Serres Racing Circuit
Serres Racing Circuit at a glance
- Location
- Serres, Central Macedonia
- Type
- road course
- Length
- 3.186 km (1.98 mi)
- Turns
- 16
- Direction
- clockwise
- Surface
- asphalt
- Opened
- 1998
- Owner
- Municipality of Serres (majority stake, via Serres Circuit S.A.)
- Capacity
- 10,000
- Address
- Serres Circuit, 62100
- Website
- serrescircuit.gr/en
Track map and layout
Serres Racing Circuit is Greece's largest permanent circuit, a 3.186 km lap in the north of the country near the city of Serres, with 16 corners (nine right-handers, seven lefts) across a track width of 12 to 15 metres. It is the only Greek circuit built and certified to FIA and FIM standards, with safety specifications sufficient for racing up to Formula 3 level, giving it a higher international standing than the older, smaller Athens Megara Circuit further south. The layout mixes longer straights with a technical infield, and the surface has been resurfaced twice, in 2012 and again in 2021, to keep it current.
Configurations
| Layout | Length | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Full circuit | 3.19 km | standard 3.186 km configuration used for all major racing and track day activity |
Events and race weekends
Serres Racing Circuit hosts the bulk of Greece's national car and motorcycle racing calendar, along with driving-school and track day programmes run by circuit partners. It is also the annual home of the Serres Circuit Run, a three-day endurance running event held on the track itself that includes 24-hour, 12-hour and 6-hour ultra races, a very different use of the same closed-road environment that draws runners rather than racers.
| Event | Series | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek national car and motorcycle championship rounds | various Greek national series | varies | Serres is Greece's main FIA/FIM-graded venue for national racing |
| Serres Circuit Run | Ultra-distance running event | varies | 24h/12h/6h endurance races held on the closed circuit, not a motorsport event |
Getting there and parking
The circuit is a short drive from the city of Serres in Central Macedonia, in the north of Greece, roughly 90 minutes' drive from Thessaloniki. Thessaloniki International Airport is the practical gateway for most visitors, with Serres itself also served by intercity trains from Thessaloniki.
- Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) · about 90 min drive
Parking
General on-site parking is available for event and track day visitors, with pricing and arrangements set per event by the circuit operator.
Serres is well connected to Thessaloniki by both motorway and rail, making Thessaloniki a practical base with a wider choice of flights and hotels.
Hotels and camping near Serres Racing Circuit
The city of Serres itself has a modest range of hotels within easy reach of the circuit, while many visitors instead base themselves in Thessaloniki, roughly 90 minutes away, for a wider choice of accommodation and better flight connections.
Where to look
Serres city centre for proximity to the circuit; Thessaloniki for a larger choice of hotels and international flight access.
Track days, driving experiences and lap records
Serres runs a regular programme of track days and driving-school sessions for cars and motorcycles, bookable through the circuit and through Greek third-party organisers, alongside its national racing calendar.
Who runs days here
Spectator guide
As Greece's premier national circuit, Serres has more developed spectator facilities than Athens Megara, including a media centre, VIP rooms overlooking the pits and dedicated broadcast rooms, reflecting its role hosting the country's top-level national championships.
Seating
Grandstand and VIP viewing concentrated around the pit straight and start-finish complex.
Best places to watch
The pit straight and adjoining braking zone give the clearest view of the action for most events.
Weather
- June-September: hot, dry summer typical of inland northern Greece, often above 30°C
History of Serres Racing Circuit
Greece's flagship circuit
Serres Racing Circuit was built by the Municipality of Serres in Central Macedonia, with construction beginning around 1995 and the track opening for competition in May 1998, a few months after the smaller Athens Megara Circuit became the country's first permanent racing venue. At 3.186 km it was immediately the largest circuit in Greece, and it was purpose-built to meet FIA and FIM construction and safety specifications, giving it a higher international grading than any other Greek facility and enabling it to host racing up to Formula 3 level.
National home of Greek motorsport
Since opening, Serres has functioned as the principal venue for Greece's national car and motorcycle racing championships, hosting the bulk of the country's organised competitive calendar. Its facilities, including a media centre, VIP rooms overlooking the pit straight and multiple broadcast rooms, were built to support televised national-level events, reflecting the circuit's status as the country's flagship motorsport facility rather than a purely grassroots venue.
Resurfacing and modern era
The circuit's asphalt has been renewed twice since opening, first in 2012 and again in 2021, keeping the surface competitive for modern racing machinery and track day use. Alongside its motorsport role, the circuit has taken on a second life each year as the venue for the Serres Circuit Run, a three-day ultra-distance running event featuring 24-hour, 12-hour and 6-hour races held on the closed track, an unusual dual use that brings a very different crowd to the same tarmac. Today Serres continues to anchor Greek national motorsport alongside a steady programme of track days and driving-school activity.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Serres Racing Circuit?+
The full circuit is 3.186 km (1.980 miles) long with 16 turns, making it the largest permanent circuit in Greece.
Is Serres Greece's main racing circuit?+
Yes. It is the only Greek circuit built and certified to FIA and FIM specifications, with safety standards sufficient for racing up to Formula 3 level, and it hosts most of the country's national championship calendar.
When did Serres Racing Circuit open?+
It opened in May 1998, a few months after the smaller Athens Megara Circuit, which is Greece's other permanent circuit.
What is the Serres Circuit Run?+
It is an annual three-day ultra-distance running event held on the closed circuit, featuring 24-hour, 12-hour and 6-hour races, separate from the venue's motorsport activity.
How do you get to Serres Racing Circuit?+
Most visitors fly into Thessaloniki International Airport and drive around 90 minutes to Serres; the city is also reachable from Thessaloniki by intercity train.
Other tracks nearby
- Athens Megara Circuit · 343 km · road course
- MotorPark Romania · 477 km · road course
- Autodromo del Levante · 568 km · road course
- Transilvania Motor Ring · 601 km · road course
- Circuito di Pescara · 792 km · historic circuit (defunct)
- Hungaroring · 799 km · road course
Facts checked against 3 sources including the official circuit website. Last reviewed 2026-09-11.