2019 ATHENS MARATHON - RACE GUIDE

ORGANISER

SUPPORTER

MEMBER

CO-ORGANISERS

DEDICATED TO THE BALKAN CHAMPION GREGORIS LABRAKIS

MARATHON MUNICIPALITY

HELLENIC OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

RACE INFORMATION &

GRAND SPONSOR OF MARATHON

MEDICAL ADVICE

GRAND SPONSORS OF SEGAS

OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF SEGAS

SATURDAY 9 & SUNDAY 10 ΝOVEMBER 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(AMA stands for «Athens Marathon. The Authentic»)

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Welcome by the Government & Region of Attica

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Welcome by the Hellenic Athletics Federation and AΜΑ Organ. Committee

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Welcome by the Hellenic Olympic Committee and Cities of Athens and Marathon

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The 2019 Authentic Marathon at a glance

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AMA 2019 5-Day Schedule of Events

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ERGO Marathon EXPO

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PROTERGIA Sponsors' Village

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Technical Instructions for Marathon Race & Power Walking

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Layout of the Marathon Start Venue

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Map of the Marathon Course

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Layout of the Finish Area - Panathenaic Stadium

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Technical Instructions for 5K & 10K Races

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5K Road Race ZERO WASTE FUTURE Course Map

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10K Road Race Course Map

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Medical Advice for Participating Runners

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ΑΜΑ 2019 Registration Kit

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AMA Medals Series 2019-2026

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AMA 2019 Medal

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AMA Official App

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An "x-Ray" of the Authentic Marathon Course

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Marathon Runners Encouraging Activation

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The "Green" Program of AMA

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SEGAS Exectutive Board and AMA Committees

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AMA Stats & Records

Created and Published by SEGAS on the ATHENS MARATHON Editor: Makis Asimakopoulos Art Director: Emmanοuela Mathioudaki Texts & Editing: SEGAS Marathon & Press Departments Photos: SEGAS Archive 2

WELCOME BY THE GOVERNMENT & REGION OF ATTICA Harry Theoharis

Lefteris Avgenakis

George Patoulis

Minister of Tourism

Deputy Minister of Culture & Sports

Governor of Attica Region

Athens welcomes, both athletes and visitors, in Athens for the 37th «Athens Marathon.

The Authentic». This year’s event surpasses any competition so far with more than 60,000 athletes and citizens, who are eager and excited to experience the original classic course.

This is a boost to the local tourism and a nomination as a leading sporting and cultural event, highlighting the modern trend towards sports tourism.

The priority of the Government and the Ministry of Tourism is to highlight our cultural heritage and the Authentic Marathon is inextricably linked to the history of Athens and its contribution to world culture. It is a global symbol and perhaps the most widespread international sporting event since the Olympics. Such kind of events incorporate our vision of how sport tourism can become an extremely pοwerful market for the economy and the development of the nation. Ι wish you the best of luck!

The revival of the Modern Olympic Games, 123 years ago, was crowned with the Marathon in its unique course, from Marathon to the Panathinaikon Stadium.

Today, the yearly Race reaches its 37th edition and is one of the greatest and most difficult, globally.

Test your endurance, run from antiquity until today!

Welcome to the Run of History!

The «Athens Marathon. The Authentic» is a sporting event of significant historical and cultural value.

I am very pleased that the Region of Attica cooperates with the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) on the conduct of such a great sporting event.

Apart from forging the principle of fair play, the Authentic Marathon is an optimal way to highlight Attica.

Indeed, tourism, in particular health and wellness tourism, may currently constitute a driving force for growth in Attica and in the country as a whole.

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ORGANISER

CO-ORGANISERS

SUPPORTER

MEMBER

MARATHON MUNICIPALITY

Dedicated to the Balkan Champion Gregoris Labrakis

GRAND SPONSOR OF MARATHON

GRAND SPONSORS OF SEGAS

OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF SEGAS

INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERS

ΕΘΝΙΚΗ

ΜΕΤΕΩΡΟΛΟΓΙΚΗ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΑ

HELLENIC NATIONAL METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE

HELLENIC OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

WELCOME BY THE HELLENIC ATHLETICS FEDERATION & THE AMA ORGANISING COMMITTEE Κostas Panagopoulos

Vassilis Sevastis

SEGAS President

SEGAS Secretary General & LOC Chairman

The Athens Marathon, the Authentic Marathon, is a bridge that incorporate legend into history and it showcases the strength of human will; it is a fountain of values, of social liability, environmental sensitivity, friendship and solidarity.

In 2019, we are celebrating the 37th anniversary of the Athens Marathon, the Authentic Marathon, and we are entering an era of major changes that leads the Event into a new phase of further development. It is our strong belief that this year’s event will be a milestone for the years to come.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Panathenaic Stadium on 9 & 10 November 2019!

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” has grown over the last years into the most massive and significant sport event in Greece and it is ranked among the best Marathon Races in the world, with thousands of runners from more than 100 countries.

Its history, the perfect staging and the popularity of the Authentic Marathon Course are the characteristics the make the Athens Marathon so unique.

The Hellenic Athletics Federation, in solid cooperation with the Greek State and all public and volunteer organizations, is committed to continue working on the further development of the event and the running movement, as well as the international promotion of Greece.

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ORGANISER

CO-ORGANISERS

SUPPORTER

MEMBER

MARATHON MUNICIPALITY

Dedicated to the Balkan Champion Gregoris Labrakis

GRAND SPONSOR OF MARATHON

OFFICIAL SUPPORTERS

COMMUNICATION SPONSORS

SOCIAL PARTNERS

HELLENIC OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

WELCOME BY THE HELLENIC OLYMPIC COMMITTEE & THE CITIES OF ATHENS AND MARATHON Spyros Capralos IOC Member President Hellenic Olympic Committee

The Hellenic Olympic Committee is once more present in the staging of the «Athens Marathon.

The Authentic»! The Panathenaic Stadium, a landmark of the city, will be the historic venue where thousands of runners will cross the finish line, after 42.195 metres.

The Athens Marathon, beyond any doubt, is the top sports event held in Greece on a yearly basis. It brings our country to the spotlight and makes its presence felt throughout the world. At the same time, it spreads the timeless messages of fair-play, laborious effort beyond human limits and perseverance to achieve one’s goal. This is what makes the Athens Marathon a truly unique event, all Greeks should be proud of!

Kostas Bakoyiannis

Stergios Tsirkas

Mayor of Athens

Marathon Mayor

The Athens Marathon is an outstanding symbol of culture, fair play and strong will.

It is an honor for us, to once again host the start of the Authentic Marathon Run.

Above all, it is a symbol of effort. Many small and personal efforts in order each one of us to exceed his limits. Those small efforts that lead to the great one. To the effort of a whole society for evolution and progress.

The Authentic Marathon Run is not just a simple sports event.

The message of the Athens Marathon should not be limited in Panathenaic Stadium. It is constant, it is clear and It begins from Athens to be spreaded all over the world.

You are all invited to the events we are organizing prior to the 37th Authentic Marathon Run.

It exceeds all worldwide cultural and social limits and is a monumental institution for our Municipality.

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THE 2019 AUTHENTIC MARATHON AT A GLANCE Not only a unique race, a memorable 5-day event

The Athens Marathon is dedicated to the memory of pacifist Grigoris Labrakis and has the unique privilege of following the original marathon route of the first Modern Olympic Games (1896), which is an officially measured 42.195m course, recognized

by IAAF and AIMS. The 37th edition of the 5-day event uses a number of landmark venues, such as the Historic Marathon Start, the Tomb of Marathon, the Zappeion Megaron, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Athens Concert Hall and the Athens City Hall.

It consists of 6+ races of all distances for 60.000+ runners travelling to Athens, Attica and Greece from 120+ countries, as well as the simultaneous events of the ERGO Marathon EXPO, the Sponsors’ Village, the AIMS’ Best Marathon Runners Awards Gala, the AIMS Marathon Symposium and the Marathon Flame Ceremonies. Since 1983, the Hellenic Athletics Federation organizes the event, nowadays supported by the Greek National Tourism Organization, Attica Region, Cities of Athens and Marathon and Hellenic Olympic Committee.

