5km Road Race
SPONSOR:
The 5km race runs through the area surrounding the Castle of Ioannina and the city’s lakeside area, offering a vibrant and enjoyable running experience. The distance is ideal for those taking their first steps into running, as well as for runners of all levels who want to experience the energy of a dynamic race.
About the Race:
- Starting point - Ending: Mavili Square, Molos, Ioannina
- Start Time: 18:30 (and partially in groups)
- Date of race: Saturday, 19/09/2026
Age Categories:
Participation is open to runners born in 2014 or earlier (12 years of age and older). For minors, written parental or legal guardian consent is required and must be submitted upon bib number collection. Submission of the registration form constitutes consent by the parent or legal guardian to the minor’s participation and acceptance of the terms of participation. Participants are advised to undergo a recent medical and cardiological examination prior to participation. The organizers do not require medical certificates. Participation takes place under the exclusive responsibility of the participants.
Bib Numbers & Race Pack Collection:
The collection of bib numbers and race memorabilia will take place at the race secretariat, located at Mavili Square, Ioannina.
Friday 18 September 2026
17:00 - 20:00: Chip, bib number, and race pack collection
Saturday 19 September 2026
10:00 – 18:00: Chip, bib number, and race pack collection
Participation Fee:
- Personal Registration: 15 euros. Discount: 13 euros.
- Group Registration (above 10 people): 13 euros.
- Recognized clubs by the General Secretariat of Sports/EOSLMA-Y (above 10 people): 12 euros.
- The discounted package applies to unemployed individuals, university students (who have not exceeded 30 years of age), and school students. Unemployed individuals and university students are required to present a valid document proving their status at the registration desk on the day they collect their participation package.
- The organizers reserve the right to extend the registration period. However, for registrations completed after 24:00 (midnight) on Sunday, August 30, 2026—subject to availability—an additional fee of €7 per race entry will apply. In this case, discounted participation packages will not be valid.
The Entry Package includes:
- Technical race t-shirt
- Electronic chip timing
- Runner’s bib number
- Collectible finisher’s medal
- Commemorative participation certificate (available for download from the race website once the official results are posted)
- Commemorative wristband
- On-course energy support
- Medical services
- Photos
Route Description
Route Description
Mavili Square → Karamanli Avenue → Ethnikis Antistaseos Street → Garivaldi Street → Akti Miaouli → turnaround point 500 m after the Du Lac Hotel and return via Akti Miaouli → Garivaldi Street → Dionysiou Filosofou Street → finish at Mavili Square.
Timing: Electronic.
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Route Description
Mavili Square → Karamanli Avenue → Ethnikis Antistaseos Street → Garivaldi Street → Akti Miaouli → turnaround point 500 m after the Du Lac Hotel and return via Akti Miaouli → Garivaldi Street → Dionysiou Filosofou Street → finish at Mavili Square.
Timing: Electronic.
Time Limit: 60 minutes
IAAF Athletics
Certified Route
Useful Information
Water Station:
A water station will be located at the 2.5km mark of the course. Bottled water will also be available at the finish area.
- 2.5km: Vikos Natural Mineral Water
NOTE: Runners are requested to dispose of bottles and cups on the right side of the road to facilitate their collection and recycling.
Categories:
a. Men - Women:
1. Up to 39 years old
2. 40 to 49 years old
3. 50 to 59 years old
4. 60 years old and more
b. Minors:
1. 12 - 14 years old (2014-2012)
2. 15 – 17 years old (2011-2009)
Prizes - Awards:
All finishers will receive commemorative medal and diploma of therace, which will be able to download it from the race website after posting the official results. In the overall male/female classification, the 1st male/female winner will receive a cup. Medal and diploma will be awarded to the first three runners. In the age categories (five-year age groups), the top three runners will be awarded a medal and a diploma. Award ceremonies will be held exclusively for the overall categories of the three races. No award ceremonies will take place for the age categories. Αge-category winners will collect their awards from the race secretariat.
Cash prizes: The first three male and female winners of the overall classification will receive cash prizes. The amounts will be 200, 150 and 100 euros respectively.
Registration Types:
There are 2 types:
a. Individual Registrations:These are submitted by individual participants.
b. Group Registrations:
- Group registrations are intended for teams of at least 10 participants who wish to take part in any of the races (30 km, 10 km, or 5 km).Eligible groups include gyms, companies, schools, private and public organizations, travel agencies, as well as groups of friends who wish to participate as a team.
c. Club Registrations:
- These are intended for sports clubs and are available to teams of at least 10 participants who wish to take part in any of the races (30 km, 10 km, or 5 km).Eligible clubs include sports associations recognized and registered with the General Secretariat for Sports, as well as running clubs affiliated with EOSLMA-Y.
For group registration, a Team Leader should be appointed. The Leader of each Team will represent the Team against the organizing committee. The personal data declared by the participant upon submission of entry form are true and correct. In case the entry form is submitted by a third party, it is granted that the participant consents to his/her personal data being given to the Organizing Committee of the event by the third party.
Group registrations can be completed either online or by filling out the group registration Excel form and sending it to info@ioanninalakerun.gr
Safety and Medical Support:
The event provides organized medical support throughout the race, including mobile units and ambulances of the National Emergency Aid Centre (EKAB), volunteer doctors, and trained members of the Hellenic Red Cross Volunteer Samaritans and Rescuers Corps (Ioannina Branch).
The Ioannina Traffic Police, in cooperation with the Ioannina Police Directorate, contributes to traffic regulation and the safe conduct of the event.
All participants are strongly advised to undergo a recent medical and cardiological examination prior to the race.
Participants take part in the event under their exclusive personal responsibility. For minors, parental or legal guardian consent is required.
Acceptance of the terms of participation and the responsible declaration is completed during the online registration process.
Personal Belongings Management:
Competing participants will drop off and collect their personal belongings at the storage area located at the 9th Primary School Soufari Sarai, 31 Glykidon Street, which is 400 meters from the starting point. Athletes are kindly asked not to place valuable items in their bags. The organizers are not responsible for any loss of belongings.
