Races: Poseidon Quarter Marathon, 10+km

• Registration 
• Description - Race Instractions
• Course
• Refreshment Points

All cources are designed to pass through the most scenic landmarks of the coastal area of the Faliro Bay in Athens.

NOTE: Participants must be aware that after the time limit set by the Organizing Committee for their respective race has elapsed, they may continue their effort at their own responsibility on the sidewalk, wherever they happen to be on the cources at that time.
After this time limit, the Traffic Police will reopen the race course to vehicle traffic.

Welcome to the Registration System for the Poseidon Quarter Marathon, 10+ km

Registrations for the Half Marathon will close on Thursday, March 20, 2025, or earlier if the maximum participant limit is reached.

For runners who register by Thursday, March 20, 2025, their name will be printed on their race bib.

For any updates leading up to the race day on April 27, 2025, and beyond, we recommend staying informed through the official event website and the "NEWS" section.

Updated and detailed useful information regarding the start time, personal belongings storage, transportation, temporary traffic regulations in effect on race day, starting lists, timing instructions, award ceremonies, available parking spaces, and more can be found "here". To review the race terms and regulations, click "here".

Cancellation Policy - Transfer or postponement fee: Please click  "here".

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If you are already informed and wish to proceed with the online registration process, please choose one of the two options below:

CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE

1. Registration information
2. Registration categories
3. Participation limits
4. Registration fee
5. Cancellation or tranfer fee policy
6. Payment options
7. Registration package
8. Race kit collection

1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registrations must be completed by Thursday, March 20, 2025  or until participation limits will be covered.
Participants over 18 are authorized to attend the Half marathon race.

 2. REGISTRATION CATEGORIES

There are three types of entries:
1. Individual registrations. (Citizens outside European Union)
2. Individual registrations.(European Union Citizens) 
3. Group registrations, which for groups of 10 people or more. (Citizens outside European Union & European Union Citizens)

Group registrations allows one person to register multiple people, from running clubs, public and private organizations and any other group or company who would like to participate in the Half Marathon Race.

Groups’ leader can participate in the race as a team member, or not participate at all.

Groups’ leader will represent the group towards the organizing committee.

For more information or details please go to ‘Contact’ menu. 

3. PARTICIPATION LIMITS

The participation limits for Half Marathon & Quarter (¼) Marathon are up to 4.000 participants.

Successful entries constitute personal data and are not transferable to third parties.

Entries are first submitted, then validated and finally announced by e-mail or posting on the web site:  www.poseidon-athenshalfmarathon.com

In case a runner grants their participation number to another runner, they shall be solely responsible for any personal accidents or incident that may occur during or after the completion of each race.

For refund of the registration fee or race number transmission policy please check paragraph No No 5.

4. REGISTRATION FEE

Each registration fee in the Quarter (1/4)  Marathon Race includes part of the total cost of the race as well a VAT 24%:

A) Individual entries - Citizens outside European Union:

Α.1) BASIC PACKAGE

• 31 € - until 31.10.2024
• 32 € - until 30.11.2024
• 33 € - until 31.12.2024
• 34 € - until 31.01.2025
• 35 € - until 28.02.2025
• 36 € - until 20.03.2025 (last day to register)
• 37-40 €  until 9 April 2025 (if there are available spots) with online individual registration through the registration system.
• 45 € - until 26.04.2025 for last-minute personalized entries, provided the production companies can prepare them, after prior consultation with the organization by first checking availability through the form in the contact menu "here."

Changing your submission time can be done for free until 20 March 2025 (end of registrations).
From 21-31 March 2025, you can also change your submission time, but with a payment of € 4 to cover operational costs by clicking "here" and then informing us by clicking "here."

A.2) ENHANCED PACKAGE The enhanced package includes the services of the Basic Package and additionally 1 cotton apparel for €15 or 1 technical apparel for €15 or both for €30 (including 24% VAT).

Changing the size of the commemorative apparel or your submission time can be done for free until 20 March 2025 (end of registrations).
From 21-31 March 2025, you can also change the size of the commemorative apparel or your submission time, but with a payment of € 4 to cover operational costs by clicking "here" and then informing us by clicking "here."

A.3) FULL - TOURIST PACKAGE (not provided in 2025)

The full package includes the services of the Enhanced Package and additional services.