Follow us on social media: Facebook: Athens Classic Marathon, Twitter: @athensmarathon, @athensmarathonE, Instagram: athensauthenticmarathon

For more info visit: www.athensauthenticmarathon.gr

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SUMMARY 5-DAY SCHEDULE Wednesday - Saturday

WEDNESDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2019 Tae-Kwon-Do Olympic Venue at Palaio Faliro 13.00’-20.00’: ERGO Marathon EXPO & AMA Registration Centre 13.30’-14.30’: Press Conference of SEGAS for AMA 2019 THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2019 Tae-Kwon-Do Olympic Venue at Faliron 13.00’-20.00’: ERGO Marathon EXPO & AMA Registration Centre FRIDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2019 Tae-Kwon-Do Olympic Venue at Palaio Faliro 10.00’-20.00’: ERGO Marathon EXPO & AMA Registration Centre Hilton Athens (AMA & AIMS Hospitality & Media Hotel) 14.00’-14.30’: Press Conference of AIMS & SEGAS for AIMS special events “Megaron”-The Athens Concert Hall 19.30’-22.00’: AIMS 2019 “BEST MARATHON RUNNER” Awards Gala (by invitation only) SATURDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2019 Hilton Athens (AMA & AIMS Hospitality & Media Hotel) 08.15’-11.00’: 13th AIMS Marathon Symposium for “Technology and mass Running Events” (for accredited persons only) Tae-Kwon-Do Olympic Venue at Palaio Faliro 10.00’-20.00’: ERGO Marathon EXPO 13.00’: AΜΑ Registration Centre Closes for 10K Road Race 18.00’: AΜΑ Registration Centre closes for all other AMA races Marathon Town 12.30’-13.15’: AMΑ Opening & Marathon Flame Lighting Ceremonies (Marathon Tomb) 13.50’-14.10’: Lighting of Marathon Flame Cauldron and Delivery of Marathon Flame to Marathons of Bucharest/Romania, Danzhou/China, Kosice/Slovakia and LarnaKa / Cyprus (Historic Marathon Start Venue) 14.10’-14.15’: Official Hand-Over of Ron Hill’s Trophy (1969 European Athletics Gold Marathon Champion) to the Marathon Town and Marathon Museum (Historic Marathon Start Venue) 14.45’-16.15’: Official Lunch offered by the Symposium Organizing Committeeby invitation only (Marathon Lake) Athens City Center - Zappeion Megaron - Karaiskaki Square 16.00’-19.30’: PROTERGIA Sponsors’ Village Athens City Center - Amalias Ave. 17.00’-19.00’: 10km Road Race Athens City Center - Panathenaic Stadium 17.30’-17.31’: Estimated Finish Time of the 1st 10km Runner 17.45’-18.00’: 10km Road Race Medal Awards Ceremony

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SUMMARY 5-DAY SCHEDULE Sunday

SUNDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2019 Athens City Center - Zappeion Megaron - Karaiskaki Square 08.00’-18.00’: PROTERGIA Sponsors’ Village (across the Panathenaic Stadium) Athens City Center - Amalias Ave. (at National Gardens Entrance) 08.15’-10.00’: 5km Road Race ZERO WASTE FUTURE Marathon Town – Historic Marathon Start Venue 09.00’-17.45’: Marathon Race & Power Walking (42.195m on the Authentic Route) It includes the Hellenic National Marathon Race Championships of SEGAS, Blind Athletes and Military Municipalities along the Marathon Course 09.15’-10.20’: Eight (8) Kids’ Fun Runs Athens City Center - Vas. Sofias Ave. (in front of the Parliament) 10.05’-10.20’: 1200m Special Olympics Hellas Run 10.20’-10.40’: 1200m Kids’ Fun Run Athens City Center - Vas. Sofias Ave. (in front of the Hipocratio Hospital) 10.35’-11.05’: 3km Team Road Race ERGO (Final of Run Greece Series) Athens City Center - Panathenaic Stadium 08.29’-08.30’: Estimated Finish Time of the 1st 5km Runner 09.45’-10.00’: 5km Road Race ZERO WASTE FUTURE Medal Awards Ceremony 10.20’–10.25’: Special Olympics Hellas Run Honorary Awards Ceremony 10.50’-10.55’: Kids Fun Run Honorary Awards Ceremony 11.09’-11.12’: Estimated Finish Time of the 1st Male Marathon Runner 11.35’-11.50’: 3km Team Road Race ERGO Medal Awards Ceremony 11.38’-11.43’: Estimated Finish Time of the 1st Female Marathon Runner 11.55’-12.30’: Marathon Race Medal Awards Ceremony SEGAS Hellenic National Marathon Championships Medal Awards Ceremony Athens City Hall 20.00’-22.00’: Official Farewell Reception offered by the Mayor of Athens (by invitation only)

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ERGO MARATHON EXPO

The annual «meeting» of the running market

Runners will pick up their bib number kit from the Athens Marathon Registration Center at the «ERGO Marathon Expo», the city’s most impressive sport, tourism and health exhibition The EXPO, produced by Be Best, will be open for 4 days, from 13:00 on Wednesday till 20:00 on Saturday, at the indoor Tae Kwon Do Venue in Palaio Faliro (10’ south drive from the center of Athens).

With more than 165 exhibitors, it will initiate the 5-day event of AMA and become the central focus, since thousands of registered runners and their companions will visit the venue to explore the new trends of the running market, purchase clothes, shoes and accessories, discover various gadgets, get acquainted with fitness, wellness and health related service providers, buy healthy food products, meet sport tourism agents and other local and international marathon race organizers and attend presentations for sport and social awareness topics. The ERGO Marathon EXPO is considered as one of the largest and best EXPOs internationally.

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For more info visit: www.marathonexpo.gr

Your Goal is to be ready for the great moment.

Our Goal is to be there for you.

“PROTERGIA” SPONSORS VILLAGE Across the Panathenaic Stadium

Runners and their companions, as well as spectators, besides at the Marathon EXPO, can also contact the sponsors, partners and NGOs of the event at the PROTERGIA Sponsors’ Village, which will operate on Saturday afternoon (for the 10K runners and spectators) and all day on Sunday of the race weekend, just across the Panathenaic Stadium at the Karaiskaki Square of the Zappeion Megaron.

It is a place for entertainment, to explore new products for running, health and diet, to play games and try challenges for all ages, to receive gifts by the event’s sponsors, to meet other runners and exchanging experiences, to buy memorabilia and services of the event (e.g. AMA merchandising), to get refreshments and food, to meet and support a number of organizations promoting social responsibility projects or green initiatives.

The ‘PROTERGIA’ Sponsors Village provides an opportunity to runners, their friends and thousands of spectators for rest, refreshments and entertainment during a very long race day.

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PART 1:

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MARATHON RACE AND POWER WALKING PARTICIPANTS BEFORE THE RACE

In order for someone to participate in the Marathon Race or Power Walking, he/she should be at least 18 years old.

BEFORE LEAVING HOME Make sure you carry with you: • Bib number and safety pins (timing chip is attached to the back of the bib number) • Kit plastic bag with the bib number’s sticker stamped on.

TRANSPORTATION OF RUNNERS AND POWER WALKERS TO THE START AREA (Marathon Town) Non-stop buses will depart from six different stations in the centre of Athens between 05:30’ and 06:45’. No buses shall be available after 06:45’.

Attention: The last bus from the Syngrou-Fix Metro station will depart at 06.15’.

Departure stations: - Metro Station (Line 2) «Syngrou-Fix», along Syngrou Avenue Last bus to depart at 06.15 – boarding at “Syngrou” exit - Metro Station (Line 2) «Panepistimio», along Panepistimiou street – boarding at “Panepistimio” exit

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- Metro Station (Lines 2 & 3) «Syntagma», along Vas. Amalias Avenue – boarding on both sides of the platform - Metro Station (Line 2) and Subway Line 1 «Omonoia», on 3rd (Tritis) Septemvriou street - Metro Station (Line 3) «Evangelismos», along Vas. Sofias Avenue - Metro Station (Line 3) «Katechaki», along Mesogeion Avenue For easy boarding, runners are advised to avoid the central station at Syntagma and select the following metro stations, depending on their boarding area • “Omonoia”: Piraeus, Kallithea, Tavros, Petralona, Patisia, Nea Ionia, Irakleio, Marousi, Kifissia • “Panepistimio”: Peristeri, Ilion, Petroupoli, Ag. Anargyroi • “Syngrou Fix”: Neos Kosmos, Koukaki, Kallithea, Daphni, Ag. Dimitrios • “Katechaki”: Psychico, Chalandri, Holargos, Ag. Paraskevi ATTENTION: Runners are advised not to use their own means of transportation. However, those who choose to go to the Marathon Start area by private means should to be there at least one hour before the start, that is by 08.00’ at the latest. Note that

circulation of any kind of vehicle will not be allowed on Marathonos Avenue as of 08.00’.

Arch (at the road traffic lights), no later than 40 minutes before the start of the race (08:20’ at the latest), in order to be taken to the finish line.

WARM UP Runners may warm up within the Marathon Stadium as well as on the streets of Marathon Town (but not before the start line).

Kit bags are stored in the DHL vehicles on the basis of bib number. All vehicles carry signs indicating the relevant bib numbers. Volunteers will be there to assist runners, while there will be signs indicating the area corresponding to their own bib number.

MANAGING PERSONAL BELONGINGS & CLOTHING Runners need to place their clothing and other belongings in the kit plastic bag they have collected along with their bib number from the Registration Centre at the ERGO Marathpn EXPO (TaeKwonDo Indoor Hall, Palaio Faliro).

ATTENTION: All bags must be well closed. Please make sure that your kit bag does not contain travel documents, medicine, money, jewelry or other items of value. The Hellenic Athletics Federation and the Athens Marathon Organizing Committee (AMA OC) bear no responsibility in case of loss or damage of the above, while in case of juridical claim their overall responsibility is limited to the amount of 100€.

ATTENTION: No bags, backpacks, etc, other than the kit bags provided to the runners by the AMA OC will be accepted.

Runners must hand the kit plastic bag with their personal belongings and clothes to the volunteers at the DHL vehicles located 150m before the Start 18

ATTENTION: Due to the large number of participants and the difficulties in moving towards the venue exit in order to give their personal belongings’ kit bags, we suggest that all runners: (a) hand their kit bag with dry clothes to the appropriate DHL vehicle just upon arrival at the Start Area. The bag will be picked up after the end of the race, outside the Panathenaic Stadium (b) keep with them just absolutely necessary items of clothing (t-shirt or other), namely those they will need while waiting for the race to start. . The discarded clothes at the start will be picked up by the volunteers of the AMA OC and forwarded for charity purposes within the framework of the”ZERO WASTE FUTURE” initiative by Coca-Cola in Greece.

