

nightlight Sunset

20:38

About Thessaloniki

Learn more about the host city, Thessaloniki.

Thessaloniki is the capital of Macedonia, and with one million inhabitants (2025), the second largest city in Greece. It is a city with a continuous 3,000-year history, preserving relics of its Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman past and of its formerly dominant Jewish population. Its Byzantine churches, in particular, are included in UNESCO's world heritage list.

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