Athens Santa Run 2025: Join the Festive Charity Run!
The City of Athens, through the Organization of Culture, Sports and Youth (OPANDA), together with the largest running club, the Offline Running Association, invites you to participate in the beloved festive Athens Santa Run 2025. This event, combining the spirit of the holidays, positive energy, and exercise, will take place on Sunday, December 21, 2025.
The race will kick off at 10:00 a.m. from the Athens City Hall (63 Athinas Street). The aim is for both children and adults to actively participate in an event with a significant social purpose, spreading a message of solidarity and transforming the city center into a large festive celebration. Athens is getting ready to be filled with Christmas colors and smiles!
What is the Santa Run?
The Santa Run is a global phenomenon, a much-loved and established event held in major, iconic, and vibrant cities around the world, such as Tokyo, New York, London, Athens, Venice, Budapest, and Madrid. It’s an opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit while contributing to a good cause.
The Route: A Festive Tour of Athens (2.8 km)
The charitable, festive, and symbolic Athens Santa Run covers a distance of 2.8 kilometers. The route is designed to showcase the heart of Athens:
- Start: Athens City Hall (63 Athinas Street)
- Continues: Athinas Street (with a view of the Acropolis)
- Turns: Ermou Street
- Proceeds to: Agion Asomaton
- Continues onto: Piraeus Street
- Reaches: Omonia Square
- Finishes: Returns to Athinas Street, concluding with a festive finish at the historic Kotzia Square
This joyful route promises a unique experience for all participants.
For a Good Cause: Supporting Vulnerable Groups
The Athens Santa Run is more than just a race; it’s an event with a strong social mission. Part of the proceeds from your participation will be donated to:
- The Reception and Solidarity Center of the City of Athens (K.Y.A.D.A.): This organization provides crucial support to vulnerable social groups affected by poverty, exclusion, and social isolation. K.Y.A.D.A. offers daily assistance, accommodation, meals, and social integration services to those most in need.
- Sports Equipment for OPANDA: A portion of the proceeds will also go towards acquiring sports equipment for the needs of the City of Athens’ Organization of Culture, Sports and Youth, further promoting sports and well-being in the community.
Registrations: How to Participate
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this festive and charitable event!
- Register via: more.com
- Support: Your registration directly supports the charitable efforts of the Athens Santa Run 2025.
- Limited Participation:
- Adults: Limited to 1,000 participants
- Children: Limited to 300 participants
- Children’s Participation: Free of charge!
Pick-up Information:
- When: On the same day of the event (December 21, 2025)
- Where: From the registration area at Kotzia Square
What You Get: All participants will receive a Santa Claus costume, a commemorative finisher’s medal, and gifts from the event sponsors, adding to the festive experience.
Join us in spreading joy, solidarity, and Christmas cheer through the streets of Athens!