Runners are also invited to bring to the ERGO MARATHON EXPO their used in good condition sport shoes - and “give them a second life” by donating them.

M U LT I D I M E N S I O N A L LIKE YOURSELF

Layout of the Marathon Start Venue

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MEMBER HELLENIC OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

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Αποδυτήρια Αθλητών Changing Rooms

Βωμός “Φλόγας Μαραθωνίου”

Ιατρικές Υπηρεσίες Medical Services

Cauldron of “Marathon Flame” Χρονομέτρηση Timing Zone

OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF SEGAS

GRAND SPONSORS OF SEGAS

GRAND SPONSOR OF MARATHON

(c) avoid changing clothes before the venue entrance and in the area where DHL vehicles are parked (d) put on the specific «warming cover» that will be distributed by the AMA OC staff, upon their arrival at the Start area After the race, runners may collect their personal belongings from a specified area on Vas. Olgas Avenue, 200 meters on the right after the exit from the Propylea of the Panathenaic Stadium, assisted by volunteers (see Panathenaic Stadium layout). Runners must present their bib number in order to collect their kit bags.

STARTING BLOCKS All runners need to take their place at their starting block, according to the color of their bib number, at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the race. Be on time at your starting block, which is indicated on your bib number!

If you consider it appropriate, you may put on the specific «warming cover», given to you by the AMA OC at the Marathon Start, while you will be waiting for the start of your own block.

Please note that runners are placed at the starting blocks according to their personal best finish time of the last three years (2017-2019), as registered on their entry form. Runners who have not stated their best finish time on their entry form will be placed in one of the last three blocks.

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RACE STARΤ A “Wave Start System” will be implemented. Twelve (12) successive wave starts are planned for twelve plus one (12+1, see relevant part for athletes with disabilities different blocks. All participants are kindly requested to follow the instructions of the AMA OC staff and volunteers.

Time 09:00

09:00:30 09:01:30 09:04:30 09:08 09:11 09:12 09:16 09:20 09:25 09:30 09:35 09:41

Starts 1st block: Εlite athletes & Participants in the National Marathon Race Championships 2nd block: PB under 3 hours 3rdblock: The next best finish times over 3 hours 4th block 5th block 6th block Special start for athletes with disabilities 7th block 8th block 9th block 10th block,including registrants without specifying time 11th block,including registrants without specifying time 12th block: rest runners and those registered for Power Walking The last Power Walker crosses the starting line

with you Attica.

Authentic Marathon’s Land

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ATTENTION: Please note that any runner to start the race from a different block than the designated one will be automatically disqualified and, consequently, his/ her finish time will not appear in the Final Results.

DURING THE RACE KILOMETER MARKS There are kilometer (km) signs at every kilometer of the course.

TOILETS – WCs WC facilities are available at the start and finish areas, as well as at all feed stations along the course.

MEDICAL SERVICES The AMA OC is responsible for providing medical support to participating runners. The National Centre of Immediate Help provides medical services along the course as well as at the Start and Finish of the race. An ambulance will be following the last group of runners throughout the course. Medical Volunteers and Paramedics will be along the course to offer first aid and to inform accordingly the persons responsible for the event’s medical services.

PERSONAL DRINKS You are kindly reminded that there is no “personal drinks” service at the feed stations. This service is only provided to elite athletes and participants in the National Marathon Championships.

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RECYCLING Based on the instructions of the environmental organization “Institute Team for the Word”, within the framework of the AMA Green Program, sponsored by Coca-Cola in Greece under the “ZERO WASTE FUTURE” initiative, recycling bins are located at and right after all feed zones/stations.

By “throwing” the plastic water bottles and cups there, you contribute towards a zero waste event and minimize the ecological footprint of the race. At the finish of the race, the banana peels must be discarded in the bins with the respective sign.The organic waste will be forwarded for composting.

SLOW RUNNERS An 8-hour time limit has been set for Marathon Race and Power Walking participants to reach the finish line. In case a participant has not reached the finish line by that time (see Time Limit section below), he/she needs to stop and be taken to the Finish by vehicles of the AMA OC. In case he/she decides to go on at his/her own responsibility, he/she need to move on the pavement and continue his/her effort. This measure is taken in order to ensure the safety of all participants. When the time limit (see below) expires, Police will partially allow vehicles circulation. All runners must follow these instructions.

Map of the Marathon Course

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Όλοι οι Σταθμοί Τροφοδοσίας είναι και Σταθμοί Ανακύκλωσης Αll Feed Zones are also Recycling Zones

Coca Cola Coca Cola OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF SEGAS

1 Αεροδρόμιο / Airport 3 Αγ. Παρασκευή / Aghia Paraskevi 5 Χολαργός / Holargos 7 Κατεχάκη / Katehaki 8 Αμπελόκηποι / Ampelokipi 9 Μέγαρο Μουσικής / Megaro Moussikis 10 Ευαγγελισμός / Evangelismos 11 Σύνταγμα / Syntagma 12 Ακρόπολη / Akropoli

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RUNS THROUGH TIME City of Athens Culture, sports And youth orgAnizAtion Information: T. 210 5284800 | www.opanda.gr opanathens

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Runners are kindly requested to throw water- and Powerade bottles, lids, sponges etc in the recycle bins at all feed stations and always on the right side of the street, to avoid accidents. For their own convenience, they are asked to spread out beyond the first table.

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RUNNERS WHO DROP OUT The last group of runners is followed by a bus, which picks up all participants who cannot or do not wish to finish the race. If, for any reason, a runner chooses to drop out, he/ she must walk to the closest feed station or get in contact with a staff member or volunteer of the AMA OC at any point of the course. In case no medical assistance is required, the runner may: a) remain on site and wait for any authorized vehicle of the AMA OC to pick him/her up and take him/ her to the Finish, b) remain on site and wait for the bus that follows the last group of runners and picks up those who drop out, c) proceed to the finish line at his/her own responsibility.

TIME LIMIT FOR THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT Both the Marathon Race and Power Walking end at 17.41’.

KM 5 7,5 10 12,5 15 17,5 20 21,1 22,5 25 27,5 30 32,5 35 37,5 40

CLOSING TIME 10:34 11:06 11:35 12:03 12:29 12:59 13:28 13:40 13:57 14:24 14:53 15:12 15:54 16:18 16:48 17:15

ATTENTION: Runners who wish to continue running beyond the stated time limits, need to bear in mind that they are running at their own risk. Police will gradually allow vehicles on the streets after the last runner passes each feed station within the set time limit.

ELECTRONIC TIMING All runners will receive a timing chip from the Registration Center at the ERGO Marathon EXPO (ΤaeKwonDo Indoor Hall at Palaio Faliro) along with their bib number. By using the chip, runners will be registered in the official results and will be informed about 29

their split times. Split timing zones are installed every 5 kilometres and at 21.1km. Any runner for whom no time is shown at the Start, the split timing zones and the Finish, will be disqualified.

The timing chip along with the bib number indicate the athlete’s identity and starting block in the electronic system.

Only athletes who: (a) participate in accordance to the rules; (b) are placed in the right starting block; ( c) have timing indications at the Start, all split timing zones and the Finish; and (d) complete the race within the time limit (8 hours) will have their final and split times appearing in the Official Results and get a participation certificate. Athletes who cannot show electronically records at the Start, at split timing zones and at the Finish, they disqualified.

CHRONOMETERS A vehicle with a big digital chronometer will be moving in front of the leading group of runners. There will also be a digital chronometer at the finish line.

RULES AND FAIR PLAY Observance of the rules and regulations set by the International Athletics Association Federations (IAAF), the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and the Hellenic Athletics Federation

(SEGAS), is substantial for the safe and fair participation of all runners in this huge sport event.

The ideas of fair play and noble competition characterize the Athens Marathon, therefore mutual understanding and support among participants are essential in promoting the Olympic and sports ideals. Everyone should respect his/her co-runners and try not to block their way and the flow of the race.

In case of not following the above rules, the event’s judges as well as the AMA OC staff may exclude runners from the Final Results, after evaluating electronic and audio visual material.

ATTENTION: The participation of athletes with race handcycles, race wheelchairs, skates, skateboard, bicycle or accompanied by an animal is not allowed in the Athens Marathon. Due to the particularities of the marathon course, the large number of participating athletes, the existing infrastructure and the event’s operations for the staging of ~13 different races on the same day (either in the city center of Athens or along the Marathon course), the AMA OC can ensure safety of runners only under the above mentioned terms and conditions.

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POWER WALKING SPECIFIC RULES The same rules apply for participants in Power Walking race, with the following specifications: 1. Participants in Power Walking are placed in the last starting block, to start at 09:35’. Starting from a different block than the appointed one will result in the disqualification of the participant.

2. Time limit to conclude the race is set at 17:41’.

3. If a walker wishes to change the type of race, he/she needs to change his/ her bib number. This can only be done with the permission of the Organizing Committee at the event’s Registration Centre. The deadline for reporting such a change is Saturday November 9, 2019.

4. There will be no winners or specific results classification for the participants in Power Walking.

ACCESS TO THE RACE ROUTE – MARATHON RACE ATTENDANCE All race routes will be free of vehicles. It is strictly prohibited for anyone (spectators, coaches, etc.) other than runners to move on all race lanes, in any type of vehicle. Parallel street lanes will also be free of traffic and dedicated to vehicles accredited to the AMA OC (ambulances, police vehicles, etc.).

