Events
for the Municipality of Thira with Mouroutsos, Kagialis, Iakovakis, Printezis,
Papanikolaou, Arlauckas, Chountras
Santorini
Experience is getting ready for its 7th year, presenting its most comprehensive
schedule to date from October 3 to 6, 2024. 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 10:00 a.m., 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.
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 08:15 a.m., the 15km race powered by HOKA and
the 10km race powered by SIXT, a member of MOTODYNAMICS Group, will start. At
11:00 a.m., 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’s
Still Time to Register:
https://www.more.com/sports/santorini-experience-en/
The
schedule of Santorini Experience includes several side activities aimed at the
young people of the Municipality of Thira, promoting sports and healthy role
models.
Taekwondo
Lessons with Michalis Mouroutsos
On
Saturday, October 5, Olympic gold medalist Michalis Mouroutsos will implement
taekwondo lessons for children at 16:00, followed by a taekwondo seminar for
the competitive teams of the clubs Leontes Santorini, Panthiras, and Olympic
Academy of Santorini at 17:00. All lessons will take place at the Indoor
Gymnasium Basketball Court, Municipality of Thira.
Printezis
Teams Up with Arlauckas for Basketball Lessons!
For the
first time, two legendary athletes, the two-time champion and EuroLeague record
holder Georgios Printezis and the EuroLeague legend and European champion with
Real Madrid Joe Arlauckas, will teach the island’s children the basics of
basketball at the basketball clinic powered by Trace ‘n Chase on Sunday,
October 6, at 12:00 p.m. at the Indoor Gymnasium Basketball Court.
Kids
Running with Olympian Periklis Iakovakis
Among the
side activities of Santorini Experience, a Kids Running event will be held with
Olympian and European champion in the 400m with hurdles Periklis Iakovakis. The
children’s run will be held for children of Santorini’s local clubs, with the
dynamic participation of the club Hephaestus Thiras, on Sunday, October 6, at
10:00 a.m., at the Thira Municipal Stadium (Panthiraikos).
Speeches
about Diversity of Dimitris Papanikolaou powered by MOTODYNAMICS Group
Speeches
about diversity with the former international basketball player and European
champion Dimitris Papanikolaou, who is also an ambassador for the MOTODYNAMICS
Group, will be organized for the first time for middle and high school students
in the Municipality of Thira. These will take place on Thursday, October 3, at
9:00 a.m. at Fira Middle School and at 12:00 p.m. at Mesaria Middle School,
while on Friday, October 4, he will speak at 8:30 a.m. at Emporio Middle School
and at 11:30 a.m. at Fira High School.
Speech of
Pavlos Kagialis powered by MOTODYNAMICS Group
In this
year’s event, on Saturday, October, at 13:00, there will be a speech by the
Olympic bronze medalist in sailing, Pavlos Kagialis, powered by the
MOTODYNAMICS Group, for the children of the Santorini Nautical Club.
Road
Safety Speeches powered by MOTODYNAMICS Group
At the
same time, the MOTODYNAMICS Group together with motorsport coach Thanasis
Chountras, will organize road safety speeches for middle and high school
students in the Municipality of Thira. These will take place on Thursday,
October 3, at 9:00 a.m. at Fira High School and at 12:00 p.m. at Thira
Vocational School (EPAL), while on Friday, October 4, at 8:30 a.m. at Fira
Middle School and at 11:30 a.m. at Mesaria Middle School.
See the
event’s full schedule here: https://santorini-experience.com/en/schedule-2024/
Rich
Prizes for Participants & Race Winners!
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.
Additionally,
hoper, the company introducing scheduled helicopter flights to Greece, will be
the Official Helicopter Partner of Santorini Experience for the first time.
hoper is reshaping transportation in Greece by bringing destinations closer
than ever. As part of this year’s event, the innovative company will offer the
winner of the open water swimming race a tour, ensuring safety with their
fleet.
HOKA, one
of the leading running shoe brands, is participating in the event for the first
time as the Official Footwear Sponsor. The company will gift a pair of unique
HOKA shoes to both the first man and woman in the 15 km race powered by HOKA.
HOKA shoes are specially designed for running, utilizing advanced technologies
unique to the brand.
SportAdore,
as the exclusive distributor of Luanvi in Greece, a top company known for its
presence in major running events like the Valencia Marathon, will provide gift
vouchers and exclusive sports equipment to athletes finishing second and third
in all the races.
Kois
Optics, a leader in the optics market, highlighting the history and culture of
Syros, as the event’s Official Optics Partner will offer the first-place male
and female winners in the 5 km “Aristides Alafouzos” powered by Miele and 10 km
powered by SIXT, a member of MOTODYNAMICS Group races a pair of glasses.
Finally,
Messinian Spa, with products based on Kalamata olive oil and other natural
treasures of Greece, will provide special gifts to the top three male and
female winners in both the running and swimming races.
Free
Participation for Thira Residents
Residents
of Thira can participate in Santorini Experience 2024 for free. Free
registrations are exclusively available at Alafouzos Sport in Fira, the
Official Sports Store of the event. From Thursday, October 3 at 10:00 a.m.,
participants can visit the store to collect their participation package.
Thira
Municipality was the first municipality since 2015 to offer free participation
to its residents in the activities of major events. The need for exercise and
wellness is more necessary than ever, and this opportunity for residents to be
alongside top names in sports is unique.
