The Organizing Committee would like to thank: All the participants in the competitions, the Institutional Bodies, our Sponsors, our Volunteers, and our Partners

With momentum, smiles, and vibrant energy, the 16th Poseidon Half Marathon and its Other Races transformed Athens’ southern coastal zone into a grand international celebration of running on Sunday, April 27!

Of special note were the many international runners who chose to travel and take part in the #POSEIDONAHM, proudly representing 70 nationalities from 48 countries—most of them experiencing Greece and Greek hospitality for the very first time.

From the distant Caribbean to the shores of Flisvos, more than 6,000 hearts beat to the rhythm of the Poseidon Athnes Half Marathon and its accompanying races.

With the endless blue of the Saronic Gulf as our backdrop, we ran through some of the most scenic routes along the Athenian Riviera, while at the same time raising awareness about obesity and diabetes—two major global health challenges.

In parallel, we embraced culture, recycling, and sustainability, proving that sport can serve as a bridge toward a better, more inclusive world.

The tremendous success of the 16th International Poseidon Athens Half Marathon, its Other Races, and associated Events—with a new record in participation—could not have been achieved without the unwavering support of our Institutional Bodies, Sponsors, incredible Volunteers, and Partners, who have supported and embraced from the very beginning the first-ever Half Marathon historically organized in Athens.

We sincerely thank all of them for their kind words about the races and their warm appreciation of the heartfelt hospitality they received from all of us!

HALF MARATHON WINNERS (MEN & WOMEN)

1st Place (Men): Ivan Montcharmont (France - ASVEL Athlétisme) – Time: 1:11:12
2nd Place (Men): Ruppel Mathieu (France - RRunning) – Time: 1:12:37
3rd Place (Men): Filippos Nanos (Greece - GAS O Ilisos) – Time: 1:16:14
1st Place (Women): Elektra Fragkiadaki (Greece - KKS Team) – Time: 1:30:12
2nd Place (Women): Mari Andbo Sandvik (Norway - Stanett BIL Oslo) – Time: 1:30:46
3rd Place (Women): Reka Terjeki (Hungary - BZ Team) – Time: 1:32:13

QUARTER MARATHON WINNERS (MEN & WOMEN)

1st Place (Men): Myrian Henrotte (Belgium - DAMP) – Time: 00:35:50
2nd Place (Men): Anastasios Moustakis (Greece - P10OAKA) – Time: 00:38:55
3rd Place (Men): Paul Guerin (France - Individual) – Time: 00:40:01
1st Place (Women): Michaela Abatzioglou (Greece - GS Amarousiou) – Time: 00:42:35
2nd Place (Women): Ioanna Kremmyda (Greece - Individual Entry) – Time: 00:45:53
3rd Place (Women): Maria Kasma (Greece - Individual Entry) – Time: 00:47:27

5KM RUN WINNERS (MEN & WOMEN) 

1st Place (Men): Panagiotis Christinakis (Greece - GoHealthy) – Time: 00:17:02
2nd Place (Men):  Nikolaos Klouvatos (Greece) – Time: 00:17:15
3rd Place (Men): Alexis Georgiou (Greece - Individual) – Time: 00:17:19
1st Place (Women): Lela Kehagia (Greece - Individual Entry) – Time: 00:21:25
2nd Place (Women): Vasiliki Kotoula (Greece - Running Team EYDAP) – Time: 00:21:48
3rd Place (Women): Maria Eirini Goula (Greece - Individual Entry) – Time: 00:22:13

The Organizing Committee would like to express its heartfelt gratitude:

♦ To all the participants in the races, who honored us with their presence and contributed both to the establishment and expansion of such a beautiful and promising event, and to the promotion of the two social messages it carries: the effort to raise awareness, prevent, and address obesity and diabetes, which have taken the form of a global epidemic, as well as the ECO-Environment. A Lifestyle Approach! which concerns the ecological footprint and the environmental orientation we aim to promote through the races.

♦ To all our volunteers who participated enthusiastically, supporting our Volunteer Program. We are a very large team. The largest!

♦ To the Region of Attica, under whose auspices the races have been organized.

♦ To the Municipality of Palaio Faliro, Mayor Mr. Giannis Fostiropulos, with whom we jointly started these races and have since enthusiastically and consistently supported them, as well as to the Deputy Mayor of Sports, Mr. Michalis Koumentakos, who provided immediate solutions to any issues that arose and for the provision of all spaces and staff from the sports center.

♦ To the Municipality of Alimos and Mayor Mr. Andreas Kondylis, to the President of the Municipal Council of Alimos, Mr. Stefanos Diamantis, and to the Deputy Mayor of Finance & Sports, Mr. Nikos Alavanos, who have supported the races under the Municipality’s auspices since 2019, as the races take place within the municipality of Alimos.

♦ To the Children’s Welfare & Sports Organization "Giannis Gallos" of the Municipality of Kallithea, to Deputy Mayor Mr. Giorgos Margomenos, and to the staff for the provision of passageways and coordination in informing all the associations and bodies under their jurisdiction.

♦ To the Managing Director of Lamda Marinas Investments, Mr. Stavros Katsikadis, and the staff of FLISVOS MARINA, for providing passageways and their enthusiastic support for all the races and events from the very beginning.

♦ To our main sponsor, the Natural Mineral Water "VIKOS" & "VIKOS" Natural Mineral Soft Drinks, who, as every year, ensured the best hydration for the participating athletes at all race refreshment stations and the finish line by providing them with additional products from the full range of "VIKOS" Natural Mineral Soft Drinks.

♦ To the vitamin drink VITAMIN WELL, who, for the second consecutive year, fully covered the needs of all runners with vitamins and minerals, both along the route and at the finish lines.