All spectators are kindly requested to

use public transportation (Metro and buses outside the race routes), as indicated in the maps. No escorting of runners in bicycles is allowed.

The presence of accompanying persons in any of the street lanes, failure to demonstrate a valid accreditation pass or obstruction of runners or disobedience to the police orders will lead to their expulsion from the race route and disqualification of the athletes they escort.

Starting this year, personal supporters (family members, friends, colleagues, etc.) of the runners will have the opportunity of cheering for them at the 31st kilometer of the course, known among marathoners as the famous “wall”, and then go back to Panathenaic Stadium to welcome their finish of this unique marathon. AVRA Natural Mineral Water, a long-time supporter of the Authentic Marathon, will initiate the “AVRA Wave”, a unique “encouragement wave” which will bring runners closer to their supporters, at the most demanding moment of their race, the 31st mark of the 42.195m authentic classic route. The initiative aims to create a “connecting link” between the toughest point of the runners’ gigantic effort and the magical moment of completing it inside the Panathenaic “Marble” Stadium. The “AVRA Wave” mini-buses will facilitate supporters, by transferring them, free of charge, every 33

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AT THE FINISH AND AFTERWARDS Participation without a bib number is not permitted. Runners who do not have a bib number will not be allowed to enter the Panathenaic Stadium.

Furthermore, participation in the race and finish in the Panathenaic Stadium to runners with animals is also forbidden.

FINISHING THE RACE All runners entering the finish area in the Panathenaic Stadium need to follow the route marked by cones and indicated by judges and volunteers.

Runners who enter Panathenaic Stadium have to run the last 170m of the race inside the Stadium.

POST RACE PROCEDURES & SERVICES Runners who finish the race need to keep walking. If any of the participants needs medical assistance, medical staff will be at the Finish to offer first

aid services. Right after the Finish, all runners will be given a commemorative medal and will be asked to move towards the exit using the ramp next to the entrance gate that leads to the Propylaea of the Stadium.

Outside the Stadium, participants will be offered AVRA water, isotonic POWERADE drinks, AMITA orange juice, CHIQUITA bananas, NATURE VALLEY snack bars, PAVLIDIS bitter chocolates, etc. All participants may collect their clothes and personal belongings from the relevant DHL Vehicles. Runners may pick up their kit bags by showing their bib number.

Runners could return to the stadium following volunteers’ instructions and watch the finish of their co-runners.

ACCESS TO THE FINISH AREA Access to the Panathenaic Stadium (finish venue) is permitted only to finishing runners having a bib number and staff of the AMA OC bearing specific credentials on their accreditation.

Friends, family members and coaches should not try to enter this area, as this will result in congestion and cause inconvenience to the runners exiting the Stadium and the staff of the AMA OC who will be trying to assist the runners. In addition, it is prohibited for anyone to enter the Panathenaic Stadium with any type of vehicle or wheeled accessory (skates, skateboard, bicycle, etc.).

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Runners must inform their friends and family members about these regulations.

AWARD CEREMONIES Winners Medals and certificates will be awarded to the first three men and women as well as to the winners of the National Marathon Race Championships.

RESULTS & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES The finish times of the runners are announced in AMA website www.athensauthenticmarathon.gr throughout the race. After the end of the race, the official results for the first 20 runners are immediately announced. The unofficial results for the rest of the participants will be announced a few hours after the end of the race. Runners will

have the opportunity to submit an appeal within the next five (5) calendar days. The official results for all categories will be announced about ten (10) working days after the race. All legal finishers may download their participation certificate from the official website of the event a few days later (www.athensauthenticmarathon.gr).

PHOTO SERVICES Photo services are provided by the world-known photo agency Marathon Photos. All participants will be able to download and purchase their photos a few hours after the event from the website www.marathon-photos.com.

TV BROADCASTING The event will be broadcasted live

by ERT (National Broadcaster) from 08:00’ to 12:30’.

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PART 2:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE 5 & 10KM RACES

Due to the increased interest and in order to accommodate all those who wished to participate in the Athens Marathon 5& 10km Road Races, for the first time this year the Organizing Committee of Athens Marathon (AMA OC) is organizing the 10km Road Race on Saturday, November 9, 2019 (instead of Sunday morning on Marathon day) with start time at 17:00’.

Furthermore the second 5km road race of the event, which was held on Sunday afternoon will not take place anymore. It is merged anymore in the morning 5km Road Race, starting at 08:15’. on Sunday, November 10, 2019. Consequently there will be only one 5km Road Race, with the participation of ~20000 runners, having as a new title sponsor the initiative «ZERO WASTE FUTURE» by Coca Cola.

These two races are separate and athletes need to participate in the race they have registered for. Participation in a race other than the one in which they registered for will lead to the disqualification of a runner. Runners who wish to participate in both races are obliged to register beforehand for both.

BEFORE THE RACES In order for someone to participate in the Marathon Race or Power Walking, he/she should be at least 18 years old.

BEFORE LEAVING HOME Make sure you carry: • Bib number and safety pins (timing chip is attached at the back side of the bib number) • Kit plastic bag with the bib number’s sticker stamped on.

GETTING TO THE START Participants are kindly requested to reach the start area on Vas. Amalias Avenue, Syntagma (next the bulding of Bodossakis Foundation), using public transportation. Please bear in mind that runners need to be at the start area at least one (1) hour before the start of the race, that is: on Saturday, November 9 at 16:00’ the latest for 10km race participants on Sunday, November 10 at 07:15’ the latest for 5km Road Race ZERO WASTE FUTURE participants Please note that no vehicles are allowed in the center of Athens and anywhere around the Panathenaic Stadium on Saturday, November 9, 2019, from 14:00’ to 19:30’

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and on Sunday, November 10, 2019, from 05:00’ to 18:30’ WARM UP Runners may warm up behind the start area on Vas. Amalias Avenue (near Adrianos Gate).

Warm up is not allowed before the start line.

RACES START For the 10km Road Race, a “Wave Start” system will be applied. Eight (8) different wave starts are planned, with a time gap of a few minutes between blocks. Participants are kindly requested to follow the rules of the AMA OC and pay attention to the instructions given to them by the event’s volunteers.

Time 17:00 17:02 17:05 17:08 17:11 17:14 17:17 17:20 17:23

Wave Starts – 10Km – Saturday November, 2019 1st block: Elite athletes & the best 1,000 finish times 2nd block: The next 1,600 finish times 3rd block: The next 1,600 finish times 4th block: The next 1,600 finish times 5th block: The next 1,600 finish times 6th block: The next 1,600 finish times 7th block: The next 1,600 finish times 8th block: The next 1,400 finish times The last runner crosses the start line

For the 5km Road Race ZERO WASTE FUTURE, a “Wave Start” system will be applied. Thirteen (13) different wave starts are planned, with a time gap of a few minutes between blocks.

Participants are kindly requested to follow the rules of the AMA OC and pay attention to the instructions given to them by the event’s volunteers.

Time 08:15 08:17 08:20 08:23 08:26 08:29 08:32 08:35 08:38 08:41 08:44 08:47 08:50 08:53

Wave Starts – 5Km ZERO WASTE FUTURE 1st block: Elite athletes & the best 1,000 finish times 2nd block: The next 1,600 finish times 3rd block: The next 1,600 finish times 4th block: The next 1,600 finish times 5th block: The next 1,600 finish times 6th block: The next 1,600 finish times 7th block: The next 1,600 finish times 8th block: The next 1,600 finish times 9th block: The next 1,600 finish times 10th block: The next 1,600 finish times 11th block: The next 1,600 finish times 12th block: The next 1,600 finish times 13th block: The next 1,400 finish times The last runner crosses the finish line

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STARTING BLOCKS Runners are placed in different blocks at the start area according to the color of their bib number. Blocks are mentioned on the bib numbers.

All Runners are asked to take their place in their starting blocks at the latest 15’ minutes before the race starts (Saturday at 16:45’ for the 10km Road Race, Sunday at 08:00’ for the 5km Road Race ZERO WASTE FUTURE).

Runners are placed in starting blocks according to their personal best finish time over the last three years (20172019), as registered in their entry form.

Runners who have not stated their best finish time on their entry form are placed in one of the last starting blocks.

IMPORTANT: Please note that any runner who starts from a different block than the indicated one, or tries to participate in a race different than the one he/she has registered for, will be automatically disqualified and, consequently, his/her results will not appear in the Final Results.

Participation without a bib number is not allowed in any case. Athletes without bib numbers will be stopped before entering the Panathenaic Stadium. Furthermore, participation is forbidden to athletes with animals, skates, skateboards, bicycles or other wheeled equipment.

STARTING THE RACES 10km Road Race: Saturday at 17:00’ 5km Road Race ZERO WASTE FUTURE: Sunday at 08:15’ CLOTHING MANAGEMENT Runners must hand the kit bag with their personal clothing to the volunteers at the designated area at least 30 minutes before the start of the race. This area will be found at the entrance of Zappeio alley (Amaliasave.) on both sides. After finishing the race, runners, assisted by volunteers, may collect back their kit bag at the same place by demonstrating their bib number.

ATTENTION: All bags must be well closed. Please make sure that your kit bag does not contain travel documents, medicine, money, jewelry or other items of value. The Hellenic Athletics Federation and the Athens Marathon Organizing Committee (AMA OC) bear no responsibility in case of loss or damage of the above, while in case of juridical claim their overall responsibility is limited to the amount of 100€.

