The Route of Kleosthenis, from Ancient Pisa to Ancient Olympia, a 5 km race in honour of Kleosthenis, King of Ancient Pisa, who, together with Iphitos of Ilida and Lycurgus of Sparta, established the institution of Truce.

Runners from Greece and 11 other countries—Sweden, Moldova, Germany, Poland, Brazil, Uganda, Kenya, Taiwan, El Salvador, China, and Lebanon—set off from Ancient Pisa on the afternoon of Friday, 24 April. They ran past the tombs of the Hellanodikai, the Temple of Demeter Chamyne, in front of the International Olympic Academy, alongside the ancient Stadium of Olympia, and finished at the entrance of the Town Hall of Ancient Olympia.

The first three women were:
Konstantina Tsoukala
Karolina Pietraszek, Poland
Georgia Klironomou

The first three men were:
Ilias Giannikopoulos
Nathan Mayega Mukasa, Uganda
Frayuri Bai, China

The event was held with the decisive contribution of the Supreme Sports Council of the Armed Forces (A.S.A.E.D.). Present were the President of the Municipal Community of Pisa, Sofoklis Sofianopoulos; the Deputy Mayor of Ancient Olympia, Mr. Antonis Chrysanthakopoulos; Olympic wrestler Mrs. Maria-Louiza Vryoni; and four-time world champion in Weightlifting, Mrs. Maria Christoforidi.

At the award ceremony area, an information stand operated by the National Organization for the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions, distributing informational material and souvenirs.

All events were organized by the Federation of Olympia AMKE, with co-organizers the Region of Western Greece, the Municipalities of Ilida, Pyrgos and Ancient Olympia, and the Supreme Sports Council of the Armed Forces (A.S.A.E.D.). The International Olympic Truce Centre participated as a cooperating support body, with the support of the Region of Attica and #BEACTIVE.

The events were held under the auspices of the Ministries of National Defence; Education, Religious Affairs and Sports; Rural Development and Food; and Tourism; the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO); the International Military Sports Council (CISM); the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC); the International Olympic Academy (IOA); the National Olympic Academy of Greece; the Association of Olympic Games Participants; and the Hellenic Olympians Association.

Volunteer support was provided by the Hellenic Red Cross, Corps of Volunteer Samaritans, Rescuers and Lifeguards of the Amaliada Regional Department; the Hellenic Red Cross, Pyrgos Regional Department; the 1st Scout System of Ilioupoli; E.O.PY.D. Vrachneika; S.E.DI.P. of Western Achaia; Olympia Runners; and Run Amaliada.

Media sponsors included ERT, ERT3, ERT Pyrgos, ERA Sport 101.8, ERT News Radio 105.8, PSAT, Running News.gr, OVI and apopseis.gr.

In our effort to keep alive the history and values of our land, we wish to thank our supporters for their contribution and assistance, which greatly supports the promotion and achievement of our purpose.

Main Supporter: TURBOMED – Yiannis Paraskevopoulos.
Official Supporters: THEONI Natural Mineral Water, AVANCE car rental, Karavias Art Insurance.
Supplier-Supporters: Olympia Odos, GAIAOHOS CAPITAL S.A., Xenia – The Hospitality Experience, Ktima Brintziki, X-TREME STORES, BARAT biscuits, DOLE, the Panegialios Union of Cooperatives, the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (ETHEAS), Kalomoiris ILVIGAL, Fargeco Hellas, PANINI FOODS, Karnaros Bakery and Bioilis Organic Products – Olive Oil Trade.

The organizers warmly thank the Hellenic Police for the coordination and safe conduct of the actions, the National Emergency Aid Centre (EKAV), as well as the Presidents of the Local Communities, the Cultural Associations and the residents of all the Local Communities along the Route of Truce Trail, for the excellent hospitality they offered to the runners of the Route of Truce 2026.

You can read the full press release on the three-day events HERE.