17May
Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- N/A
Axios Running Festival
Thessaloniki,
Central Macedonia,
Greece
Event took place
www.axiosrunningfestival.org
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
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
About Thessaloniki
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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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