The Best Running Trails in Greece

Levidi - ArxNemea, 62km

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Lehoo

Distance

38.30mi

Elevation +

3330f

TrailRank

68| 5.0

My first over-marathon-distance race. Not much more for the first time, but still it counts :-P Also, besides extra ~20km, it had significant elevation gain for a 'road' race and actually it was about 70% on asphalt road...

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Platanias, Chania, Crete

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vandrerotten@gmail.com

Distance

5.66mi

Elevation +

994f

TrailRank

54| 3.78

Over the mountain - out through the valley. This route can be run, hiked or mountain biked, whatever you fancy. Make your choice: An easy start up through the river valley or a rough start up the steep slopes of the ol...

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Kipseli Run, Tzoumerka 20141026

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Running

Lehoo

Distance

8.05mi

Elevation +

1772f

TrailRank

53

Nice hills run in Tzoumerka, from village Kipseli to church of Agios Kosmas (1140m). 0,0k at 630m - Kipseli Hotel. Start from hotel I've stayed in - Ksenodoxeio Kipselis. First 3,5k are on asphalt with constant ~9% u...

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1st Tecnica CityTrail Patras 2015

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Lehoo

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Distance

7.57mi

Elevation +

1020f

TrailRank

53

First city trail run in Patras. Mix of street, narrow path, pedestrian area, park and a bit of hills running. Awesome idea and very nice route. Start and finish was organized at Patra's main square. Later route follow...

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Up down up down 8.84km

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Patrick Hørdum Nielsen p.hoerdum

Distance

3.76mi

Elevation +

643f

TrailRank

37

Up hills and down to the Beach, stop tracking after 5 km. Follow the waypoints down to the Beach, gonna turn right at the tui hotel Paradise and run along it on the right all the way down ti the Beach and then is just to...

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Paleohora kissamos marathon run

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Running

eftihis

Distance

26.23mi

Elevation +

3576f

TrailRank

37

Α coast to coast marathon run through the mountainous inland of chania. Mainly the run was next to hondriano river (which estuary at the south coast) until the 17th km more or less. After that the path is on a mounatin...

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Corfu town, Mon Repos Palace, Pontikonissi view 11 km

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Runnismos

Distance

6.98mi

Elevation +

282f

TrailRank

37

A wonderful ride enabling you to explore the basic of the city of Corfu along with its south surroundings (Mon Repos Royal Palace and its gardens and Kanoni site with magnificent view towards Pontikonissi)

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Marathonio Glaykoy, Patras 20141109

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Running

Lehoo

Distance

27.44mi

Elevation +

2936f

TrailRank

37

Missing from Athens Classic marathon, we decided to run a marathon distance somewhere in Patras. Since we also wanted 'some' elevation (not just flat asphalt), we went up with valley of Glafkos, until ~21k and then retur...

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Santorini - Fira to Oia

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Running

winniv

Distance

6.71mi

Elevation +

1289f

TrailRank

35

From Fira to Oia, I left at 6, arrived at 8. Without the many stops for photo-ops, it took me 1 hr and 15 min. I was in high season (mid July) but it wasn't too hot that early in the morning. Do bring water though. The ...

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'Pame Rio' race from Delfoi to Rio, Greece 20180427

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Running

Lehoo

Distance

67.97mi

Elevation +

3222f

TrailRank

34

Time came to break 100km. I did try to run one in December last year, but it was finally cancelled. And then I reminded myself that last year, next to big Doliho race (from Delfoi to Ancient Olimpia, 250km), there was a ...

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2nd Nafplio Marathon

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Running

Lehoo

Distance

26.39mi

Elevation +

207f

TrailRank

34

For the second year in a row I managed to prepare for and run the marathon of Nafplio. The thing I like about the race is that it is in the spring (which I prefer over fall dates) and it is only 2hrs drive from my town. ...

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Naxos town to Aghios Prokopios & Aghia Anna, the Cyclades ~ Greece

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Running

Runnismos

Distance

10.69mi

Elevation +

226f

TrailRank

34

Explore the biggest island of the Cyclades. Naxos town with the ancient ruins and the historic Castle and the nearby villages of Aghios Prokopios and the Aghia Anna beach!

