SANTORINI EXPERIENCE
What is the Santorini Experience?
Santorini Experience is Santorini’s top sports tourism event and includes running and open water swimming races, with a background scenery of the enchanting areas of Oia, Imerovigli, Fira, and the Volcano. It is organized by the Municipality of Thira and ActiveMedia Group.
When and Where?
Santorini Experience will be held on October 3-6, 2024, in Santorini, one of the top tourist destinations in the world.
Which are the routes?
The event includes trail running races of 15k, 10k, and 5k overlooking the Caldera, starting from Oia, passing through the settlements of Imerovigli, Firostefani, and finish line at Oia, as well as the unique 1.5 miles (2.4 km) open water swimming route starting from the volcano with its finish line at the old port of Fira.
Free participation for Thira Municipality Citizens
The citizens of Thira Municipality can participate for free. There will be a relevant announcement from the organization regarding the registration point for the Citizens of Thira
Free participation for Thira Municipality Citizens
The citizens of Thira Municipality can participate for free. There will be a relevant announcement from the organization regarding the registration point for the Citizens of Thira
Free Use of the Cable Car only for the Participating Swimmers
Participants in the swimming race have the right to use the cable car for free (descent/ascent) by demonstrating proof of their paid participation.
Watch the video of the swimming route: https://youtu.be/FKyh6_hoL4g
Watch the video of the running routes: https://youtu.be/6Ivv_lt20UM?si=XBHdy8qklgsJBF9K
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Santorini Municipality and the award-winning Active Media Group co-organize Santorini Experience which includes open water swimming in the Aegean Sea and Half-marathon “Daedalic Kore of Thira” running.