Thessaloniki International Night Half Marathon 2027
- Next event : Mid-October 2027
- Last event : Sat, October 17, 2026
The event in a few words
If there’s one Greek city that has become a cradle of nightlife, it’s Thessaloniki 🎉. With its many clubs and nightclubs, you’ll have plenty to keep you awake until the end of the night 🕺. But if you’re more about electrolytes than gin and tonic 🍋🟩, we’ve got a plan for you: the Thessaloniki International Night Half Marathon 🌙. This night race will take you through the second-largest city in Greece after Athens in the best possible way 🤩. PS: if you want to run AND go out, you can 😎.
Come on! Put on your best night-out running outfit and join the Thessaloniki International Night Half Marathon for a half marathon, a 10 km, a 5 km or a family race 🧑🧑🧒🧒. No need for a headlamp 🔦, the city of Thessaloniki will be lit enough to guide you along the entire course. And what a course! You’ll string together streets like a true Thessalonikian: Dendropotamou, Marinou Antipa, or Karaoli & Dimitriou Avenue 📍, with a start at the Municipal Stadium of Ampelokipoi “Konstantinos Karamanlis” 🏟️. All punctuated by 180-degree turns to wake up your thighs and your mind 🧠. As for the atmosphere, get ready for a gigantic party that intensifies as the kilometers go by 🔥. You’ll get entertainment all along the route, live music, and a wild party when you finish 🕺. And if you want to take it easy, bring the whole family along for the Family Mile Run of 1.6 km. It’s open to everyone, whatever your level: even grandpa and grandma can take part 🙌. But watch your back during this night run—Greece is known for its myths and legends 🧝♀️. In Greek mythology, it is said that Thessaloniké, the half-sister of Alexander the Great, was turned into a gorgon at her death 🧜♀️. If you hear tirades urging you to plunge into the Aegean Sea, it’s either her—or the km 18 hallucinations 😂. If you make it to the finish in one piece, there’s only one thing left to do: party! 💃
This Greek city has dozens of nightclubs to celebrate your victory 🤪. The organizers offer a post-race party, but if you want to get home at 4am, head to Valaoritou Street 🤪. Thessaloniki isn’t just a party playground ❌. Stroll through the city’s alleys—you won’t be able to resist the traditional tavernas 🍴. On the menu: grilled fish straight off the port, gavros and kalamarakia tiganita (fried anchovies and calamari) that will make you forget your cramps 💥. After that, walk along the seafront, go see the White Tower, say hi to the statue of Alexander the Great, and visit the Early Christian and Byzantine monuments, listed by UNESCO 🌐.
So, ready to join the list of Thessaloniki’s Greek gods? 🇬🇷
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
Half MarathonTOP
10 km
5 km
1.609 km
- Mid-October 2027
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
For the bravest, the Half Marathon at the Thessaloniki Night Half Marathon awaits! The iconic start begins on 26th October Street, right next to the Region of Central Macedonia building 🏛️. You’ll share the same start as the 10 km, but on a longer route 🔄. Through 26th October Street, Averof Street and finally Nikis Avenue along the waterfront, that’s the path to conquer your half marathon! You’ll cross the finish line on the iconic Aristotelous Square, with the sea at your side, a perfect opportunity to set a new personal record 💪.
10KM ROAD RACE
Road Running- Mid-October 2027
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
Ready to double down? ✌️ The 10 km starts from 28 October Street, right in front of the Ampelokipoi Municipal Stadium “Konstantinos Karamanlis”🏟️. Straight away, you head down Marinou Antipa Street, make a U-turn at the Karaoli and Dimitriou intersection 🔄 and power along Dendropotamou, that long straight stretch that’s perfect for picking up speed 🚀. Then you continue via 28 October Street, Akriton, Miki Theodoraki Avenue, then turn left onto Karaoli & Dimitriou, all in the night. All that’s left is to head back up a bit of Dendropotamou to raise your arms under the finish arch in front of the stadium! 🏁 10K under the streetlights, Thessaloniki at your feet, and a time to smash! ⏰
5KM ROAD RACE
Road Running- Mid-October 2027
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
The 5 km start is in front of the Konstantinos Karamanlis Municipal Stadium, and you head off on Marinou Antypa📍. Then you dive into Dendropotamou Avenue, a long straight where you’ll be able to pick up some speed 🔥. You’ll then make a U-turn, take a detour via Venizelou Street and its cheering point before getting back onto the main avenue and running straight to the finish line! 🏁
- Mid-October 2027
- Distinct starting and finishing locations
A few more words
A Family Mile Run is being organized. The route is open to everyone, with no age limits 😍. It's the perfect opportunity to spend time with family and get moving 🏃. You will start from "Pavlos Mellas" Town Hall and finish at the Municipal Stadium! 🏟️
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
The bib and runner kit are picked up exclusively at the registration center, never at the start area. The center is open:
Thursday October 15, 2026 and Friday October 16, 2026 from 10am to 7pm;
Saturday October 17, 2026 from 9am to 11am.
The registration center is located at the Thessaloniki International Fair (DETH – HELEXPO), Pavilion 2. To collect it, you must present a valid ID (ID card, passport, etc.) as well as the notification email with your bib number. Underage runners must present their ID or another official document. If you registered with the student rate, you also need your student card.
Someone else can pick up your bib for you. They must present an authorization signed by you, a copy of your ID, and the notification email. For a group registration, the group leader collects the bibs. The bib is strictly personal and cannot be transferred to another runner.
All races take place on Saturday October 17, 2026 and all finish on Nikis Avenue, at Aristotelous Square. Starts are split across two sites:
Family Mile (1,609 m): start at 5:00pm inside the Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA), on Averof Street.
5 km: start at 5:10pm inside the Port of Thessaloniki (ThPA), on Averof Street.
10 km: start at 6:40pm on 26th October Street, at the Central Macedonia Region.
Half marathon (21.1 km): start at 7:30pm on 26th October Street, at the Central Macedonia Region.
Yes, here they are:
Half marathon: 3 hours
10 km race: 2 hours
5 km race: 90 minutes
Family race: 20 minutes
Half marathon: drink and food stations will be available at the start, at 5 km (water and Powerade), 7.5 km (water and gel), 10 km (water), 12.5 km (water and savory snack), 15 km (water and Powerade), 17.5 km (water and savory snack), 20 km (water) and at the finish.
10 km: at the start point, at 5 km, at 7.5 km and at the finish
5 km: at the start point and at the finish.
Family race: at the start point and at the finish
Half Marathon : 18 years old
10 km: 12 years old
5 km: 12 years old
Family race : No age restriction
Your registration includes:
Medal
Goodie bag
T-shirts
E-certificate/e-diploma
Timing chip (single-use)
Photo Service info
Drink stations
Nutrition stations
Medical assistance information
Bag drop
Toilets
Changing rooms
Accident insurance
Yes, bag drop and changing rooms will be provided by the organizer.
Yes! Chemical toilets will be available for you.
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