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1st Nafplio Marathon, 20140323

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Running

Lehoo

Distance

26.22mi

Elevation +

2211f

TrailRank

33

Route of 1st Marathon race of Nafplio (2 rounds of 21,1k). Great town and great race (maybe a little bit pitty to do same two rounds of 21k though...). It was the first marathon in Nafplio and organization was very go...

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Glafko - AgParaskevi (Topolova) - Petroto, Patra 20180406

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Running

Lehoo

Distance

26.94mi

Elevation +

4180f

TrailRank

32

Nice loop in local mountains, following asphalt roads for a major part of it, with just few "cuts" on the paths and few kilometers on solid dirt roads. From city center with Venizelou str to the stadium and up to the t...

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4th Olimpia Marathon, Greece 20180401

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Running

Lehoo

Distance

26.35mi

Elevation +

912f

TrailRank

32

Local marathon race just 1h driving from Patras. Not a big one, neither with any scenic route, but finishing in Ancient Olimpia, just next to the stadium :-D Start from main square in Amaliada, going to the national r...

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My basic morning home run

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maria regina f

Distance

3.38mi

Elevation +

177f

TrailRank

32

This is my wake-up jogg around Stelida. Most of it is dust road with some parts of asphalt. No traffic,especially not in the morning. Tip: the best recovery is going into the sea at knee level and walk a bit around. Coo...

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Kentro - Mpozaitika 17k, Patras 20140420

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Running

Lehoo

Distance

10.71mi

Elevation +

2146f

TrailRank

32

Another run in my prep to Metsovo's 18k race in June '14. I actually planned to run "somewhere" through the hills above Patras, without more detailed look into the route. I did some MTB ride few years back in that are...

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Asklepieion - Katafigio - Bluelagoonresort

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Spartrainious

Distance

15.42mi

Elevation +

1814f

TrailRank

31

A 70/30% tarmac / offroad run along the Asklepieion museum up the mountain of Katafigio back to the harbor of Kos

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RunGreece Patras 2016, 10k, Patras 20161009

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Running

Lehoo

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Distance

6.20mi

Elevation +

220f

TrailRank

31

Third edition of RunGreece in Patras and my second participation. Last year I did quite a lot of preparation and training for this specific race to figure out my best performance at this distance (it was actually my f...

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The Penny Marathon Race 2013

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Running

pngtstzks

Distance

25.79mi

Elevation +

1394f

TrailRank

31| 5.0

Athens - 14/07/2013 https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Penny-Marathon-2012/309055545827844?ref=ts&fref=ts

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Matala Hippie Village, Crete

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Running

Runnismos

Distance

4.68mi

Elevation +

377f

TrailRank

30

Matala is settled at the centre of the southern coast of the island of Crete. It used to be the port of the Minoan city of Festos 3,500 years ago but became very popular during the sixties when it was discovered by the y...

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Panathenaic Stadium to Lycabettus Hill

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Runnismos

Distance

6.76mi

Elevation +

738f

TrailRank

30| 5.0

A brilliant way to check much of athens sightseeing while running. The way up to the hill needs some guts.

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Plataniás - Patellári

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Running

kevinckenny1

Distance

5.49mi

Elevation +

614f

TrailRank

30

5 miles up mountain - difficult climb at beginning, two goat gates (open/close behind you at top). Breathtaking views, go early it gets hot!

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Argasi (bridge, aqueduct, panorama, The Domeneghini Tower), Zakynthos 20160823

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Running

Lehoo

Distance

4.41mi

Elevation +

564f

TrailRank

30

Runaround in Argassi, Zakynthos, passing by it's most interesting sites: the flooded bridge, historical aqueduct, panoramic view tavern and historical Domeneghini Tower (see all photos)

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Rethymno, Crete, 10 KM city trail

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Running

Runnismos

Distance

6.21mi

Elevation +

148f

TrailRank

30

Explore the beauties and the history of Rethymno while running. The Cosi 3rd largest city of the island of Crete will pleasantly surprise you!

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