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"Road of Faith 2026" in Chios: From Volissos to Agia Markellatranslated

July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

The Union of Sports Associations S.E.G.A.S. CHIOU - SAMOU, under the auspices of the Holy Metropolis of Chios, organizes again this year the "Way of Faith" which will take place on a public road, on Thursday, July 30, from Volissos to Agia Markella, in three routes of 6.5 km, 1.5 km and 1 km. Athletes from associations - members of SEGAS, members of Health Runners associations as well as free practitioners of all categories have the right to participate, as long as they meet the conditions detailed in the attached announcement of the competitions from EAS SEGAS of Chios - Samos.

In detail:

1. CATEGORY : Race on Public Road.

2. DATE OF PERFORMANCE: Thursday 30 July 2026

3. VENUE: Provincial road of Volissos - Ag. Markellas.

Starts – Finishes:

• VOLISSO SQUARE for 6500M.

• Ending for all categories: HOLY PILGRIMAGE OF SAINT MARKELLAS (in front of the main entrance)

4. DISTANCES – CATEGORIES – AGES:

5. HOW TO START:

The start for male and female athletes who belong to each of the following pairs of the A/C, K16 A/K and K14 A/K categories will take place separately and according to the following times:

1. 09.00 start of the MEN'S 6,400M and...

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Vasile Constantinescu

This year I will also try the 6.5 km from Volissos, because the road to Agia Markella is beautiful and quiet. I ran the short stretch once with my older boy two years ago and really enjoyed it. Who knows, maybe we'll see you at the start on July 30.

Cristina Ionescu

I'm glad that this race is being held again. Last year I went with my husband to Agia Markella on foot, on the same road, and it seemed very peaceful, exactly as Vasile says. Maybe I'll try the 1.5 km too, because 6.5 seems a bit much for my knees.

Максим Воробьёв

Good idea, the road from Volissos to Agia Markella is really quiet. Last year I walked the same 6.5 km when I was in Chios with my daughter, and my knees ached for two days. Maybe some of our people will go in 2026, I wonder how things are with registration for foreigners.

Марина Андреева

Yes, the road there is really calm, almost without cars. Last year I also walked these 6.5 km from Volissos, only in the opposite direction, and my knees hurt for a week afterwards. And the announcement doesn’t say anything about registration for foreigners, maybe you can clarify in the application itself on the SEGAS website?