♦ To CHIQUITA HELLAS, who, since the first event, have continuously supported the races with their bananas, energizing us, and also contributed to creating a festive atmosphere at the stadium.

♦ To the Heracles Group of Companies, sponsor of the Volunteer Program for many years, whose executives and staff participated as a team in the races.

♦ To the Stergiou Family for providing snacks to our numerous volunteer team.

♦ To the Panhellenic Association for Adapted Activities "ALMA", for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and autism, for whose cause we organize the "ALMA" Social Contribution Race.

♦ To the Hellenic Police, under whose auspices the races were held, and to the Physical Education Department of the Police (YFAA) for the participation and support of Olympians and World Champions in the "ALMA" Social Contribution Race, for children with intellectual disabilities and autism.

♦ To the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT), under whose auspices the races were held.

♦ To the Hellenic Diabetes Association (EDE), under whose auspices the races were held.

♦ To the Olympic Center of Athens "Spyros Louis" (OAKA) and the Coordinator Director, Mr. Konstantinos Chalioris, for their support in providing the necessary equipment for the organization of the races, both inside and outside the stadium.

♦ To the Public Real Estate Company for facilitating passageways outside its facilities at the Olympic Indoor Gymnasium of Faliro.

♦ To the Municipality of Agios Dimitrios for providing boundary markers for the areas inside and outside the stadium.

♦ To the Samaritan, Paramedics & Lifeguards Department of the Hellenic Red Cross, President Dr. Antonios Avgerinos, and Sector Head Mr. Nikolaos Barlagiannakis, for their significant contribution in safety and first aid, including their team, bicycles, motorcycles, and vehicles equipped with special equipment.

♦ To the National Center for Immediate Assistance (EKAV), the staff, and the Director of Medical Services, Mr. Dimitris Pyrros, for excellent coverage of the races with ambulances and motorcycles.

♦ To the Traffic Police of Kallithea, Commander Mr. Evangelos Arvali, and the staff for their essential contribution to traffic regulations and additional safety.

♦ To the Port Authority of Saronikos – 1st Port Department of Flisvos, for their significant contribution to the management of the three marinas: Flisvos Marina, New Alimos Marina, and Kallithea Nautical Sports Marina.

♦ To the Police Departments & Security Divisions of Palaio Faliro, Alimos, and Kallithea, for their important contribution to the organization of the races.

♦ To OASA for the necessary traffic regulations on race day.

♦ To STASY (Public Transport), whose staff managed to maintain uninterrupted tram service to and from the races while ensuring the ideal solution at the three athlete-and-train intersections.

♦ To the Hellenic Gymnastics & Sports Clubs Association (SEGAS) for including the races in their calendar, to President Mrs. S. Sakorafa, and to the members of the Outdoor Races Committee for the exemplary and timely approval process.

♦ To Public Television ERT and the radio station ERA Sport for their long-term support as media sponsors for television and radio.

♦ To COSMOTE TV for their excellent coverage of the races and events, with their placement as a Communication Sponsor.

♦ To the website RunningNews.gr, which has supported the organization for many years.

♦ To the website RunnerMagazine.gr, which has supported the organization for many years.

♦ To the website iRun, which supports the organization.

♦ To 24MEDIA, the leading media group in our country, which supported the organization as communication sponsors.

♦ To the leading Greek tourism guide, Greek Travel Pages (GTP), for being a communication sponsor.

♦ To the news agency NOTIA.gr, which supports the organization.

♦ ECO – ENVIRONMENT, LIFESTYLE APPROACH: All athletes and volunteers embraced and consistently supported the recycling program and efforts to reduce waste and pollution both inside and outside the stadium along the route, from Flisvos Marina to the Kallithea Nautical Sports Marina, and along Poseidonos Avenue from the Trocadero tram stop to its junction with Amfitheas Avenue. The design and organization of the program was conducted in collaboration with the "GROUP FOR THE WORLD" Institute, led by Mr. Georgios Kazantzopoulos, and the Greek company "RECYCLING UTILIZATION."

♦ To the V-STROM motorcycle lead team at the Rise and Rescue Team for their significant contribution to the races.

♦ To Attica Routes S.A. for their significant contribution to the route boundary marking.

♦ To the Parent Association of Palaio Faliro and the members of our artistic team "Flisvos" for their contribution to the successful organization of the Children's Painting Competition & Exhibition for children aged 4-14, with the theme of running.

♦ To our newly formed music team, Music & Musicians by the wave! Poseidon Music Marathon! for creating a unique atmosphere at many points along the route. Melodies from jazz, funk, popular music, and rhythmic percussion added pulse to the steps of professional and amateur athletes.

Finally, we thank all the other silent partners and volunteers who have contributed greatly to the preparation of the races, but whose names may not have been mentioned in this press release due to an oversight.

With the massive participation of our runner friends and the support of our sponsors, institutional bodies, and wonderful volunteers, we hope that the 17th edition of the races on April 26, 2026, will again be a milestone year, with new participation records from European and international destinations.

Full Speed Ahead! - Sunday, April 26, 2026 – We Run! We Create! We Have Fun!

AUSPICES: The races are held annually under the aspices of:

* The Region of Attica

* The Municipality of Palaio Faliro

* The Municipality of Alimos

* The Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT)

* The World Health Organization – Healthy Cities

* The Hellenic Diabetes Association (EDE)

* The Hellenic Police

ORGANIZATION: TROKANTERO SPORT & CULTURE (STC), Non-profit Civil Company

CO-ORGANIZATION: MUNICIPALITY OF PALAIO FALIRO

POSEIDON HALF MARATHON - PARALLEL RACES - EVENTS COMMUNICATION OFFICE.