Race certified by Finishers: event approved by the organizer

Athens Half Marathon (Poseidon) 2027

« Ride the wave, push your limits »
Next event date confirmed
See more about the offers
Photo credits: Boris Pilipenko

The event in a few words

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)! 😉

4 reasons to join this race

Discover Athens differently 🏛️
Here, you'll get the perfect compromise between historic monuments, city center and seaside! Located just south of Athens in the Attica periphery, Paleó Fáliro will be the stage for your performance. This race has nothing to do with the other half marathon in early March, so each has its own specificities, and it would be a shame to miss them! 💪
Take a dip after the race 😝
Yes, you'll be steps from the sea, so it would be a shame not to take advantage of it! Even if the water won't be very warm, that's no valid excuse to back out! Everyone knows that cold is good for runner recovery! 🤓
A fast course 🏎️
Straight lines, a few turns and more straight lines! On this race, you'll have to look straight ahead so you don't lose time. Easier said than done, since the sea views and historic monuments will only catch your eye! 👀
A crazy atmosphere 🥳
The harbor, the sun, the lounging around... Isn't that the perfect cocktail to gather as many supporters as possible? Yes, you won't lack motivation on the course because there will be people all along the way! 👏

A distance for every taste

Half Marathon

Road RunningThe most popular
  • Sunday, April 25, 2027 at 8:30 AM
  • 1 loopx21.0975 km

A few more words

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.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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.

Focus

Semi-Marathon d'Athènes (Poséidon)
Semi-Marathon d'Athènes (Poséidon)
Semi-Marathon d'Athènes (Poséidon)
Semi-Marathon d'Athènes (Poséidon)
Semi-Marathon d'Athènes (Poséidon)