Athens Marathon. The Authentic
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43rd Athens Marathon. The Authentic
The Athens Marathon. The Authentic is a multi-day running event held in Athens, Greece. The event features a variety of distances and race types to accommodate different participants, including road races and specialized runs. The program includes the following distances:
- Marathon Race (42.195 km)
- 10km Road Race
- 5km Road Race
- 5km Universities Night Run
- 1.200m Kids Race
The event is organized by SEGAS (Hellenic Athletics) with the support of the City of Athens and the Hellenic Olympic Committee. The organizers provide approximately 15 support stations along the course to assist participants. The event typically involves around 75,000 runners and is supported by a large team of approximately 5,000 volunteers.
In addition to the competitive races, the event hosts the Marathon Expo, which is described as a large exhibition of sporting goods in Greece. Other parallel activities include Authentic Talks, featuring speeches by various personalities, and ceremonies related to the Marathon Flame. Registration options are available for both individuals and groups, managed through an official runners' center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