B) Group  - Citizens outside European Union (from 10 adults, respectively): 

B.1) BASIC PACKAGE

• 31 € - until 31.10.2024
• 32 € - until 30.11.2024
• 33 € - until 31.12.2024
• 34 € - until 31.01.2025
• 35 € - until 28.02.2025
• 36 € - until 20.03.2025 (last day to register)
• 37-40 €  until 9 April 2025 (if there are available spots) with online individual registration through the registration system.
• 45 € - € - until 26.04.2025 for last-minute personalized entries, provided the production companies can prepare them, after prior consultation with the organization by first checking availability through the form in the contact menu "here."

Changing your submission time can be done for free until 20 March 2025 (end of registrations).
From 21-31 March 2025, you can also change your submission time, but with a payment of € 4 to cover operational costs by clicking "here" and then informing us by clicking "here."

B.2) ENHANCED PACKAGE The enhanced package includes the services of the Basic Package and additionally 1 cotton apparel for €15 or 1 technical apparel for €15 or both for €30 (including 24% VAT).

Changing the size of the commemorative apparel or your submission time can be done for free until 20 March 2025 (end of registrations). From 21-31 March 2025, you can also change the size of the commemorative apparel or your submission time, but with a payment of €4 to cover operational costs by clicking "here" and then informing us by clicking "here." 

B.3) FULL - TOURIST PACKAGE (not provided in 2025) The full package includes the services of the Enhanced Package and additional services.

C) Individual entries for European Union residents:

C.1) BASIC PACKAGE

• 21- € until 31.10.2024
• 22 - € until 30.11.2024
• 23 - € until 31.12.2024
• 24 - € until 31.01.2025
• 25 - € until 28.02.2025
• 26 - € until 20.03.2025 (end of registrations) or earlier if maximum limits are reached.
• 27-30 € - until 9 April 2025 (if there are available spots) with online individual registration through the registration system.
• 35€ - until 26.04.2025 for last-minute personalized entries, provided the production companies can prepare them, after prior consultation with the organization by first checking availability through the form in the contact menu "here."

Changing your submission time can be done for free until 20 March 2025 (end of registrations).
From 21-31 March 2025, you can also change your submission time, but with a payment of € 4 to cover operational costs by clicking "here" and then informing us by clicking "here."

C.2) ENHANCED PACKAGE The enhanced package includes the services of the Basic Package and additionally 1 cotton apparel for €15 or 1 technical apparel for €15 or both for €30 (including 24% VAT).

Changing the size of the commemorative apparel or your submission time can be done for free until 20 March 2025 (end of registrations). From 21-31 March 2025, you can also change the size of the commemorative apparel or your submission time, but with a payment of € 4 to cover operational costs by clicking "here." and then informing us by clicking "here."

C.3) FULL - TOURIST PACKAGE (not provided in 2025) 
The full package includes the services of the Enhanced Package and additional services.

D) Group entries for European Union residents (from 10 adult participants, respectively):

D.1) BASIC PACKAGE FOR GROUP REGISTRATIONS

• 21 - € until 31.10.2024
• 22 - € until 30.11.2024
• 23 - € until 31.12.2024
• 24 - € until 31.01.2025
• 25- € until 28.02.2025
• 26 - € until 20.03.2025 (end of registrations) or earlier if maximum limits are reached.
• 27-30 € - until 9 April 2025 (if there are available spots) with online individual registration through the registration system.
• 35€ - until 26.04.2025 for last-minute personalized entries, provided the production companies can prepare them, after prior consultation with the organization by first checking availability through the form in the contact menu "here."

Changing your submission time can be done for free until 20 March 2025 (end of registrations).
From 21-31 March 2025, you can also change your submission time, but with a payment of €4 to cover operational costs by clicking "here" and then informing us by clicking "here."

D.2) ENHANCED PACKAGE FOR GROUP REGISTRATIONS The enhanced package includes the services of the Basic Group Registration Package and additionally 1 cotton apparel for €15 or 1 technical apparel for €15 or both for €30.

Changing the size of the commemorative apparel or your submission time can be done for free until 20 March 2025 (end of registrations). From 21-31 March 2025, you can also change the size of the commemorative apparel or your submission time, but with a payment of €4 to cover operational costs by clicking "here" and then informing us by clicking "here."

D.3) FULL - TOURIST PACKAGE FOR GROUP REGISTRATIONS (not provided in 2025) The full-tourist package includes the services of the Enhanced Group Registration Package and additional services.

