www.axiosrunningfestival.org

Axios Running Festival

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

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Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

calendar_today 17 May, 2026

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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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08:30

10k

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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09:00

5k

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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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 Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 14.0° / 23.9°

wb_sunny 13.4° / 22.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.5 /

water_drop 70.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 14.0° / 23.9°

wb_sunny 13.4° / 22.9°

air 7.5 km/h

water_drop 70.7%

About 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.