ATTENTION: No bags, backpacks, etc, other than the kit bags provided to the runners by the AMA OC will be accepted.

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DURING THE RACES KILOMETER SIGNS There are kilometer (km) indexes at every kilometer of the course.

TOILETS – WCs WCs will be available at the Start and Finish, as well as at the feed stations of the 10km Road Race.

MEDICAL SERVICES The Organising Committee is responsible for providing medical services to runners. The National Centre of Immediate Help provides medical services along the course as well as at the Start and Finish of the race. An ambulance will be following the last group of runners throughout the course. Medical Volunteers and Paramedics will be available along the course to offer first aid and inform the special medical personnel responsible for the event.

FEED ZONES/STATIONS Bottled water will be offered to runners at the Start and the Finish.

For the 10km Road Race there will be stations with bottled water at the 3.7km and 7.9km.

For the 5km Road Race ZERO WASTE FUTURE there will be stations with bottled water at the middle of the course (~2.5km).

RECYCLING Based on the instructions of the environmental organization «Institute Team for the Word», within the framework of the AMA Green Program, sponsored by Coca-Cola in Greece under the «ZERO WASTE FUTURE» initiative, recycling bins are located at and right after all feed zones/stations.

By “throwing” the plastic water bottles and cups there, you contribute towards a zero waste event and minimize the ecological footprint of the race. At the finish of the race, the banana peels must be discarded in the bins with the respective sign.The organic waste will be forwarded for composting.

TIME LIMIT The time limit for 10km Road Race is set to 90 minutes (“net time”, from the block start shot untill the cross of finish line). The 10km race is to be completed by 18.53’ on Saturday and no participant will be allowed to enter the Panathenaic Stadium after this time.

The time for 5km Road Race ZERO WASTE FUTURE is set to 60 minutes (“net time”, from the block start shot untill the cross of finish line). The 5km race is to be completed by 09.58’ on Sunday and no participant will be allowed to enter the Panathenaic Stadium after this time.

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ATTENTION: Runners who happen to continue their effort beyond the above time limit at any part of the course, need to be aware of the fact that they are running or walking at their own risk and that they will not be allowed to enter the Panathenaic Stadium in order to finish.

ELECTRONIC TIMING All runners will receive a timing chip from the Registration Center at the ERGO Marathon EXPO (ΤaeKwonDo Indoor Hall at Palaio Faliro), along with their bib number. These two indicate the athlete’s identity and starting block in the electronic system. By using the timing chip, runners will be registered in the official results list and will be informed about their split times. Split timing zoneis installed for the 10km Road Race at km 5. For the 5km Road Race split timing zonesare installed at km 1.3 and 4.

Only athletes who (a) participate in accordance with the rules; (b) are placed in the right starting block (c) have timing indications at the Start, split timing zones and Finish; and (d) complete the race within the time limit will have their final time and time splits appearing in the Official Results and will get a participation certificate.

RULES AND FAIR PLAY Observance of rules and regulations set by the International Athletics Federation (IAAF), the Association

of International Marathon Race and Distance Running (AIMS) and the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), is substantial for the safe and fair participation of all runners in this mass sport event.

The ideals of fair play and noble competition characterize the Athens Marathon, therefore mutual understanding and support among participants are essential in promoting the Olympic and sports ideals. Everyone should respect his/her co-runners and try not to block their way and the flow of the race.

In case of breaching these rules, the event’s judges and AMA OC staff may order the disqualification of an athlete and erase him/her from the Official Results, evaluating electronic as well as audio visual material.

ACCESS TO THE RACE ROUTE 5 & 10KM RACE ATTENDANCE All race routes will be free of vehicles. It is strictly prohibited for anyone (spectators, coaches, etc.) other than the runners to move on all race lanes, in any type of vehicle. Parallel street lanes will also be free of traffic and dedicated to the AMA OC accredited vehicles (ambulances, police vehicles, etc.). All spectators are kindly requested to use public transportation (Metro and buses outside the race routes), indicated in the maps.

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Especially for the 5 & 10km road races, individuals accompanying athletes are not allowed to move on the lanes next to the race stream. No escorting of athletes in any kind of vehicle (bicycle, mot, etc) is allowed either on the runners’ lane or the next one. The presence of accompanying persons in any of the race lanes or the lane next to the race stream, or disobeying to police orders, will directly lead to their expulsion from the race route and the disqualification of the athletes they escort.

staff will available be at the Finish to offer first aid services. Right after the Finish, all runners will be given a commemorative medal and will be asked to move toward the exit using the ramp next to the entrance gate that leads to the Propylaea of the Stadium.

AT THE FINISH AND AFTERWARDS Participation without a bib number is not permitted. Runners without bib numbers are not allowed to enter the Panathenaic Stadium. The same stands for runners with dogs.

ACCESS TO THE FINISH AREA Access to the Panathenaic Stadium (finish venue) is permitted only to finishing runners having a bib number and staff of the AMA OC bearing specific credentials on their accreditation.

Friends, family members and coaches should not try to enter this area, as this will result in congestion and cause inconvenience to the runners exiting the Stadium and the staff of the AMA OC who will be trying to assist the runners. In addition, it is prohibited for anyone to enter the Panathenaic Stadium with any type of vehicle or wheeled accessory (skates, skateboard, bicycle, etc.). Runners must inform their friends and family members about these regulations.

FINISHING THE RACES All runners entering the finish area in the Panathenaic Stadium need to follow the route marked by cones and indicated by judges and volunteers.

Runners who enter the Panathenaic Stadium have to run the last 170m of the race inside the Stadium.

PROCEDURES AFTER FINISHING THE RACES Runners who finish the race need to keep walking. If any of the participants needs medical assistance, medical

Outside the Stadium, participants will be offered water. All participants will collect their clothes and other belongings from the same place where they left them. Runners may get back to the stands of the Stadium following the instructions of Volunteers in order to watch the rest of the event.

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AWARD CEREMONIES Winners Medals and Certificates will be awarded to the first three winners (men & women) to cross the finish line.

RESULTS & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES The results of the race are announced in our website www.athensauthenticmarathon.gr throughout the race. After the end of the race, the official results for the first runners are immediately announced. The unofficial results for the rest of the participants will be announced on our website a few hours

after the end of the race. Runners will have the opportunity to submit an appeal within the next five (5) calendar days. The official results for all categories will be announced about ten (10) working days after the race. All runners may download their participation certificate from the official website of the event a few days later (www.athensauthenticmarathon.gr).

PHOTO SERVICES Photo services are provided by the world-known photo agency MarathonPhotos. All participants will be able to download and purchase their photos a few hours after the event from the website: www.marathon-photos.com.

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MEDICAL ADVICE FOR SAFE AND PLEASANT PARTICIPATION IN THE RACES OF “ATHENS MARATHON. THE AUTHENTIC”

PART 3:

In order to enjoy the unique experience of participating in the Athens Marathon without putting yourself in danger, you should be healthy and in good physical condition on that day.

ATTENTION: If you have a medical problem that may cause a loss of senses (such as diabetes), please put a cross in front of your number and write the details of your disease and the medication you receive on the back side of your number.

NOTICE The Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) is very pleased with the annual increase of the number of participants in the “ATHENS MARATHON. THE AUTHENTIC”. Participation is open to all, even to people who suffer from serious medical conditions, provided that they have their doctor’s consent, especially for the Marathon Race. It is advised that you visit your doctor before participating in the event. Participants who have not prepared sufficiently for the race should also pay extra attention. All participants should have a cardio check-up before the race, which is very important for every participant. In any case, all responsibility for participating in the Athens Marathon is entirely on the participant. The following guidelines contribute to a better performance and a safer race.

ILLNESS AND TRAINING If you have the flu, a feverish cold or tummy bug, do not train/run until you have fully recovered. After that, start training gently and build up gradually. Do not attempt to catch up on lost mileage shortly after an illness or an injury – this may aggravate the damage or the illness. If you had the flu over the last month, please reconsider your participation in the Athens Marathon.

The Athens Marathon and the Hellenic Athletics Federation are acknowledging the contribution of BETABET that provides the necessary medical equipment to the Organizing Committee in order to ensure that the event is staged in the most safe way.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you cannot easily run 15 miles one month before the Marathon, it is highly unlikely that you will manage to finish or enjoy the race that day. In this case, it would be wiser for you not to participate in the Marathon Race.

Instead, you could participate in the 10km or 5km road race.

THE DAY BEFORE THE RACE

On the day before the race, avoid intense practice and try to get enough rest.

Prepare the objects that you will use on

race day. Eat a light supper rich in carbohydrates (bread, pasta, rice, potatoes, etc.). Do not forget to drink sufficient amount of water, especially if the next day is forecast to be a hot one.

THE DAY OF THE RACE

Get dressed appropriately, according to the weather forecast. Wear lightweight running shoes that you have used before and you are sure will not hurt your feet. Wear cloches and soaks that you have used and washed at least once before and they will not handicap your body movement in any case (rubbibg, tight or wide or heavy clothes, made by unsuitable materials).

ones (higher temperature, humidity or both). The pace, the intensity in which you choose to run the race is the most important issue concerning the management of your endurance and abilities.

DURING THE RACE The more you press yourself to finish the race, the more important it becomes to get fluids and food regularly.

Drink at regular intervals, trying not to overdo it.

Have a light breakfast a few hours before the race starts. Avoid eating anything that contains fat.

Drinking too little can lead to problems, as you need to replace some of the body water you lose as you sweat.

