Athens Half Marathon launches sports events in Greece for 2019

“The great advantage of the Athens Half Marathon is that it can evolve into the starting point of spring running and tourist activities for anyone who wishes to take part in a well-organized race and at the same time visit one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the world,” said Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) President Kostas Panagopoulos, adding that “we are currently in the process of linking the event to culture, arts, health and exercise activities”.

Organized by SEGAS and the Athens Municipality, with the support of the Attica Region and the sponsorship of insurance firm ERGO, the Athens Half Marathon 2019 is expected to attract more than 23,000 runners to the Greek capital this year who will participate in one of three races – the half marathon, the 5km or 3km routes.

“Athens’ half marathon has all the potential to evolve into a large event, not only in terms of sport, but also for the residents and visitors of the city,” said Panagopoulos, who added that this year the number of international participants has increased.

Spring’s largest sporting, the Athens Half Marathon will be celebrated with a series of happenings in the run-up to the big day starting with the inauguration on March 14 of the Athens Half Marathon Expo at the of Helexpo Maroussi Exhibition Center, where participants can learn about the latest products and trends.

On race day (Sunday), runners will have to be in their places at Syntagma Square (Amalias Ave) at 9am for the official opening of the 21,100km race.