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Athens Marathon Takes Home Four Honors at ‘Events Awards 2018’

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, a significant sports event held annually in Athens, received four honors for excellence at the Events Awards 2018.

Athens Marathon. The Authentic 2018

The Athens Marathon. The Authentic will celebrate its 36th edition, on November 11, 2018 aiming to turn this year's event into a milestone for the years to come.

Countdown to Athens Half Marathon 2018

It’s the final countdown ahead of the 7th Athens Half Marathon on March 18, with a record number of participants set to make it the largest sporting event in spring.

Athens Mayor Honored for Supporting “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis was honored for contributing to the establishment of “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” as a leading international sports event.

Athens Marathon. The Authentic 2017

The “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” celebrates its 35 edition, in modern times,on 12 November 2017 organized by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS).

Hilton Athens Announced Official Hotel of ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’

Hilton Athens is the Official Hotel of this year’s “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, which will take place on November 12 in Athens.

‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’ Named Top Event of the Year

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” recently received four distinctions at the “Event Awards 2017”, including the “Event of the Year” award.

Forbes: Athens’ Marathon Among Top 12 in Europe

A list published on Forbes.com has ranked "Athens Marathon. The Authentic" among the top marathons worth traveling to Europe for.

City of Athens, AEGEAN Focus on Supporting Tourism in Greek Capital

The City of Athens and AEGEAN have launched joint initiatives to support the Greek capital as a year round destination, as arrivals continue to rise.

SEGAS Increases Entry Places for 42 km Athens Marathon to 18,500

Registration for the 2017 "Athens Marathon. The Authentic" opens on Monday, April 10, the Hellenic Athletics Federation - SEGAS has announced.

History in the Making at 34th ‘Athens Marathon – The Authentic’ – Photo Report

The 34th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” made and marked history on Sunday, November 13, attracting thousands of athletes from across the globe to run the classic race from the seaside town of Marathon to the Greek capital.

Minister Kontonis Says 3mn Euros to Fund Greece’s Sports Venues

A total of 3 million euros have been set aside to go towards the upgrade and maintenance of sports venues across Greece, Alternate Sports Minister Stavros Kontonis told a press conference this week ahead of the 34th Athens Marathon - The Authentic, to take place in Athens on...

Athens Marathon. The Authentic 2016

The 34th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” will be held on 13 November 2016 by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) with the support & sponsorship of the state as well as the private sector, celebrating 120 years from the first contemporary Marathon race.

Registration Open for Athens Half Marathon 2016

Registration for the Athens Half Marathon 2016, co-organized by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the City of Athens, has begun!

In Spirit of Sports Titania Hotel Team Runs @ Athens Marathon

Titania Hotel’s team of runners took to the streets on November 8, for the 33rd Athens Marathon - The Authentic, joining athletes of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the 5km run.

Athens Street Pole Vault: Greek Capital to Host New Sport Event in Open Space

The Municipality of Athens and the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) today announced the launch of a five-year cooperation plan regarding three major athletic and tourism events in the Greek capital.

Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau Presents Agenda

The Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) presented its plans and projects for 2015, as part of its ongoing efforts to promote the Greek capital as a leading city break and MICE destination, during a special event last month at the Hellenic Motor Museum.

Pull Your Socks Up, Register for Athens’ Half Marathon!

Registration for the 4th Athens Half Marathon to take place on May 3 has opened and organizers are expecting the numbers this year to break all records.

Crowds Of Children To Take Part In 2014 Athens Marathon’s “Kids Runs”

Seven "Kids Runs" will be held in different municipalities throughout Attica during the “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” event on Sunday 9 November.

Athens Marathon 2014: Call For Volunteer Music Bands, Musicians To Support Runners

The organizing committee of the "Athens Marathon, The Authentic" has put out a call for volunteer music bands and individual musicians to give rhythm and support to the runners of the 32nd marathon event.