Patras hosts second annual Nikos Argyropoulos Coastal Road race

The second annual Coastal Road of Patras ‘Nikos Argyropoulos’ was held on September 13, 2026, in the Vrachneika area of Patras. Organized by the SMACH Feidippides Marathon Club in collaboration with the Region of Western Greece and under the auspices of the Municipality of Patras, the event saw participation from approximately 700 runners and children.

The race featured various distances, including a 10km route, a 5km route, a 1000m race for children, and a 200m race for individuals with special needs. The event aimed to honor the legacy of the great marathon runner Nikos Argyropoulos and establish a recurring end-of-summer athletic tradition in the region.

Patras Mayor Kostas Peletidis and Deputy Mayor Takis Petropoulos attended the event to present awards to the winners. Officials noted the success of the organization and the growing momentum of athletic events in the city, highlighting the race's ability to attract diverse participants from across Western Greece.