You may already know the Athens Half Marathon, but do you know the Athens Poseidon Half Marathon? 🤔 Well, don't panic, we're here to introduce you to this Athenian race, as proud as a Greek God! ⚡ At the end of April, you'll set sail for Athens and the Bay of Faliro. Between the Flisvos port, the National Opera and the Ilisos river, you'll discover the capital of Greece from a different angle 📐. Yes, it's not for nothing that the race bears the name of Poseidon, because you'll be as close as possible to the water 🌊. Don't worry, you're not signing up for a triathlon! 🏊♂️ You'll admire the sea from the quays, a feast for the eyes while staying dry... 🤩 Well, maybe not so dry, because you're likely to sweat a lot! 🥵
"On the Poseidon Half Marathon, you'll go full throttle" 🚀. What? You don't know this Greek saying? 🤯 It's about time you found out, because here you'll be able to chase a fast time! ⏱️ With several distances to choose from, you won't have time to get bored! Casual Sunday runner or athlete looking for performance 💪, everyone will find a race to suit their sneakers (or their trident, if your name is Poseidon 🔱). From the kids' race to the charity race of 1 to 2 km, to the 5 km and the quarter marathon (10.55 km) on the road, up to the prestigious Half Marathon 🏆, you'll have the chance to run along the shores of the Aegean Sea, and all of it under the sun! 🌞 Because yes, Greece without the sun isn't really Greece! So you'll need to bring out the sunscreen if you don't want to look like the crayfish you might have come across earlier in the sand 🦐.
Besides, after crossing the finish line 🏁, you'll be able to enjoy the beach with your feet up! 👣 We all know recovery is the most important thing! 💆♀️ So after pushing yourself during the race, why not also enjoy all the historical and cultural wonders of the Greek capital? 🤓 Visit the Acropolis and its museum for a dive into Antiquity 📖, or stroll through the picturesque Pláka district 🏘️, with its narrow alleys and local taverns 🍽️. If you prefer nature, a trip to Cape Sounion to admire the famous Temple of Poseidon (the famous one) at sunset is a must 🌅.
So lace up your shoes, sharpen your trident and head to the start line of the Athens Half Marathon (Poseidon)! 😉
For the half marathon, you'll run the quarter marathon loop twice (10.55 km)! 🤓 The start and finish are on the track of the Paleo Faliro Cultural and Sports Center. On each loop, you'll run alongside the battleship Averof and the trireme Olympias, cross the entire Flisvos marina, then do an out-and-back on Poseidonos Avenue up to Amfitheas Avenue, in Alimos. You'll then pass through Agios Georgios Park and run on the rooftops of the Esplanade buildings, before heading to the Water Square, the tall columns and the Kallithea nautical marina 🌊. Aid stations every 2.5 km and a time limit of 3 hours: after that, the road is reopened to traffic and you continue on the sidewalk at your own risk.
From the Faliro Cultural and Sports Center, you will head towards the Flisvos marina 🚤. You will cross the marina and then arrive at the Trocadero tram stop, continuing straight along Poseidonos Avenue in the direction of the sea 🌊. You will pass by the sports fields and the Agios Georgios park, heading towards the Esplanade. Then you will take the path of the Water Square and the tall columns 🏛️. After passing them, you will go to the Kallithea marina and then turn back to reach the finish line! 🏁 Be careful, the time limit is set at 1h45.
For the 5 km, you'll start in front of the Cultural and Sports Center of the municipality of Faliro 📍, near the battleship Averof. You'll then turn right, heading toward the Flisvos marina, which you'll run through 🚤. At the Trocadero tram stop, you'll turn right until you reach the traffic lights on Poseidonos Avenue, then turn left toward Agia Skepi. You'll treat yourself to a real condensed taste of the city! 🏙️ You'll even enjoy a bit of greenery as you cross fields and the Agios Georgios park heading toward the Esplanade. You'll even run on the rooftops of buildings with remarkable architecture, a section you won't find anywhere else! Once on the Esplanade, you'll continue straight ahead toward the tall columns 🏛️. You'll then turn back to reach the finish line at the Cultural Sports Center! 🏁
For this charity run, you will complete one or two loops (1 or 2 km), on the asphalt of the Flisvos marina! 🚤
A 1 km kids' race is organized at 12:15 pm. If a sponsor covers the cost of the race, the proceeds from the "Poseidon Athens Kids Run" will go directly to the "ALMA" Association for children with intellectual disabilities and autism 🧒.
Registration costs €9 until October 31, 2026, €10 until December 31, 2026, €11 until February 28, 2027 and €12 until March 20, 2027 (then €14 last-minute until April 24, 2027, subject to availability). Children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent 👨👩👧👦.
You can pick up your bib in a room of the Palaio Faliro municipal indoor gymnasium "Sofia Befon" (Ioannou Avgeri Street, 200 meters past the battleship "Averof"):
on Thursday, April 22, 2027 from 12 pm to 8 pm;
on Friday, April 23, 2027 from 12 pm to 8 pm;
on Saturday, April 24, 2027 from 11 am to 7 pm.
To collect it, you need to:
present the registration confirmation email;
present a form of ID (ID card, passport or driver's license).
All races will start from the Cultural and Sports Center of the municipality of Paleo Faliro, on Sunday, April 25, 2027 at:
8:30 am for the half marathon and the quarter marathon (10.55 km), starting on the center's track
11:15 am for the 5 km run, starting in front of the center, near the battleship Averof
11:15 am for the 5 km walk, right after the start of the 5 km run
12:15 pm for the kids' race
12:15 pm for the charity race, after the start of the kids' race
All finishes take place on the center's track.
No, no medical certificate is required. However, the regulations recommend having a medical examination before taking part.
You must be at least 18 years old to run the half marathon. Children can take part in the Kids Run (1 km), registered by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 7 must be accompanied by a parent.
Aid stations are provided at the starting point and along the course every 2.5 km.
In particular, for the half marathon:
2.5 km: water, banana
5 km: water, isotonic drink, banana
7.5 km: water, banana
10 km: water, isotonic drink, banana
12.5 km: water, banana
15 km: water, isotonic drink, banana
17.5 km: water, banana
At the finish, you will find water, isotonic drinks, bananas, bars, etc.
Bib number with safety pins
Electronic timing chip
Bib number sticker
Race T-shirt (if you ordered it when registering)
Gifts from supporters and sponsors
Payment invoice (24% VAT included)
Race participation medal
Electronic race participation certificate
Individual or team prizes. In total, 35 prizes across all races
Pacemaker runner service for the half marathon and the quarter marathon
Portable toilets along the course
Pick-up service for runners who drop out of the race
Aid stations with water/isotonic drinks/bananas along the course, as well as at the finish line
Baggage drop area next to the start line
Various refreshing drinks in the finish area
Showers at the finish
Also you can say Toilets at the start and finish.
You can also choose to get the race T-shirt, by adding:
€19 for a cotton T-shirt OR a technical T-shirt
Full packet also includes 1 tshirt plus the memorabilia products.
Yes:
3 hours for the half marathon;
1h45 for the quarter marathon.
Pacers are planned for the half marathon and the quarter marathon, but the organizers specify that their presence cannot be guaranteed. Target paces will be announced before the race.
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