Around 18,500 runners from all over the world participated in the 35th Authentic Marathon of 42km and another 30,000 participated in the shorter 5km and 10km races in downtown Athens.

History tells us that the 42km route from Marathonas to Athens was first run by Pheidippides, an Athenian messenger who in 490 BC ran to Athens with the news of the great victory his people had over the Persians, before dying of exhaustion.

For another year, we would like to thank and congratulate the Danaos running team for being there and participating in the races, thus supporting ELEPAP and their important contribution to our society.

A special thanks and a very big congratulations to Xara Tsochlas who successfully completed the Authentic Marathon of 42km!