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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.

Over 40 Activities Announced for Navarino Challenge 2023 Event

The Navarino Challenge event this year will offer over 40 sporting activities at Costa Navarino and Pylos during October 13-15.

Marketing Greece: New Festival to Introduce Autumn Side of Kefalonia

The new “Stay Active Kefalonia” festival will introduce the autumn side of the Ionian island with events including hiking, sea kayaking, cycling and a marathon.

Rhodes Marathon 2024 to Take Place in April, Registrations Open

The 2024 Rhodes Marathon, an annual celebration of the international running community, will take place on April 21 next year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Athens Marathon will Welcome 63,000 Runners in 2019 – Online Registration Opens

Online registration for the Athens Marathon - The Authentic, which as of this year will be a two-day event in the Greek capital, has opened.

IAAF Honors ‘Athens Marathon’ with World Athletics Heritage Plaque

The “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” event has been honored with the World Athletics Heritage Plaque by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Athens-Attica Ready to Host FVW 2019 Workshop

German tour operators and travel agents will become acquainted with Athens and Attica at the "FVW workshop Athens-Attica 2019" during March 27-31.

Polish Tourists to Discover Attica via New TUI Flights from Warsaw and Katowice

TUI Poland, a member of TUI Group, will launch seasonal flights to Athens from the cities of Warsaw and Katowice for summer 2019.

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.

Athens Mayor Honored for Supporting City’s Marathon Events

Athens Mayor Giorgos Kaminis was honored for contributing to the establishment of Athens' Marathon and Half Marathon as leading international sports events.