Spetses mini Marathon is an international 3-day sport event, held every year in October, which includes three foot races and three open-water swimming races as well as events for children. The island and its residents play a major role in the athletic event with their participation in volunteer activities. Drawing over 5,000 competitors across the three days of races, the mini Marathon is open to all sport lovers, fulfilling all needs, either by participating or simply by watching it. Since 2011, the event has won a number of awards, as well as being honored in the Sports Tourism category of 2014 Greek Tourism Awards and according to the Greek press, this has become the biggest annual sport event in Greece outside of Athens.