Greek sports tourism and wellness event, Navarino Challenge, was held from October 18-20, 2024, with a focus on sports, wellness, longevity, and gastronomy.
Now in its 12th year, the event gathered amateur and professional athletes with a wide range of ages and abilities to participate in 63 activities at Costa Navarino and the mMunicipality of Pylos-Nestor in southern Greece.
More than 4,000 participations in the 12th Navarino Challenge ranged in age from 1 month to 72 years. This was up notably on the pre-Covid number of 2,700 in 2019.
Participants represented 28 countries from four continents, including among others the USA, Canada, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, South Korea, Australia, UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy.
The event showcased Navarino Bay, the island of Sphacteria, the Gialova Lagoon, Voidokilia Beach (which are both part of Natura 2000 network), Niokastro, and Paleokastro, as well as Pylos, Chora, Methoni, and Koroni.
Events included a 5K, 10K and half marathon, which was sponsored by North Face. A range of other sponsors also backed the event, such as car hire firm Sixt and appliance brand Miele.