Free registration will apply to athletes with vision, hearing, and disability issues if they register by Thursday, 20 March 2025 (end of registrations).
After this date, a general participation fee of €15 will apply.
To ensure the health of persons with disabilities, a recent medical certificate must be provided, certifying that the participant is capable of completing the race, e.g., the 21.1 km race alone or with a companion.
BENEFICIARIES LIMIT: 5% of the total entries.

Entries must be completed no later than Thursday, 20 March 2025, or earlier if maximum limits are reached.

Thank you!

Registrations will be open until Wednesday, March 20, 2024or until participation limits will be covered. 

5. CANCELLATION  OR TRANSFER FEE POLICY

6. PAYMENT OPRTIONS

7. REGISTRATION  PACKAGE

The registration package consists of the following:

01. A race kit which includes:

♦  Bib Number with safety pins
♦  Electronic timing chip
♦  Bib Number sticker
♦   Race T-shirt (if you ordered while registered)
♦  Supporters’ and sponsors’ gifts
♦  Payment invoice (VAT 24% included) 
♦ Participation race medal
♦ Participation race e-certificate
♦ Individual or team awards. Totally 35 awards for all races
♦ Pacemakers’ runners service in the Half Marathon Run & 1/4 Marathon Run
♦ Portable sanitary facilities along the course
♦ Pick-up service for runners who drop out the race
♦ Refreshments stations with water/isotonic drinks/bananas along the course, as well as at the finish line
♦ Personal items drop off area next to the start line
♦ Various refreshments drinks at the finish area

8. RACE KIT COLLECTION 

The participation package will be collected at the Municipal Indoor Gymnasium of Paleo Faliro "Sofia Befon", (on Ioannou Avgeri Street, 200 meters after the battleship "Averof").

More up-to-date detailed information can be found "here"

All courses are designed to pass through the most beautiful landmarks of the coastal zone of Faliro Bay.

Course with 1 Lap: Start: From the Cultural & Athletic Center (POL.A.K.) of the Municipality of Palaio Faliro. - Upon exiting the Athletic Center, head right toward the "Averof" Battleship and the trireme "Olympias". Then, turn left at the northern entrance of Flisvos Marina. - Run through the entire marina to its southern exit and make a sharp left, continuing along the exterior of Flisvos Marina in the direction of the TROKANTERO tram stop. At the traffic light, turn sharply right and run along Poseidonos Avenue on the right-hand side (toward the sea) heading toward Alimos and Amfitheas Avenue, where a U-turn is made.

At the TROKANTERO tram stop, continue straight along Poseidonos Avenue on the left-hand side (toward the sea) heading toward Agia Skepi. Turn sharply left, passing through the sports fields and Agios Georgios Park, running toward the Esplanade. There, turn right, then midway through, turn left and run across the rooftops of uniquely beautiful and architecturally significant buildings, which also feature tactile paving for the visually impaired. This segment is a one-of-a-kind route, unparalleled in both Greece and abroad, integrated into such a design.

Next: After descending to the Esplanade, turn right toward Plateia Nerou (Water Plaza) and head straight toward the tall columns. After passing them, turn left and run along the road heading toward SEF (Peace and Friendship Stadium). At the Nautical Marina of Kallithea, turn left and then left again, heading back toward Plateia Nerou and Agia Skepi. Turn sharply right, always staying on the right-hand lane (toward the sea), heading toward the TROKANTERO tram stop. At the traffic light with the pedestrian bridge, turn sharply right toward the "Averof" Battleship and finish line is within the track of the Athletic Center of the Municipality of Palaio Faliro.

NOTE: Participants must be aware that after the time limit set by the Organizing Committee for their respective race has elapsed, they may continue their effort at their own responsibility on the sidewalk, wherever they happen to be on the route at that time.
After this time limit, the Traffic Police will reopen the race route to vehicle traffic.

The course and the map of Quarter Marathon road race 10+ km 

Refreshment Points will be at the starting point and along the route per 2,5 km. 

In particular, in Half Mmarathon and Relay :

• 2,5 km water, banana
• 5 km water,isotonic, banana
• 7,5 km water , banana
• 10 km water, isotonic, banana
• 12,5 km water, banana
• 15 km water, isotonic, banana
• 17,5 km water, banana
• In the end of the route you will find water, isotonic, bananas, bars etc..