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43rd Authentic Marathon of Athens preparations

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Preparations are advancing for the 43rd Authentic Marathon of Athens, scheduled for November 7-8, 2026. Officials recently unveiled the event’s commemorative medal, designed by sculptor Kyriakos Rokos, and the official race T-shirt at the Acropolis Museum. The marathon event is seeing increased international interest following its inclusion in the elite tier expected to host a record-breaking 85,000 runners. To manage this high volume of the World Athletics federation. participants, organizers have recruited a record 5,000 volunteers from Greece and 30 other countries. These volunteers, aged 15 to 84, will provide support in areas such as nutrition, security, and clothing. Due to the increased participation, organizers have announced several logistical updates to the event schedule and logistics. have been implemented. The start time for the main marathon on Sunday, November 8, has been moved earlier to 08:30. For the first time, Additionally, a new plan for the partial transport of runners to the starting line will be implemented. The weekend program includes several races. On utilized for the first time. To accommodate the schedule, races for children and persons with disabilities (PWD) will now be held on Saturday, November 7, rather than Sunday. The Saturday, November 7 program includes the 1,200m children's race and the SOH & AmEA Telekom race are scheduled for at 16:00, followed by the 5km Telekom race at 17:00 17:00, and the 5km Universities Night Run at 20:00. The Sunday program begins with the 10km allwyn race at 08:00. The event’s commemorative medal medal, designed by Rokos incorporates symbols of peace, the sun, and the sea to reflect Attica's identity. The design sculptor Kyriakos Rokos, features a “dove in motion as a central symbol of peace” alongside elements representing the sun, the sea, and includes a staircase element representing the connection between connecting the start and the finish line. As part of the event festivities, the lines. The Municipality of Rafina-Pikermi has also announced a 1,000-meter road race specifically for primary school children aged 6 to 12. Participants are required to register children, requiring registration via the gov.gr platform by early November to receive a commemorative medal. November.

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  1. 2026-10-19 22:37 UTC 43rd Authentic Marathon of Athens preparations
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  3. 2026-10-14 18:22 UTC 43rd Authentic Marathon of Athens preparations

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