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Greek Athlete Charalampos Pitsolis Wins 39th Athens Marathon

Greek runner Charalampos Pitsolis is the winner of the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic”.

Runners From Across the Globe Unite in Greece for 39th Athens Marathon

Greece welcomes 45,000 runners from 92 countries for this year’s Athens Marathon on Sunday, November 13.

Greece Prepares to Welcome Runners for the 39th Athens Marathon

Thousands of athletes from across the globe will be participating in the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic” to take place on November 13.

Attica’s Coastal Area, Islands Still Unknown to Foreign Travelers

Attica’s coastal area and islands are still unknown to many of the Greek capital’s foreign visitors, according to a survey by GBR Consulting.

Greek Runner Wins 38th Athens Marathon

Greek runner Konstantinos Gkelaouzos was the first to pass the finish line of the 38th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” on Sunday.

‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic’ Ready to Make its Comeback

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” will make its comeback to the Greek capital during November 13-14, following its absence last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Registration for 2021 Athens Marathon Event Opens September 1

Registration for this year’s “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” opens on September 1 on the event’s official website.

Virtual Athens Marathon 2020: How to Register

Six simple steps have to be followed to participate in the upcoming Virtual Athens Marathon 2020 event.

Athens Hoteliers Call for New Strategy, Improved Tourism Policies

Hoteliers in Athens are calling for a new strategy and improved policies in order to meet current challenges and further enhance tourism in the Greek capital.

Greek Tennis Star Tsitsipas Aces His Way to the Top

Greek tourism stands to gain yet again after one more of its athletes, Stefanos Tsitsipas, was named ATP Finals champion on Sunday.

Global Spotlight on Greece as ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic 2019’ Breaks All Records

Over 60,000 runners from 120 countries showed up in the Greek capital on Sunday, to participate in the 37th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” event.

Greek Basketball Legend Nick Galis to Attend 7th Navarino Challenge

Greek basketball legend Nick Galis will be the honored guest of the 7th Navarino Challenge, which will take place at Costa Navarino during October 11-13.

Attica Region, Hotel Chamber Join Forces for Tourism

The Region of Attica and the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels have agreed to cooperate towards the development of additional tourism options in Attica.

Athens Half Marathon to Mark the Launch of Sports Events in Greece for 2019 

The 8th Athens Half Marathon, which this year takes place on March 17, can serve as the spring launch event of all sporting events in Greece, according to the organizers.

Greek Athletic Body SEGAS Joins Forces with Defense Ministry

The Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the Defense Ministry have agreed to cooperate in the area of sports after signing a memorandum of cooperation.

Athens Half Marathon 2018 Breaks Last Year’s Record, Authentic Marathon Wins Gold

Some 21,000 sport lovers from 55 countries participated in this year’s Athens Half Marathon 2018 held in the Greek capital.

Athens Half Marathon 2018 Set to Go on March 18

The Greek capital is ready to welcome thousands of amateur and professional runners for the 7th Athens Half Marathon on March 18.

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.

All Eyes on Greece: Athens Marathon to Welcome Athletes from 101 Countries

Amateur and professional runners from as far Andorra, the Ivory Coast and Antarctica will be in the Greek capital on November 12 to compete in the 35th "Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic".

Greece Welcomes Sports Tourism, Still Needs to Set a Target

All the more destinations in Greece are tapping into sports as a way to promote their offerings and attract visitors. Is sports tourism the next big thing?