Running Tour Peloponnese & Ancient Olympia

Birthplace of Homer, the Peloponnese region of Greece is steeped in history and abounding with natural wonder. From the craggy pine forested mountaintops of Taygetos, where the ancient Spartan fighters once trained, to the fertile vineyards and olive groves of Arcadia, to the opalescent Ionia Sea in the west, the Peloponnese is a land unto itself. And you’ll experience this magnificent region on foot, feeling the warm Mediterranean sun on your body, breathing the aromatic sage air and seeing sights that will astonish the senses and leave you in a state of contented delight. Along the way you’ll visit Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics, you’ll tour the legendary marketplace of Kalamata, where the world’s top olive oils are produced, and you’ll explore the former Greek capital of Nafplio, which is known as one of the most romantic cities on earth.

2024 Tours Dates

Sept. 21 – 28
Oct. 11 – 19

2025 Tours Dates

April 12 – 19
May 10 – 17
Sept. 20 – 27
Oct. 11 – 19

Running Tour Athens & Hydra Island

Scholars call Greece the cradle of Western Civilization, and Athens was the cultural epicenter of ancient Greece. You’ll run through those same pathways Socrates, Plato and Aristotle once roamed discussing philosophy, mathematics, astrology and science, up to the marble-white Parthenon, with a stunning panoramic view of Attica, down through the ancient Agora and Plaka to the Panhellenic Stadium, sight of the first modern Olympics. You’ll visit the seaside town of Marathon, where the father of long-distance running, Phidippides, started his fabled run to Athens that inspired the modern marathon. You’ll also visit the artistic and free-spirited island of Hydra, where cars are not allowed and all travel is by foot or donkey. The journey will come to an unforgettable conclusion at the Temple of Poseidon, constructed in 440 BC.

2024 Tours Dates

Sept. 14 – 21
Oct. 5 – 12

2025 Tours Dates

April 5 – 12
May 3 – 10
Sept. 13 – 20
Oct. 4 – 11

Running Tour Crete

Discover Crete Running!

Ancient and exotic, the Greek island of Crete is a world onto itself. As the largest island of Greece, you will run amongst the remnants of brilliant civilizations, marvel at the shimmering windswept sea, be swept up and captivated by impressive mountainscapes and deep gorges, and delight in the island’s legendary food and hospitality. Come and run on the island where Greek Gods still roam.

2024 Tours Dates

Sept. 28 – Oct. 5
Oct. 19 – 26

2025 Tours Dates

April 19 – 26
May 17 – 24
Sept. 27 – Oct. 4
Oct. 19 – 25