SKY
express, Official Airline Partner of Santorini Experience 2024
SKY
express, with the newest fleet in Greece, flies you to the largest network of
33 destinations in the country and a continuously expanding network of 22
international destinations. With daily flights from Athens to Santorini, it is
the ideal choice for visitors of Santorini Experience 2024.
Travel to
Santorini with a 30% Discount on Ferry Tickets
Those
visiting Santorini by ferry for Santorini Experience can travel with the safety
and comfort of Blue Star Ferries, the event’s Official Sponsor. The top Greek
shipping company offers a 30% discount on ferry tickets (all seats except
cabins) from Piraeus, Cyclades, and Dodecanese to Santorini on round-trip
tickets and 30% on vehicles for those participating in the event and visiting
the island from October 1 to 8, 2024. Each person who has completed their
registration is entitled to the same discount for 3 additional people (if they
are their escorts).
Participants
who have completed their registration can contact the following port offices
for seat reservations and ticket issuance:
-Piraeus,
GIOVANTI TRAVEL, Tel. +30 210-4119171
-Santorini,
DAKOUTROS TRAVEL, Tel. +30 22860 22201
Book Your
Helicopter Flight with hoper & Enjoy a Stunning View with a 20% Discount!
To make
this event even more memorable, hoper offers exclusive helicopter flights to
your destination. Enjoy beautiful landscapes from an exceptional vantage point.
Improving the travel experience from booking to landing, hoper]
provides
seamless experiences perfect for seasoned travelers. Reward yourself with an
unforgettable, thrilling flight experience.
Book now
and enjoy a 20% discount on your helicopter flight. Just use the code
SANTORINI20 when booking.
Don’t
miss the chance to add an unforgettable experience to your participation!
Book Your
Flight Now: https://flyhoper.com/
20%
Discount on Participant Transportation
Organize
your transportation from Santorini’s port or airport with the help of
Santorini’s Best Driver. Enjoy the comfort and quality services provided. Book
now for any transportation needs during the event and receive a 20% discount on
your transfers.
For more
information: https://santorinisbestdriver.gr/
Capture
the Moments
Preserve
the unique moments of the event with a GoPro. Take stunning time-lapse photos
while walking and avoid missing the moments by trying to capture them yourself.
GoPro will do it for you!
SAMI
TARAZI Pharmacy, located in Karterados and Megalochori in Santorini, support
the Santorini Experience 2024 as a Partner, offering their services to every
athlete.
Sponsors
Supporting the Event
Premium
Mobility Partner of the event is SIXT, a member of the MOTODYNAMICS Group.
Athina
Luxury Suites is the Silver Sponsor.
GoPro is
the event’s Official Action Camera.
HOKA is
the Official Footwear Sponsor.
Vikos
Natural Mineral Water is the Official Water.
Miele and
NOUS Santorini are the event’s Bronze Sponsors.
hoper is
the Official Helicopter Partner.
SKY
express is the Official Airline Partner.
Blue Star
Ferries is the Official Sponsor.
Alafouzos
Sport is the event’s Official Sports Store.
Luanvi is
the Official Technical T-shirt.
Kois
Optics are the Official Optics Partner.
Santorini
Boatmen’s Association, Caldera Yachting, Nobu Hotel Santorini, Santorini’s Best
Driver, Seaside Santorini, Messinian Spa, Santo Wines, Ftelos Brewery
Santorini, Lifeguard Patrol, Agaze Restaurant, SAMI TARAZI Pharmacy, Ηealth
Spot, Thira’s Volunteer Rescue Team and Trace ‘n Chase are the event’s
Partners.
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Plastic Pollution Prevention is the Sustainability Partner.
Athens
University of Economics & Business is the event’s Educational Partner.
The event
will be implemented with the invaluable support of our Hospitality Sponsors,
who promote the island with special prices and offer enormous support to the
event. The confirmed hotels so far are the following: Athina Luxury Suites,
NOUS Santorini, Nobu Hotel Santorini, Katikies Garden Santorini, Vedema, A
Luxury Collection Resort Santorini (Empiria Group), Santo Pure Oia Suites &
Villas, Santo Mine Oia Suites, Apeiron Blue, 270 Oia’s View, West East Suites,
Lydia’s House, Santorini Folia Bianca, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Santorini,
Coco-Mat Hotel Santorini, De Sol Hotel & Spa, The Majestic Hotel Santorini
(Kord Hotels), Meltemi Suites, Meltemi Village, Atlantis Beach, Neoklassiko
Koukouli, Noni Studios, Santoriviera House, Ifestau4, En Plo Boutique Suites,
Mon Signor, Fanouris Condo, MONOLiTHIA, Epavlis Hotel (Meraki Collection),
Eteoro Suites Santorini, Sea Breeze Beach Resort Santorini, K & K Unique
Holiday Homes, Aja Retreat, Blue Dolphins, Loizos Stylish Residences, Venus
Sunrise Suites & Villas, Sienna Eco Resort.
Check
here for the available special offers from the hospitality sponsors for the
participants of Santorini Experience, which are only valid during the event’s
days: https://www.santorini-experience.com/en/event-info/accommodation-offers/
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
Photo
credit: Santorini Experience
