Spetses Mini Marathon

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Sports & AdventureSpetses
Dates2–4 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceThe open-water swim legs cross a genuine
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Spetses Mini Marathon in Spetses

An October multi-sport weekend on the car-free island of Spetses, running since 2011, combining 5, 10 and 25-kilometer foot races with 1.5, 3 and 5-kilometer open-water swims across the strait to the mainland village of Kosta, grown by 2018 into an event drawing more than 14,000 people from 42 countries.

Spetses Mini Marathon has run every October since 2011 and grew fast enough that within two years its open-water swimming leg had become the largest event of its kind in Europe by entrant numbers, with more than 600 swimmers taking part by 2013.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The open-water swim legs cross a genuine strait between an island and the mainland village of Kosta, rather than a closed bay or pool course, giving the event a specific geographic identity tied to Spetses

02

The mystery stays covered

By 2013 its swimming competition had already become the largest open-water event of its kind in Europe by entrant count, a distinction most multi-sport island weekends cannot claim

03

The city starts moving

Spetses's total ban on private cars also means the entire event, competitors, spectators and support logistics, unfolds across a car-free island where horse-drawn carriages remain the alternative transport, a genuinely unusual operating environment for an event of this scale

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Spetses Mini Marathon is documented as a recurring sports-adventure festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Spetses, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The open-water swim legs cross a genuine strait between an island and the mainland village of Kosta, rather than a closed bay or pool course, giving...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

2–4 October 2026

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Spetses to work differently.

What to wear

Standard running kit for the foot races and swim-specific gear, wetsuit where permitted by water temperature rules, for the open-water legs; comfortable walking shoes are worth packing...

Safety

For Spetses Mini Marathon, choose safe viewing points, watch weather and leave extra time around starts, finishes or releases.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Spetses Mini Marathon does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map37.26 N, 23.16 EOpen in Google Maps

Spetses, Attica, Greece

Nearest airportATH — Athens Eleftherios Venizelos
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Spetses to work differently.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Spetses Mini Marathon does not become the hardest part.

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External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Spetses via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Spetses, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearStandard running kit for the foot races and swim-specific gear, wetsuit where permitted by water temperature rules, for the open-water legs; comfortable walking shoes are worth packing separately given the car-free island's cobbled and dirt paths between venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Greece and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Spetses Mini Marathon?

Spetses Mini Marathon is listed for 2–4 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Spetses Mini Marathon take place?

The festival is listed in Spetses, Greece. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Spetses, Attica, Greece

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLspetsesmarathon.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates2–4 October 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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