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Record-breaking 40th Athens Marathon Sends Message of Peace

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” 2023 breaks new record with 17,000 runners reaching the finish line.

Athens in World Limelight for Marathon Weekend

Runners and visitors from across the globe are in Greece for the 40th anniversary of the historic Athens Marathon this weekend.

Greece Bets on Athens Marathon to Promote Sports Tourism

The Tourism Ministry and SEGAS are looking to work together to promote the “Athens Marathon The Authentic” event and sports tourism in Greece.

Thessaloniki Gets Ready for 17th International ‘Alexander the Great’ Marathon

Thessaloniki in northern Greece is preparing to host the 17th International ‘Alexander the Great’ Marathon-bwin on April 30.

Rhodes 2023 Marathon to Welcome Runners from 35 Countries

The Greek island of Rhodes will host athletes from more than 35 countries for the 8th Rhodes International Marathon in late April.

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.

Mykonos Shows its ‘Sporty’ Side at 1st Running Festival

The island of Mykonos has added sports activities to its tourism offering, following the success of its first ever running festival.

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.

Registration for 2022 Athens Half Marathon Event Opens

Registration for the 2022 Athens Half Marathon event will open on Friday, January 28.

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.

Spotlight on Athens Marathon #iAMAuthentic this Weekend

Everything is ready for the 38th Athens Marathon. The Authentic, which kicks off for the first time this weekend after the outbreak of Covid-19.

‘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.

Registration Open for Athens Half Marathon 2021 Event

Registration is open for the Athens Half Marathon 2021 event that is scheduled to take place in the Greek capital on September 12.

Athens Virtual Marathon Event Gets Extension Due to High Demand

The ongoing Athens Virtual Marathon event has been extended due to the increasing interest of runners from all over the world.

Virtual Athens Marathon 2020: How to Register

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

Special Virtual Athens Marathon 2020 Announced for November

Following the cancellation of this year's "Athens Marathon. The Authentic", organizers have decided to hold a virtual edition of the event during November 8-22.

‘Run Greece’ Series of Events Canceled for 2020

The running events of Run Greece 2020, scheduled to take place in seven Greek cities in September and October, have been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

SEGAS Moves Athens Half Marathon 2020 to September

The Athens Half Marathon 2020 event has been rescheduled to take place on Sunday, September 20, in the Greek capital.