Thessaloniki International Night Half Marathon 2026

If there's one city in Greece that has turned into the cradle of nightlife, it's Thessaloniki 🎉. With its many clubs and discos, you have plenty to keep you awake until the break of dawn 🕺. But if you're more into electrolytes than gin tonic 🍋‍🟩, we have a plan for you: the Thessaloniki International Night Half Marathon 🌙. This night race will let you explore the second largest city in Greece after Athens in the best possible way 🤩. PS: if you want to run AND party, you can 😎.

Come on! Put on your best evening running outfit and join the Thessaloniki International Night Half Marathon for a half marathon, a 10 km, a 5 km or a family run 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒. No need for a headlamp 🔦, the city of Thessaloniki will be well-lit to guide you throughout the course. And what a course it is! You'll weave through the streets like a true Thessalonian: Dendropotamou, Marinou Antipa, and even Karaoli & Dimitriou Avenue 📍, starting from the Municipal Stadium of Ampelokipoi “Konstantinos Karamanlis” 🏟️. All punctuated with 180-degree turns to awaken your thighs and mind 🧠. As for the atmosphere, brace yourself for a gigantic party that intensifies with each kilometer 🔥. You'll be treated to entertainment along the course, live music and a wild party upon your arrival 🕺. And if you want to take it easy, bring the whole family to the Family Mile Run of 1.6 km. It's open to everyone, regardless of level: even grandpa and grandma can join in 🙌. But watch out 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 siren calls urging you to dive into the Aegean Sea, it's either her or the hallucinations of km 18 😂. If you finish in one piece, there's only one thing left to do: celebrate! 💃

This Greek city boasts dozens of nightclubs to celebrate your victory 🤪. The organization offers a post-race party, but if you want to stay out until 4 AM, head to Valaoritou Street 🤪. Thessaloniki is not just a party scene ❌. Stroll through the city's alleyways where you can't resist the traditional taverns 🍴. On the menu, grilled fish straight from the port, gavros and kalamarakia tiganita (fried anchovies and calamari) that will make you forget your cramps 💥. After that, take a walk on the waterfront, check out the White Tower, greet the statue of Alexander the Great, and visit the paleochristian and Byzantine monuments, listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites 🌐.

Ready to join the ranks of Thessaloniki's Greek gods? 🇬🇷