Axios Running Festival

Greece flag Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

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Axios Running Festival www.axiosrunningfestival.org
Date 17 May, 2026
Races 4 distances
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Axios Running Festival

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

17May

Half Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
N/A
17May

10k

Running

Distance
10K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
N/A
17May

5k

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
10:30
Entry fee
N/A
17May

1 Mile

Running

Distance
1.6K
Start time
12:00
Entry fee
N/A

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for May in Thessaloniki.

Temperature14.6° / 23.4°
Feels like14.1° / 22.5°
Sunshine hours11h 10m
Rainfall3.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind7.2 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity70.2%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossModerate
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:10
Sunset20:38

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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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