A record-breaking number of 43,000 runners from 100 countries headed to the city center from early on Sunday to take part in the 33rd Athens Marathon and shorter races – 35% greater than last year’s participation. Meteorological reports showed 15-degree temperatures for the morning and 20 degrees at noon.

The police organized road closures for the duration of the main event from 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. in central Athens with traffic being stopped from 7.45 a.m. to 9.15 a.m. for the 5km race and 8.45 to 10.40 a.m. for the 10km race.

43,000 BIB numbers waited for runners to collect them….

Volunteers clothes.

Teams from various institutions got together. From Intralot…

Aegean Airlines…

Amnesty Greece…

Waiting for the 10K race.

And they’re off!

Aid booths on the way:

Finish line for the 10K race

RESULTS:

Schedule:

07:45: Start of the 5 km race at Amalias Avenue at Bosodaki Mansion.

08:45: Start of the 10 km race at Amalias Avenue at Bosodakis Mansion.

09:15: Kids races kick off

09:05: Special Olympics Hellas 1200 meters, kick off at Vas. Sofias Avenue Greek Parliament

10:40: 1,200 meter kids races at Vas. Sofias Avenue

16:00: Afternoon 5 km race from Amalias Ave.

The “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” is organised by SEGAS and co-organised by the Region of Attica, the Municipality of Athens and the Municipality of Marathon, while OPAP S.A. is the Grand Sponsor for the event that also includes sponsorship by the Greek National Tourism Organisation.

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