"Navarino Challenge" is multiple award-winning sports event (running, swimming, SUP) which aims to increasse awareness regarding childhood obesity and the benefits of healthy living. Supported by the worldwide famous long distance runner, Dean Karnazes and various popular Greek athletes. It is taking place Navarino area in Messenia, Peloponnese one of the most beautiful and unspoiled landscapes in Greece and it is suported and facilitated by the well known Costa Navarino resort.
Welcome
Welcome to the "Navarino Challenge", offering the opportunity to runners to enjoy a magnificent route in a charismatic place that is bounded on the east by Mount Taygetus, on the north by the river Neda and the Arcadian Mountains, satisfying all tastes and wishes.
What
Half Marathon, 10km, 5km and Swimming and SUP
Where
Messenia, in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese
When
The "Navarino Challenge", takes place from Friday, 12th of October 2018 till Sunday 14th of October 2018
Why
Because it is the best way to combine running, swimming or SUP in an amzing route and exploring one of the most interesting, exciting and historic location. Touring around Messenia is like traveling back to the most important phases of Greek history: Homeric cities, Mycenaean tombs, classical temples, ancient theatres, Byzantine churches, Medieval castles, are only few of the landmarks in this magical trip. Messinia offers a wide range of landscape, as visitors can cross its watery ways, enjoy the sea breeze and rest under the shadow of its mythical mountains. The Costa Navarino resort on its own is a worldwide famous travel destination.
How
Contact us and we will make you an unbeatable offer to suit your needs and preferences.
We offer several options varying from short weekend breaks in Messinia including your entry to the race, to a full vacation plan in Messinia and the surrounding area!
Moreover, we can offer you training plans, actual training in the streets and routes of Messinia and of course we will run with you!
For more information and detail please call: +30 6978 524 433
Or email: info[@]runningreece.com
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Happy runs!
Simple Activity Registration: from €25 » BOOK NOW
The Simple Activity offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Navarino on their own and they are going only to participate in RUNNING or SWIMMING. This offer is ideal for those who want plant their trip on their own and let us manage everything related to their activities. Focus only on your favorite sport and we will do the rest…It includes:• BIB number pack with exclusively designed T-shirt• Your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry• Safe keeping of your belonging during the race• many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targetsThe Simple activity offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Navarino on their own. It includes all the logistics of the race entry, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targetsIf you really want to feel like a champion, we are here to support you!
Multiple Activities Registration: from €50 » BOOK NOW
The Mutliple Activities offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Navarino on their own and they are going only to participate in RUNNING AND SWIMMING.
This offer is ideal for those who want plant their trip on their own and let us manage everything related to their activities. Focus only on your favorite sports and we will do the rest…
It includes:
• BIB number pack with exclusively designed T-shirt
• Your registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry for both running and swimming
• Safekeeping of your belonging during the race
• Tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets and much more
The Simple activity offer is addressed to those who wish to come and stay in Navarino on their own. It includes all the logistics of the race entry, tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
If you really want to feel like a champion, we are here to support you!
Running Offer 1: from €250 » BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Navarino Challenge, and get the most out of their participation. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
It includes:
• Accommodation at The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino
• Registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
• Clothing and personal belongings management
• BIB number
• Timing Chip
• Commemorative Medal for participation
• Bag with T-shirt
• many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
It starts from €250 per person (runner or not) for three days/two nights accommodation at The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino
If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €150 per night per person.
- The above (3days/2nights) offer is per person, double occupancy
Running Offer 2: from €95 » BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Navarino Challenge, and get the most out of their participation. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
It includes:
• Accommodation at a 3star Hotel in Navarino
• Registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
• Clothing and personal belongings management
• BIB number
• Timing Chip
• Commemorative Medal for participation
• Bag with T-shirt
• many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
It starts from €95 per person (runner or not) for three days/two nights accommodation at a 3star hotel in Navarino
If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional € 40 per night per person.
- The above (3days/2nights) offer is per person, double occupancy
Running Offer 3: from €375 » BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Navarino Challenge, and get the most out of their participation. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan.
It includes:
• Accommodation at The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino
• Registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry
• Clothing and personal belongings management
• BIB number
• Timing Chip
• Commemorative Medal for participation
• Bag with T-shirt
• many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets
It starts from €375 per person (runner or not) for four days/three nights accommodation at The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino
If you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional €150 per night per person.
- The above (4days/3nights) offer is per person, double occupancy
Running Offer 4: from €150 » BOOK NOW
This offer is ideal for those who want to experience Navarino Challenge, and get the most out of their participation. We have selected the ideal locations for you, and we will suggest you the ideal vacation plan to make the most out of your visit in Messenia.It includes: • Accommodation at 3star hotel in Pylos• Registration to the race and all the logistics of the race entry• Clothing and personal belongings management• BIB number• Timing Chip• Commemorative Medal for participation• Bag with T-shirt• many more like: tips and advice for the specific race, training schedule depending on your personal targets It starts from € 150 per person (runner or not) for a four days/three nights accommodation at 3star hotel in PylosIf you wish to stay longer, you may add as many nights as you want for an additional € 45 per night per person.- The above (4 days/3 nights) offer is per person, double occupancy
Special Running Offer » Get a Custom Quote
Please tell us all your requirements and preferences, how many days you want to spend in Navarino, 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 Navarino.
Group Running Offer » Get a Custom Quote
If 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 Navarino.
Messenia is a prefecture in the Peloponnese, a region of Greece. Messenia is bounded on the east by Mount Taygetus, on the north by the river Neda and the Arcadian Mountains, and on the west and south by the Mediterranean Sea, more specifically on the west by the Ionian Sea, and on the south by the Gulf of Messenia.Messinia is being habited for thousand years, with a great history as a background. Witnesses of its long history are the countless classical, byzantine and newer monuments in the prefecture. Monuments and cultural inheritance of Messinia, in combination with the beautiful landscape that surrounds them, give a magic power to Messinia,that captures even the most demanding visitor.Some of the places that are worth visiting are Kalamata city, Pilos, Methoni, Koroni towns, Ancient Messene, Neda River, Voidokilia beach, Kardamili village, Pollimnio Waterfalls. Ancient Messene is a significant ancient city in terms of its size, form, and state of preservation, and still has much to offer. It possesses not only sanctuaries and public buildings, but also imposing fortifications, and houses and tombs. Αmidst the peaks of Mt. Tetrazio, at the northern end of Messinia, Neda, the only female-gender river of Greece, flows towards the gulf of Kiparissia. Kardamili is a spectacularly beautiful seaside village located in Mani, the coast of Greece defined by travel connoisseurs as the New Côte d'Azur. Set dramatically against a backdrop of crystalline aqua-blue waters, majestic cypress trees, wild olive groves, verdant rolling hills and distant snowcapped mountains, it is one of the prettiest of villages that overlook the calm seas and splendid sunsets of the Messinian Gulf. Voidokilia beach, which is situated at 12 km from the city of Pylos, in the north of the Navarino bay, is not only one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, but maybe also in the Mediterranean Sea. The sheltered bay is referred to in Homer's Odyssey and archaeologists believe it was used by King Nestor as a port in ancient times. Polilimnio Canyon is a magic place with waterfalls and lakes, beautiful wooden bridges that seems it is a hidden paradise. Visitors will be astonished by the wealth waiting for them in the form of local cuisine and will surprisingly discover the fundamental relation between food and enjoyment to the Greek everyday life.
