On Sunday, 1 March 2026, the “60th CISM World Military Cross Country Championships 2026” will take place in the area of Pigi, Municipality of Pyli, Trikala, with the participation of representative teams from thirty-nine (39) CISM member states.

In parallel with the above event, the “1st CISM Balkan Military Cross Country Championship” will also be held, further strengthening the international and regional dimension of this sporting event.

This sporting activity is co-organized by the Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Armed Forces Sports (ΑΣΑΕΔ), through the Hellenic Delegation to CISM, and the Region of Thessaly, with the support of the competent Services of the Hellenic Armed Forces branches, the Headquarters of the Security Forces, the Municipality of Pyli (Trikala), and the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS).

The hosting of this World Military Championship highlights our country as a point of reference for international military sport, promoting the values of fair play, cooperation, and friendship among the Armed Forces of the participating CISM member states.