# Ioannina Lake Run 20th anniversary > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ioannina-lake-run-20th-anniversary > Updated: 2026-09-29T10:15:09.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 5. The Ioannina Lake Run celebrated its 20th anniversary in Ioannina, Greece, with a large-scale series of events. Initial preparations included a four-day experience at Mavili Square and the ‘Isalos Grammi’ (Parallel Line) art exhibition at the Technochoros gallery, which featured works by students from the School of Fine Arts of Ioannina. The anniversary event achieved record participation, with totals reported between 7,000 and 8,000 participants across various race distances. The program included a 30-kilometer run around Lake Pamvotis, a 10-kilometer race, and a 5-kilometer run. To promote inclusivity, the event featured a 1,000-meter race for individuals with visual, motor, and intellectual impairments, alongside races for primary school students, a Family Run, and a ‘Baby Lake Run’ involving over 50 strollers. In the competitive segments, Konstantinos Stamoulis secured his seventh victory in the 30 km race with a time of 1:37:04, while Athanasia Kokorou set a new women’s course record in the same distance at 1:50:11. Nikos Stamoulis won both the 10 km and 5 km races, and Denisa Balla won the women’s 5 km category. Allwyn Hellas served as a major sponsor for the event. Local businesses also participated, such as energy company Volton, which hosted an interactive booth featuring games via QR codes to connect with the local community. The celebrations concluded with a commemorative event attended by local government, political, and business leaders, as well as 14 of the 21 former winners of the competition. ## Claims - More than 7,000 runners participated in the Ioannina Lake Run. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The 30 km Lake Run saw a record participation of over 3,000 runners. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Konstantinos Stamoulis won the 30 km race with a time of 1:37:04. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Athanasia Kokkorou won the women's 30 km race with a time of 1:50:11, breaking the previous record. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Registrations have opened for the Stymphalia Lake Run 2026, scheduled for October 18, 2026. (single source) - The Stymphalia Lake Run will feature 5km, 10km, and half marathon routes. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Greek sporting events feature martial arts and Ioannina Lake Run Greece hosted significant sporting events in September 2026, including a martial arts demonstration in Meliki and the 20th anniversary of the Ioannina Lake Run, which drew over 7,000 runners. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-sporting-events-feature-martial-arts-and-ioannina-lake-run ### 2026-09-25: Ioannina Lake Run celebrates 20 years with 7,000 runners The 20th Ioannina Lake Run drew over 7,000 runners, with record participation in the 30km race. Meanwhile, registrations have opened for the Stymphalia Lake Run 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ioannina-lake-run-celebrates-20-years-with-7000-runners ### 2026-09-22: Ioannina Lake Run celebrates 20th anniversary with record participation The 20th Ioannina Lake Run set participation records with 8,000 runners. Key winners included Konstantinos Stamoulis and record-breaker Athanasia Kokorou during the three-day event in Greece. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ioannina-lake-run-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-record-participation-1 ### 2026-09-19: Ioannina Lake Run celebrates 20th anniversary with record participation The 20th anniversary of the Ioannina Lake Run in Greece saw a record 7,000 participants across various races, including a 30km loop around Lake Pamvotis and inclusive events for people with disabilities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ioannina-lake-run-celebrates-20th-anniversary-with-record-participation ### 2026-09-16: Ioannina Lake Run celebrates 20th anniversary in Greece The 20th anniversary of the Ioannina Lake Run in Greece will feature over 7,000 runners and a special art exhibition by local fine arts students to celebrate the milestone. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ioannina-lake-run-celebrates-20th-anniversary-in-greece --- Cite as: Ioannina Lake Run 20th anniversary. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ioannina-lake-run-20th-anniversary