Drinking too much can be very dangerous and lead to hyponatremia, fits and, in some cases, even death. Drink when you feel the need but do not gulp large amounts of fluids before, during and after the race.

Leave your home/hotel early enough to be in time at the start area or the pick-up spots designated by the Organizing Committee, in order to avoid getting stressed.

Every athlete has different needs according to his/her body build, running pace and, above all, the weather conditions, as all these factors have an impact on how much someone sweats.

Be sufficiently hydrated before the race. One glass of water (250ml) is enough to achieve this. You may drink water until 30’ before the race starts, if the day is forecast to be a hot one.

Faster runners (<3h 30mins) on a warm day may need as much as one litre of fluid per hour (2 pints).

Slower runners should need less, particularly on a cool day, more than 500ml per hour shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be consumed.

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You can trust the products provided to you at the feed stations, but if you want, you can carry your own supplies.

Water stations are frequent along the course. You do not need to drink water at each one of them, just make sure you have a mouthful of water occasionally. Sports drinks can also be found at certain stations (see relevant section).

Run slightly, especially if your level of preparation for the match you are attending is not satisfactory. Follow this advice and it is most likely to meet the requirements of the race without requiring medical assistance. Doctors and First Aid Volunteers will be along on the way and will be covering all the races in health terms, not just where there are power stations. If you leave the race, head to the nearest station where medical assistance is provided.

Pay attention to these tips and follow them as a guide before and during the Marathon.

AT THE FINISH After you finish the race, do not stand The Athens Marathon and the Hellenic Athletics Federation are acknowledging the contribution of SANTAIR that provides the necessary number of defibrillators to Medical Services in order to ensure that the event is staged in the most safe way.

still. Keep walking, especially if you feel dizzy, and drink to replace lost fluid. Go to the baggage area as soon as possible, collect your kit bag and change into warm, dry clothes. Then go to the meeting point area. Foil blankets will not stop you from becoming cold. Keep on drinking slowly and have something to eat. Some runners feel faint even one and a half hours after the end of the race, often because they do not get enough fluid and/or food.

Keep in mind that you should not drink excessively. It is preferable to hydrate yourself gradually over the next twenty-four to forty-eight hours after the race. Eat something salty and space out your drinks. In this way you will not get hyponatremia and will replace the water, salt and glycogen that were lost during the race. If for any reason you feel unwell, dizzy or weak, please visit the first aid station located at the finish venue.

Within the next few hours after your finish, if you are not handicapped by an injury, see about to move and take a walk for some time. This will help you to recover sooner after a great effort.

Although it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn away the reason of the body fatigue, a very gentle massage session made by an expert could give you a relief feeling and accelerate the recovery procedure.

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ΑΜΑ 2019 REGISTRATION KIT The top-level services of the event

As part of the registration, runners of the different AMA races are entitled to the following services: • Bib Number with incorporated timing chip • Pre-event e-Bulletin with Technical and Medical Instructions • Free Transport to the Marathon Start Area (from Athens) • Chemical WCs and water at the Start Area • Chemical WCs and Feed Zones every 2.5Km and at the Finish Area (water, isotonic drinks, juice fruit gel, bananas, bitter chocolate, cereal bars, salty snacks) • Medical Assistance and EMS along all courses • Clothing management • Liability Insurance during the race • Finisher’s Medal (part of the 2019-2026 series of 8 medals) • Οnline Results • Free Live Tracking App • Participation Certificate with finish and intermediate times • Commemorative Post-Event e-Bulletin • Race e-Newsletter throughout the year Depending on the registration level, participants also receive the Official Race T-shirt, Free Public Transport and Discount for certain Museums. For an additional cost, participants can also sign up for the Premium Registration and Hospitality Program and other services such as Commemorative Personal Photos and AMA merchandising.

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ΑΜΑ MEDAL SERIES 2019 - 2026

2500+ years of History on a collection of eight medals

Based on the Greek roots of Marathon, the Hellenic Athletics Federation decided to depict the history of the sport on the medals of Athens Marathon, designed by KIZI Design Studio.

Starting in 2019 and for 8 consecutive years, one side of the finishers’ medal will depict α different historic milestone of the Marathon’s long history. Famous artists have already committed to paint the best moments of the sport. In 2019, the «Battle of Marathon 490BC» has been depicted on the medal Athens Marathon, with the unique style of the famous Greek painter, Alekos Fassianos.

In the following years, the legendary «Soldier-Messenger», the «Birth of Marathon 1896» and other turning points of Marathon’s evolution will be designed by different famous artists, such as Yannis Psichopedis, Kostas Varotsos and others. Each individual medal in the 8-piece collector’s series will be engraved with a single letter. Once the set has been completed in 2026, on Marathon’s 130th Anniversary, the letters on the eight individual medals will spell the world “Marathon”.

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Part of the original painting created by Alekos Fassianos

The Marathon Battle by Alekos Fassianos

Eleven thousand soldiers from Athens and Plataies died during the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. Under the leadership of the genius General Miltiades, they fought bravely against the gigantic army of over 100,000 Persians. The victory of the Greek army over the Persians prevented the Persian invasion into Europe, allowing in the following years (5th century B.C.) the growth of Democracy and the development of Arts and Culture in Greece, and mainly in Athens, setting the basis of the Western Civilization. This great important historical moment is inextricably linked to the legend of the soldier runner, who sacrificed his life carrying the victorious message from the battlefield of Marathon to the people of Athens.

The 2019 Athens Marathon medal, the first of the new 8-medal series of the event, is dedicated to this glorious battle and is signed by Alekos Fassianos. He is globally known as one of the greatest contemporary Greek artists, whose work has been acknowledged from New York to Tokyo and exhibited in many major museums and galleries around the world.

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Free Live Tracking of all races

In 2019, the amazing App “Athens Marathon.

The Authentic” will again be available for free to runners and spectators who wish to follow, on their mobile devices (iOS and Android), race action in real time (live tracking).

The App users, after download it from the Google Play or App Store (see the link below) will be able to track of up to 25 athletes (as well as the first 15 runners leading each individual race), and receive notifications when their runners cross the timing control zones of the various races.

Also, App users will be able to share their athletes’ progress on social media, upload selfies with the event’s logos, receive latest race news, check the weather forecast and relive the race through Live Tracking Replay.

On the days leading up to the event, App users will be receiving exclusive notifications with useful information on bib numbers, key activities at the Registration Center, Marathon Expo news, the 5-day AMA event program, and special sponsor promotions among others.

Download the application here

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AN «X-RAY» OF THE AUTHENTIC MARATHON COURSE A challenge for brave runners

The Authentic Marathon route is a challenging linear course. It could be divided into four main sections. The race starts in the town of Marathon.

The first 3kms are slightly downhill so self-control is recommended. Then it is mostly flat until you reach the 10K mark in the middle of the Nea Makri municipality. The second part of eight kilometers, consists of uphills and downhills, alternatively, and should not be run aggressively. There is only one long downhill relief after kilometer 17.

The third part of 13 kilometers is known for its challenging hills, while the most difficult spots are the hills at kilometers 20, 25, 28 and 31. The final part, the last 11 kilometers of the authentic course are mostly downhill but can become challenging due to fatigue.

The steepest downhills are at kilometers 32 and 37. Everyone’s favorite long-lasting memory are the final 600m down Herodou Attikou street and the final turn into the crowded, unique in the world, Panathenaic “Marble” Stadium.

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MARATHON RUNNERS ENCOURAGING ACTIVATION «AVRA Wave»: We Run Together

Within the framework of the Athens Marathon, 2019 is the launch year of a new support action for Marathon runners at the 31st mark of the 42.195m classic route, known among marathoners as the famous “wall”. AVRA Natural Mineral Water, a long-time supporter of the Authentic Marathon, initiated the «AVRA Wave», a unique «encouragement wave» which brings marathon runners closer to their supporters, at the toughest point of their race.

There, the «AVRA Wave» will welcome supporters and encourage, along with them, the heroic efforts of the runners, with the passion and emotion families and friends can offer to their own people. The «AVRA Wave» mini-buses will be transferring marathon supporters, free of charge, from D. Plakentias metro station to the 31st km. (Stavros Bridge) and back, as well as from the Evangelismos metro station to Panathenaic Stadium. Thus, supporters will have the opportunity to cheer for their own athletes at the race’s most demanding moments and then, to welcome them during the magical moment of their finish at the Stadium.

For more information visit avrawater.gr/avrawave

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THE «GREEN» PROGRAM OF ΑΜΑ Towards a Zero Waste Future Marathon

The Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) respects the environment, supports the United Nations’ sustainable development goals and follows the AIMS’ “Green Guidelines” under the guidance of the environmental organization «Institute Team for the World».

In 2019, along with Coca-Cola as main sponsor and partner, SEGAS will intensify its activations and communication strategy towards a zero waste marathon. The ZERO WASTE FUTURE program by Coca-Cola aims το intervene, educate and change citizens’ behavior regarding waste. Athens Marathon’s environmental footprint should be radically reduced by adopting circular economy and recycling practices during the event. Thus, the following activations will take place: • Collection of plastic packages, so to be recycled and reused, acquiring a second life.

