SANTORINI – Santorini Experience is getting ready for its 7th year, presenting its most comprehensive schedule to date from October 3-6. Professional and amateur athletes from around the world will have the opportunity to combine unique sports activities in stunning locations on the island, such as the Volcano and the trail connecting Oia to Fira, with the impressive Caldera and breathtaking views of the Aegean.

Swim with Safety from the Volcano!

On Friday, October 4, at 10 AM, participants will swim from the Volcano to the old port of Fira, with the imposing view of the island in front of them in the thrilling 1.5-miles (2.4 km) open water swimming race. The swim route will be conducted safely in the magical waters of Santorini (with an average water temperature of 22-23 degrees Celsius) with the support of the Santorini Boatmen’s Association, which assists in both race execution and swimmer transport from the old port to the Volcano. Safety will be ensured by professional lifeguards and rescue boats from Lifeguard Patrol, providing essential medical and first aid equipment. Nautical Club of Santorini, Thira’s Volunteer Rescue Team, and Caldera Yachting will also support the swim with boats and personnel, while the event provides every athlete with a safety buoy, which is mandatory for all participants. The swim race’s Technical Director is Nikos Gemelos, with Olympic and world honors.

Watch the swimming route video here: https://youtu.be/FKyh6_hoL4g.

Great Swimmers from the Paris Olympics Come to Santorini

The world’s elite open water swimmers, including those from the Paris Olympics, are expected to participate in the swimming from the Volcano. Among them are Italian world champion and European champion Barbara Pozzobon, Hungarian silver medalist and 4th place Olympic finisher Anna Olasz, German world and European champion Leonie Beck, and Italian European champion Mario Sanzullo. The renowned Italian Olympic and world championship-winning coach Fabrizio Antonelli will also attend the event.

Run on the Caldera with a View That Takes Your Breath Away

The event returns this year with three familiar and stunning trail-running routes along the Caldera on the path that connects Oia to Fira. On Saturday, October 5, participants will enjoy the breathtaking view of the volcano with running routes designed for everyone. At 8:15 AM, the 15km race powered by HOKA and the 10km race powered by SIXT, a member of MOTODYNAMICS Group, will start. At 11 AM, the 5km “Aristides Alafouzos” race powered by Miele will begin. All routes start from the desalination plant in Oia, including dirt paths, and finish back in Oia.

Watch the running route video here: https://youtu.be/6Ivv_lt20UM.

There is still time to register: https://www.more.com/sports/santorini-experience-en/.

See the event’s full schedule here: https://santorini-experience.com/en/schedule-2024/.

Each participant will receive a participation package, which includes: a bag, a technical t-shirt, a medal (for those who finish), a timing chip, a swim cap (for the swimming race), a race number (for running), a waterproof race number (for swimming), personal item storage, refreshments at the start/finish and along the running route, refreshments at the swim finish, medical coverage with rescue teams for the run and lifeguards for the swim, and rich prizes from sponsors.

Santorini Experience is organized by the Municipality of Thira and ActiveMedia Group.

The event is held under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism and the Greek National Tourism Organization.

For more information visit: www.santorini-experience.com.

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