Runners on the coastal path to Kastro

Sunday 23 May 2027

Skiathos Trail Run

Twenty-four kilometres of forest, monasteries and sea, from the old port to Kastro and back. Plus the town 10 km, a 5 km, the Special Olympics run and the kids' races.

The race weekend

Saturday in town, Sunday on the trails

Arrive on Saturday for the guided walk of the old town and the pasta party, collect your number, and line up at Bourtzi on Sunday morning.

  • Early-bird fee untilWednesday 28 April
  • Online registration closesSunday 16 May
  • Full refund if you cancel beforeFriday 14 May

The full programme

  1. Saturday 22 MayThe day before

    1. 19:00–21:00Race office: numbers, T-shirts, payments, registrationsat the pasta party
  2. Sunday 23 MayRace day

    1. 07:00–08:30Race office opensBourtzi peninsula, old port
    2. 07:45–08:15Last-minute registration, adultscloses 08:30
    3. 08:00–08:30Race numbers handed outBourtzi peninsula, old port
    4. 09:00Skiathos Trail Run · 24 kmStart · Bourtzi peninsula, old port
    5. 09:00–10:00Last-minute registration, kidscloses 10:00
    6. 09:15Urban Trail Run · 10 kmStart · Bourtzi peninsula, old port
    7. 09:305 km runStart · Bourtzi peninsula, old port
    8. 09:30–10:00Kids' numbers and T-shirtsBourtzi peninsula, old port
    9. 10:00Special Olympics Old Port Run · 800 mStart · Bourtzi peninsula, old port
    10. 10:30–11:00Kids' races: 1500 m, 1000 m, 500 m and My First Skiathos Runold port

The half marathon

Three climbs, six aid stations, one island

From the cobbled lanes of Plakes to the Kechria monastery and its spring, up to Kastro and the high point at Stivoto, and down past Evangelistria to the sea.

Distance
24 km
Climb
1,354 m
Trail
75%
Time limit
6 h

See the course

A runner coming down the path below the ruins of Kastro
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Profile drawn from the organisers' sketch: approximate. Numbers = aid stations; km along the bottom.

Results 2026

The winners of 2026

Every finisher of every edition we have, in one searchable list: type your name and find all your races.

All results

  1. 24 kmMenRene Eckhart2:28:32WomenKristy Guneratne3:01:06
  2. 10 kmMenΜιλτιαδης Καραπιπερης0:46:31WomenΟλια Δημητριου0:53:13
  3. 5 kmMenΚωνσταντινος Παπαευαγγελου0:17:46WomenΣταματουλα Αγαλλου0:22:13
Volunteers at the finish line

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Volunteer on race day

Starts, aid stations, the finish, photos and video: the race runs on volunteers. Applications are open from 21 March to 8 May.

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Our sponsors

Thank you to the businesses who back the race

  • Seajets
  • Skiathos Hoteliers Association
  • The Skiathos Palace Hotel
  • Philian Hotels & Resorts
  • Alkyon Hotel
  • Hotel Kanapitsa Mare
  • Thymi's Home
  • Atrium Hotel
  • Bakaliko restaurant
  • El Greco
  • Bourtzi
  • SkiathosLife.gr