• Organic waste will be composted respectively • Collection of slightly used sports shoes, so to be reused by underprivileged individuals, groups and refugees • Collection of used runners’ clothes, discarded at Marathon start, so to be reused by people in need • continue the pilot upcycling project, which engages skillful refugees, to revive used marathon material, such as banners and nets, by transforming them into “new” useful items 71

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AMA ORGANIZING COMMITTEE PRESIDENT A' VICE PRESIDENT B' VICE PRESIDENT C' VICE PRESIDENT GENERAL SECRETARY A' DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY B' DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY TREASURER DEPUTY TREASURER MARSHAL MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER MEMBER

AMA Î&#x2022;XECUTIVE COMMITTEE KOSTAS PANAGOPOULOS VASILIS SEVASTIS PANAGIOTIS DIMAKOS ATHANASIOS RAPTIS IOANNIS PSOMIADIS ANGELIKI PROKAKI MAKIS ASIMAKOPOULOS EVANGELOS PAPAPOSTOLOU TOTA GOLFINOPOULOU GEORGIA - MARIA SAGIADINOU

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SECRETARY

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MEMBER

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MEMBER

ELENI BERTSATOU

MEMBER

SOTIRIS KAKIAS

MEMBER

NIKOLAOS DOUZINAS

MEMBER

ELENI PANAGIOTOPOULOU

MEMBER

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ANGELIKI PROKAKI

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MEMBER - AMA TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

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AMA COORDINATING CONSULTANT

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AMA STATS & RECORDS BEST RESULTS IN THE AUTHENTIC COURSE MEN 2:10:37 KANDIE FELIX KIPCHIRCHIR KEN WOMEN 2:26.20 NOGUCHI MIZUKI JPN ATHENS AUTHENTIC MARATHON RECORD MEN 2:10:37 KANDIE FELIX KIPCHIRCHIR KEN WOMEN 2:31.06 DRAZDAUSKAITE RASA LTU WORLD RECORD MEN 2:01:39 ELIUD KIPCHOGE KEN WOMEN 2:14:04 Mx BRIGID KOSGEI KEN 2:17:01 Wo KEITANI MARY JEPKOSGEI KEN GREEK BEST PERFORMANCE MEN 2:17.56 POLIAS NIKOS WOMEN 2:39.10 POLYZOU MARIA ATHENS AUTHENTIC MARATHON RECORD BY A GREEK ATHLETE MEN 2:18.38 POLIAS NIKOS 2:18.38 POLIAS NIKOS WOMEN 2:40.36 KEFALA KONSTANTINA NATIONAL RECORD MEN 2:12:04 ANDRIOPOULOS SPYROS 1/11/88 WOMEN 2:33:40 POLYZOU MARIA 23/8/98 10 KM BEST RECORD MEN 30.29 TASSIS YIORGOS GRE WOMEN 34.59 KARAKATSANI ANASTASIA GRE 5 KM BEST RECORD morning MEN 14.47 DIMITRAKIS ANDREAS GRE WOMEN 16.40 CHELIMO ROSE BHR 5 KM BEST RECORD afternoon MEN 15.52 STAMOULIS YIORGOS GRE WOMEN 16.41 STEBARTOVA MOIRA CZE

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AMA STATS & RECORDS THE ATHENS MARATHON WINNERS 1st

1983

Fanis Tsimingatos

Greece

2:28.18

2nd

1984

Leon Swanepoel

South Africa

2:28.53

3rd

1985

Michael Hill

Sweden

2:26.20

4th

1986

Jos vander Water

Belgium

2:27.22

5th

1987

Kevin Flanegan

South Africa

2:25.14

6th

1988

Fedor Ryzhov

Soviet Union

2:17.33

7th

1989

Jan van Rijthoven

Netherland

2:23.19

8th

1990

Johan Engholm

Sweden

2:26.33

9th

1991

Theodoros Fotopoulos

Greece

2:28.18

10th

1992

Christos Dumas

Greece

2:31.15

11th

1993

Nikolaos Polias

Greece

2:28.12

12th

1994

Christos Dumas

Greece

2:35.00

13th

1995

Nikolaos Polias

Greece

2:27.27

14th

1996

Nikitas Markakis

Greece

2:33.15

15th

1997

Gerasimos Kokotas

Greece

2:31.47

16th

1998

Nikolaos Polias

Greece

2:18.38

17th

1999

Masato Yonehara

Japan

2:18.35

18th

2000

Nikolaos Polias

Greece

2:20.50

19th

2001

Noah Bor

Kenya

2:19.26

20th

2002

Mark Saina

Kenya

2:18.19

21st

2003

Zebedayo Bayo

Tanzania

2:16.59

22nd

2004

Frederick Cherono

Kenya

2:15.30

23rd

2005

James Saina

Kenya

2:16.05

24th

2006

Henry Tarus

Kenya

2:17.46

25th

2007

Benjamin Kiprotich Korir

Kenya

2:14.40

26th

2008

Paul Lekuraa

Kenya

2:12.42

27th

2009

Josephat Kipkirui Ngetich

Kenya

2:13.44

28th

2010

Raymont Bet

Kenya

2:12.40

29th

2011

Abdelkerim Boubker

Morocco

2.11.40

30th

2012

Raymont Bet

Kenya

2:11.35

31st

2013

Yego Hillary Kipkogei

Kenya

2:13.51

32nd

2014

Felix Kandie

Kenya

2:10.37

33rd

2015

Hristoforos Merousis

Greece

2:21.22

34th

2016

Lobuwan Luka Rotich

Kenya

2:12.48

35th

2017

Samuel Kalalei

Kenya

2:12.17

36th

2018

Misoi Brimin Kipkorir

Kenya

2.10.56

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AMA STATS & RECORDS THE ATHENS MARATHON WINNERS 1st

1983

Metaxia Bertselea

Greece

3:35.52

2nd

1984

Barbara Balzer

USA

2:58.30

3rd

1985

Eryl Davies

Gr. Britain

3:04.30

4th

1986

Signe Ward

Norway

3:06.58

5th

1987

Irina Bogacheva

Soviet Union

2:43.37

6th

1988

Magdalini Poulimenou

Greece

2:50.59

7th

1989

Leslie Lewis

USA

2:37.42

8th

1990

Prudence Taylor

New Zealand

2:59.15

9th

1991

Sofia Sotiriadou

Greece

2:59.29

10th

1992

Reiko Hirosawa

Japan

3:05.24

11th

1993

Panagiota Petropoulou

Greece

3:15.56

12th

1994

Kleri Stavropoulou

Greece

3:21.32

13th

1995

Panagiota Nikolakopoulou

Greece

2:59.45

14th

1996

Panagiota Petropoulou

Greece

2:56.42

15th

1997

Melissa Hurta

USA

2:54.43

16th

1998

Joy Smith

USA

2:50.52

17th

1999

Tamaki Okuno

Japan

2:46.46

18th

2000

Yeoryía Abatzídou

Greece

2:53.00

19th

2001

Sonja Oberem

Germany

2:36.15

20th

2002

Sonja Oberem

Germany

2:37.29

21st

2003

Nadezhda Wijenberg

Netherlands

2:43.18

22nd

2004

Alemu Zinash

Ethiopia

2:41.12

23rd

2005

Sisay Measo

Ethiopia

2:38.39

24th

2006

Chikako Ogushi

Japan

2:40.47

25th

2007

Svetlana Ponomarenko

Russia

2:33.19

26th

2008

Mai Tagami

Japan

2:36.58

27th

2009

Akemi Ozaki

Japan

2:39.56

28th

2010

Rasa Drazdaoukaite

Lithuania

2:31.06

29th

2011

Elfneshe Melaku Yado

Ethiopia

2.35.25

30th

2012

Yadaa Consalater Chemtai

Kenya

2:40.00

31st

2013

Rotich Nancy Joan

Kenya

2:41.32

32nd

2014

Naomi Mayo

Kenya

2:41.06

33rd

2015

Hagiakari Minori

Japan

2:52.06

34th

2016

Arusei Nancy Jebichi

Kenya

2:38.13

35th

2017

Bedaru Hirpa Badane

Ethiopia

2:34.18

36th

2018

Muriuki Selmith Newira

Kenya

2.36.46

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AMA STATS & RECORDS 5 KM ROAD RACE WINNERS MORNING Άνδρες 2006

Katsaros Nikos

Greece

16.23

2007

Zervakis Ioannis

Greece

16.22

2008

Yelasakis Michalis

Greece

15.41

2009

Merousis Hristoforos

Greece

15.59

2010

Merousis Hristoforos

Greece

15.27

2011

Drosos Konstantinos

Greece

16.10

2012

Nakopoulos Konstantinos

Greece

15.24

2013

Nakopoulos Konstantinos

Greece

15.48

2014

Nakopoulos Konstantinos

Greece

15.26

2015

Kallias Christos

Greece

15.09

2016

Kallias Christos

Greece

14.49

2017

Tassis George – Michail

Greece

14.51

2018

Dimitrakis Andreas

Greece

14.47

2006

Tsakiri Ioanna

Greece

20.16

2007

Tsirba Maria

Greece

18.18

2008

Rigopoulou Maria

Greece

18.53

2009

Dimaki Deniz

Greece

17.52

2010

Mihailova Valentina

Greece

19.42

2011

Kokaliari Myrto

Greece

20.50

2012

Koini Athina

Greece

17.10

2013

Katerina Berdousi

Greece

17.58

2014

Eleni Theodorakopoulou

Greece

17.39

2015

Anastasia Marianakou

Greece

17.23

2016

Eleftheria Petroulaki

Greece

17.10

2017

Chelimo Rose

Bahrain

16.40

2018

Kiriakopoulou Anthi

Greece

17.28

Γυναίκες

5 KM ROAD RACE WINNERS AFTERNOON MEN 2015

Salonen Tuomo

Finland

16.03

2016

Tsakalos Dimitris

Greece

16.77

2017

Emmanouilides Paris

Greece

16.26

2018

Stamoulis Yiorgos

Greece

15.52

2015

Storbaska Karin

Finland

17.07

2016

Margaroni Emmanouela

Greece

19.24

2017

Skomopoulou Anastasia

Greece

20.12

2018

Stevartova Moira

Czech

16.41

WOMEN

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AMA STATS & RECORDS 10 KM ROAD RACE WINNERS MEN 2004

