Andros Challenge & Festival

The Andros Challenge & Festival is a three-day multi-sport event held in Ormos Korthiou on Andros, a Cycladic island in Greece. Taking place in early June, it combines trail running, open-water swimming, road racing, and a beer-stop fun run into one weekend, offering options for both serious athletes and those seeking a more playful challenge. The trail races are offered in 35, 15, 5.7, and 1 km distances, utilizing certified European hiking paths and old stone-paved tracks. Swimmers can select 11, 3, 1.5, or 1 km open-water courses, and the road program includes 10 and 5 km races through the cobblestone streets of Andros Chora. A unique event is the 1.6 km Drink & Run, featuring beer stations every 400 metres. Beyond the races, the festival includes a climbing wall and evening entertainment with live music and pasta parties.