Over the last years, the Athens Classic Marathon has gone through an amazing growing number of participants with the Greek capital attracting the attention of the world running community.
More than 55,000 athletes from 105 countries participated this year in the 34th Athens Marathon which was held on November 13th. Following the historic route of Pheidippides, the messenger who brought the message of victory to the Athenians over the Persians after the battle of Marathon in 490 BC, the runners tested their endurance in the various races. This year’s Marathon marked 120 years from the first contemporary Marathon race and it was dedicated to the memory of the important pacifist, champion and Balkan Games winner, Dr Grigoris Lamprakis.
A festive atmosphere with musicians and dancers surrounded the event and everyone contributed to a day full of positive energy. We would like to congratulate all the runners and especially the running team of 50people from Danaos who participated in support of ELEPAP, a rehabilitation center which supports the development of children with physical disabilities and developmental difficulties, in this amazing annual event that connects the past with the present in the center of Athens.