The Spetses mini Marathon (SMM) event started in 2011 and this year, 2020, is celebrating its’ 10th anniversary. It was that year that the founder and organizer, Marina Koutarelli, put her idea for a sporting event in the province. In these ten years of continuous effort and improvement of the event by Marina Koutarelli and her team, the race has taken on a global dimension as it hosts athletes from 42 different countries and has rightly been designated a “station” in Sports Tourism. Now, the Spetses mini Marathon attracts more and more participants and visitors every year, with the latest number reaching 18,000 on the island of Spetses and even in the off-season.

The importance and success of Spetses mini Marathon is also demonstrated by the fact that it has become an institution – a landmark for the local community of Spetses, which has been enriched with new values. It has breathed new life into it, supporting it economically, socially and culturally. The relationship is two-way, with the Spetsians embracing the SMM as an integral part of the island’s life, not only during its run, but throughout the year. Lead by the Municipality of Spetses, the volunteers of the island are contributing substantially to this great effort, both the SMM and the Triathlon (Spetsathlon).

The Organizing Committee, sponsors, volunteers, great professionals and amateur athletes, have put their signature on this evolution of the event. Spetses mini Marathon, faithful to the needs of its participants, will continue to evolve to keep on top.