BE LEGENDARY: ATHENS MARATHON, THE AUTHENTIC
‘Athens Marathon, The Authentic 2021’ is returning to Athens during November 13-14, after two years of absence due to the coronavirus pandemic… The Authentic Marathon is a race that every distance runner should experience at least once in their lives and create memories to keep and share for a lifetime!
After two years of absence for all the racing events, SEGAS (Hellenic Athletics Federation) is returning with a top event for Greece and the whole world!
It all began in the country that gave birth to the Olympic Games and a place called Marathon, a small town on the coast of Attica and about 40km from Athens. Today, the Athens Marathon is organised on this historic Olympic course leading from Marathon to Athens. It is officially measured and the race features the highest international standards concerning every aspect of the organisation.
This event awaits long-distance runners this year to travel the difficult authentic route of 42,195 km and speed up their limits!
A unique event with significant historical importance
Athens Marathon, The Authentic is recognized globally for its historical importance as it carries on the tradition since the first Olympics in 1896. The runners follow the classic marathon route retracing the steps of messenger Pheidippides, who according to legend in 490 BC ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the Athenians’ victory over a Persian army. He then collapsed and died. The drama of this story was the basis for the marathon race to be born at the first modern Olympic Games which took place in Athens in 1896!
Athens Marathon, The Authentic is recognized globally for its historical importance as it carries on the tradition since the first Olympics in 1896. The runners follow the classic marathon route retracing the steps of messenger Pheidippides, who according to legend in 490 BC ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the Athenians’ victory over a Persian army. He then collapsed and died. The drama of this story was the basis for the marathon race to be born at the first modern Olympic Games which took place in Athens in 1896!
The first green edition of Athens Marathon, The Authentic
Following the turn towards a greener way of life, t environmental footprint of the marathon will be reduced significantly as the event’s 3,000 volunteers will use public transport, mainly the metro, at no extra charge and they will move around the city on electric skates and bicycles. Also, the athletes, companions and spectators will receive information on environmental issues by the volunteers who will be introduced for the first time such as the concept of an environmental volunteer.