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On Sunday, April 26, 2026, we run and walk by the seaside once again!
Every season begins with its own starting whistle, and this year in Athens it’s the Poseidon Half Marathon and its parallel races! The much-loved event for young and old alike kicks off the racing calendar, with registrations now open and the major running festival of Athens’ southern coastal front scheduled for April 26, 2026. Poseidon, the very first half marathon ever organized in Athens, returns for the 17th year with breathtaking routes along the Saronic Gulf, starting and finishing at the Cultural Center of the Municipality of Palaio Faliro. Once again, the races are included in the International Association of Marathons (AIMS) calendar, with Poseidon being a regular member of the federation.
Registrations are now available through the official website https://poseidon-athenshalfmarathon.com, supported by a new management system and offered at special early bird prices for those who act quickly. Group registrations for teams of over 10 participants are also available, enhanced with an innovative voucher system. The same platform allows runners to gift race entries to others. Registration will remain open until Friday, March 20, 2026, or until participation limits are reached (5,000 for the Half Marathon and Quarter Marathon, 3,000 for the 5K Run and 5K Power Walking, 600 for the Children’s Run, and 400 for the Social Contribution Run). Please note that no registrations will be accepted on race day.
The race program features six different events, designed for both elite athletes and amateur runners:
- Half Marathon (21.1 km) – the main event.
- Quarter Marathon (10.5 km) – along the same scenic course.
- 5K Run – for those preferring shorter distances.
- 5K Power Walking – for a more relaxed pace.
- Kids Run (1,000 m) – for young runners up to 12 years old.
- Charity Run (1,000 m or 2,000 m) – in support of ALMA, the Panhellenic Association for Adapted Activities, helping children with intellectual disabilities and autism.
Staying true to its high organizational standards, the Poseidon Half Marathon ensures officially measured and certified courses (Half Marathon and 5K) by WA/AIMS.
True to its philosophy, Poseidon once again combines sports, social contribution, and culture. Alongside the races, a rich program of activities will take place:
- The National Children’s Art Contest (ages 4–14), themed “Running is play, running is joy! Running with friends is even greater joy!”, with selected artworks exhibited at the race headquarters.
- Enhanced eco-initiatives, including recycling and surplus water collection, under the campaign “ECO Environment. A way of life!” in collaboration with the Team for the World – Environmental Alliance 2004+.
- A public awareness campaign on Diabetes and Obesity, in partnership with the Hellenic Diabetes Association (HDA) and the specialized services of the Municipality of Palaio Faliro, under the motto: “I Run & Walk. I Give Value to My Steps! Action for Diabetes and Obesity. Now!”
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