Event· Spetses· Greece — Ionian, Saronic & Argolic

Spetses Mini Marathon

37° 16.1′ N · 23° 9.4′ E · approximate

Billed as Greece's largest multi-sport event: running races round the island, open-water swims and kids' races over an October weekend.

Ionian IslandsSaronic Gulf & Argolic

Practical

Coordinate approx: Spetses town. 2026 edition: 2–4 October, with 5K, 10K and 25K runs, swimming races and kids' races (organiser's site). Wikipedia notes more than 3,000 athletes across all sports. Ferries are busy and the town fills up — a good reason to come by boat, but keep well clear of the swim courses in the water off town.

Best for

An autumn visit with a festival atmosphere

Season

Early October

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