Poulios Konstantinos

Greece

32.17

2005

Poulios Konstantinos

Greece

31.06

2006

Maginas Dimos

Greece

31.21

2007

Bensallam Mohamed

Morocco

32.13

2008

Windwehr Oliver

France

31.49

2009

Bensellam Mohamed

Morocco

31.24

2010

Kaldis Theodosis

Greece

32.33

2011

Kassahun Jebel

Ethiopia

31.26

2012

Khadiri Amine

Cyprus

31.50

2013

Iadgarov Iskander

Russia

32.28

2014

Gelaouzos Konstantinos

Greece

31.39

2015

Gelaouzos Konstantinos

Greece

32.03

2016

Bountoulis Christos

Greece

31.48

2017

Kallias Christos

Greece

30.50

2018

Tassis George â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Michail

Greece

30.29

2004

Nikolopoulou Eleni

Greece

37.55

2005

Nikolopoulou Eleni

Greece

36.37

2006

Gratsiani Paraskevi

Greece

36.32

2007

Pardalou Maria

Greece

36.58

2008

Elmoukin Rkia

Morocco

36.20

2009

Iordanidou Dimitra

Greece

38.19

2010

Astropekaki Kalliopi

Greece

37.24

2011

Astropekaki Kalliopi

Greece

37.53

2012

Karakatsani Anastasia

Greece

35.17

2012

Karakatsani Anastasia

Greece

35.40

2014

Karakatsani Anastasia

Greece

35.28

2015

Karakatsani Anastasia

Greece

34.59

2016

Karakatsani Anastasia

Greece

35.23

2017

Petroulaki Eleftheria

Greece

35.58

2018

Priviletzio Gloria

Greece

35.23

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* The distance from 1998 to 2003 was shorter than 10 km.

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8.44 8.36

Greece Greece

10.21 9.43 81

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AMA STATS & RECORDS NATIONAL CHAMPIONS AFTER 2000 WINNERS MEN 2000 Nikos Pollias 2001 Nikos Polias 2002 Vasilis Zambelis 2003 Nikos Pollias 2004 Costas Gougousis 2005 Gerasimos Kokotos 2006 Giannis Kanellopoulos 2007 Giorgos Karavidas 2008 Giorgos Karavidas 2009 Dimitris Theordorakakos 2010 Michalis Parmakis 2011 Dimitris Theordorakakos 2012 Michalis Parmakis 2013 Hristoforos Merousis 2014 Hristoforos Merousis 2015 Hristoforos Merousis 2016 Hristoforos Merousis 2017 Konstantinos Gelaouzos 2018 Konstantinos Gelaouzos WOMEN 2000 Vasiliki Sykopeti 2001 Georgia Ambatzidou 2002 Georgia Ambatzidou 2003 Georgia Ambatzidou 2004 Georgia Ambatzidou 2005 Georgia Ambatzidou 2006 Eleni Donta 2007 Magda Gazea 2008 Georgia Ambatzidou 2009 Georgia Ambatzidou 2010 Konstantina Kefala 2011 Sofia Riga 2012 Magda Gazea 2013 Magda Gazea 2014 Sofia Riga 2015 Ourania Rembouli 2016 Ourania Rembouli 2017 Ourania Rembouli 2018 Petroulaki Eleftheria 36th AMA2018 WINNERS MEN Misoi Brimin Kipkorir Tiruneh Workneh Tesfa Gereme Mengist Azneraw WOMEN Muriuki Selmith Nyawira Koech Rebby Cherono Petroulaki Eleftheria MEN Gelaouzos Konstantinos Merousis Hristoforos Karaiskos Panayiotis WOMEN Petroulaki Eleftheria Leondiadou Stefania Dagkli-Pagoto Foteini

(OSFP) (OSFP) (El Veniz.)

(OSFP) (GAS Korisou) (PGS) (PGS) (ΑΕΚ) (ΑΕΚ) (OSFP) (PGS) (OSFP) (Triton Chalk) (FO Vrontadon) (FO Vrontadon) (FO Vrontadon) (FO Vrontadon) (Panathinaikos AO) (Panathinaikos Ao)

2:20.50 2:23.57 2:20.37 2:23.16 2:27.05 2:24.52 2:24.23 2:23.51 2:22.18 2:26.27 2:20.48 2:24.10 2:21.56 2:23.59 2:25.15 2:21.22 2:24.58 2:27.21 2.21.54

(M. Alex. Gian.)

(XANTH) (XANTH) (XANTH) (XANTH) (XANTH) (Iraklis Th.) (AGE Zak) (Vergina) (Vergina) (AEK) (GS El. Venizelos) (AGE Zakynthou) (AGE Zakynthou) (GS El. Venizelos) (GS Neon Lerou) (GS Neon Lerou) (AGS Kameiros) AO Mykonoy

3:04.04 2:48.36 2:47.21 2:46.47 2:45.27 2:42.50 2:44.47 2:41.31 2:40.53 2:44.23 2:40.36 2:45.43 2:44.42 2:46.04 2:45.38 2:54.32 2:49.24 2:49.06 2.46.09

(KEN) (ETH) (ETH)

2.10.56 2.12.52 2.36.46

(KEN) (KEN) (GRE)

2.36.46 2.38.54 2.46.09

(Panathinaikos AO) (FO Vrontadon) (Panellinios GS)

2.21.54 2.23.43 2.23.53

(AO Mykonou) (AO Dromeas) (AO Kallistos)

2.46.09 2.48.54 2.50.09 83

AMA STATS & RECORDS 10 BEST TIMES ON THE AUTHENTIC COURSE MEN 1 2:10.37 FELIX KANDIE 2.

2:10.55 BALDINI STEFANO 3.

2.10.56 MISOI BRIMIN KIPKORIR 4.

2:11.07 ADKOCKS BILL 5.

2:11.29 KEFLEZIGHI MEBRAHTOM 6.

2:11.35 BETT RAYMOND KIMUTAI 7.

2:11.40 BOUBKER ABDELKERIM 8.

2:11.49 GOMEZ RODOLFO 9.

2:12.01 WAKIHURI DOUGLAS 10.

2:12.11 LIMA VANDERLEI WOMEN 1.

2:26.20 NOGUCHI MIZUKI 2.

2:26.32 NDEREBA CATHERINE 3.

2:27.20 KASTOR â&#x20AC;&#x201C;DROSSIN DEENA 4.

2:28.15 ALEMU ELFENESH 5.

2:28.44 TOSA REIKO 6.

2:29.48 SUZUKI HIROMI 7.

2:31.06 DRAZDAUSKAITE RASA 8.

2:31.10 CATUNA ANUTA 9.

2:31.12 MACHADO MANUELA 10.

2:31.15 JEVTIC OLIVERA 10 TOP GREEKS ON THE AUTHENTIC COURSE MEN 1.

2:17.56 Nikos Polias 2.

2:19.55 Fanis Tsimigkatos 3.

2:20.37 Vasilis Zambelis 4.

2:20.48 Michalis Parmakis 5.

2:20.58 Spyros Andriopoulos 6.

2:21.20 Michalis Kousis 7.

2:21.22 Hristoforos Merousis 8.

2:21.44 Dimitris Theordorakakos 9.

2.21.54 Kostas Gelaouzos 10.

2:21.58 Dimosthenis Trigkas WOMEN 1.

2:39.10 Maria Polizou 2.

2:40.36 Konstantina Kefala 3.

2:40.53 Georgia Ambatzidou 4.

2:41.05 Magda Gazea 5.

2:44.37 Eleni Donta 6.

2:44.58 Magda Karimali-Poulos 7.

2:45.43 Sofia Riga 8.

2.46.09 Eleftheria Petroulaki 9.

2:47.50 Anna Mpinasi 10.

2.48.54 Stefania Leontiadou

KEN ITA KEN GBR USA KEN MOR MEX KEN BRA

9/11/14 29/8/04 11/11/18 6/4/1969 29/8/04 11/11/12 13/11/11 7/3/1982 9/4/95 29/8/04

JPN KEN USA ETH JPN JPN LTU ROM POR SCG

22/8/04 22/8/04 22/8/04 22/8/04 22/8/04 9/8/97 30/10/10 9/4/95 9/8/97 22/08/2004

(OSFP) (Panachaiki) (GS El. Venizelos) (PGS) (APS Patras) (GE Agriniou) (FO Vrontadon) (OSFP) (PAO) (Peiraikos Synd.)

29/8/04 7/3/82 3/11/02 31/10/10 9/4/95 8/11/79 8/11/15 31/10/10 11/11/18 9/4/95

(PGS) (AEK) (AS Verginas) (AGE Zakynthou) (Iraklis Th.) (GAS Ilisos Ath.) (GS El. Venizelos) (AO Mykonou) (GS El. Arkadias) (AO Dromeas)

9/8/97 31/10/10 9/11/08 9/11/2008 6/11/05 31/10/10 13/11/2011 11/11/18 5/11/06 11/11/18

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