Simple Running Offer: from €40 »
BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to come to Ikaria on their own and join the "Roads to Ikaria Marathon 2014”. The Simple Running offer includes the race registration and much more...
It includes- your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
- technical running t-shirt
- special RunninGreece starting pack
- safe keeping of your belonging during the race
- many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
The Simple offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Ikaria on their own. It includes all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets and safe keeping of your belonging during the race. If you really want to feel like a champion, we are here to support you!
Running Offer #1: from €90 per night per person »
BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Ikaria the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Ikaria. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
It includes- transporation to/from the starting line and your hotel in Ikaria
- hotel arrangements in Ikaria in 3star hotel
- your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
- technical running t-shirt
- special RunninGreece starting pack
- safe keeping of your belonging during the race
- many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
It starts from €90 per person (runner or not) per night for accommodation in a 3star or equivalent hotel. If you wish to stay longer in Ikaria, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €40 per night per person.
Running Offer #2: from €490 for 6 nights per person (transportation from Athens, included) »
BOOK NOWThis offer is ideal for those who want to experience Ikaria the “running way”, and get the most out of their visit in Ikaria. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
It includes- the round sea trip from Athens to Ikaria from Piraeus port (Athens)
- all the transportation from/to the harbor in Ikaria to your hotel and the starting line
- hotel arrangements in Ikaria in 3star hotel or equivalent
- your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
- transportation to and from the starting line
- safe keeping of your belonging during the race
- running t-shirt
- special RunninGreece starting pack
- many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
It starts from €490 per person (runner or not) for 6 nights for accommodation in a 3star or equivalent hotel. If you wish to stay longer in Ikaria, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €40 per night per person.
Special Running Offer »
Get a Custom QuotePlease tell us all your requirements and preferences, how many days you want to spend in Ikaria, what other places you wish to visit and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you! We can add trainings, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safe keeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Ikaria.
Group Running Offer »
Get a Custom QuoteIf you are a group of people, please tell us all your requirements, how many of you are running, what you like and what you do not like and we will come back with a tailor-made offer specific for you and your company! We can add trainings, running tours, car/bike rental, excursions, family activities and many more. In any case our offer will include the hotel arrangements, transportation to and from your hotel, participation to the race and all the logistics of the race entry, transportation to and from the starting line, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets, safe keeping of your belonging during the race and suggested vacation plan for all the days that you will be in Ikaria.
Ikaria is one of the largest islands in the eastern Aegean Sea and has a surface of approximately 270 km and almost 160 km is the coastline. It is located East of Mykonos and West of Samos. It is generally characterized as a mountainous island , with several intense geomorphic contrasts between bare cliffs and green valleys.
Most of the villages on the island are mountainous, with characteristics and features that have emerged throughout history and have been the lightened spot of its culture. It has an extensive river network, rich vegetation, biodiversity and abundance of water.
Ikaria is a place with rich mythological past, and it has connected its name with the mythical figure Icarus.Sandy beaches, running waters, mountains and Lush green hillsides compose the majestic relief of the island. Ikaria is also famed for its thermal springs, unique in the whole world for their chemical composition and radiation.
Ikaria offers something for everyone: remote & cosmopolitan beaches, accomodations to suit all tastes; the famous Ikarian "Panagiria" celebrations featuring music, dancing, food & Ikarian wine; archeological & religious sites of interest; winery tours; language & cooking classes, Greece adventure travel activities (hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, scuba, sailing, yacht charter, jeep/beach safaris) & more...
Ikaria is one of the few exemplary locations in the entire world where people live such long, balanced lives. An important distinction is made for the island and the recording of the 'Blue Zones', a name given in 5 regions of the world ( Ikaria, Sardinia, Okinawa of Japan, Nicoya of Costa Rica and Loma Linda of California, USA), whose inhabitants surpass the life expectancy and reach over the age of 90 years.
The island is also famous for its tradition of panygiria, or festivals. Between May and October, the island is famed for hosting between two and four such events per week. The panygiria, which are usually held in various parts of Greece to celebrate a major religious holiday, such as the most major of all, the 15th of August celebration of the assumpion of the Virgin Mary, in Ikaria are held almost gratuitously, for the sake of gathering communities and visitors for all-night dancing.
Ikaria is named after Ikarus, who according to Greek mythology was the son of master craftsman Deadalus, and who was escaping imprisonment from King Minos in Crete by flying with wings his father had made. But ignoring sage advice, the youth flew too close to the sun and landed to his death on the island.
