36th ATHENS MARATHON. THE AUTHENTIC – 2018
8-11 November 2018
One of the most significant sport,
cultural and social events hosted
in the city of Athens over the last years.
The Athens Marathon, an event with 121 years of history,
has managed to increase participation
from 4,000 runners in 2005 to more than 50,000 in 2017.
The Athens Marathon is enhanced by the willingness
of 3,000 volunteers and it is totally supported
by several authorities of the public and private sector.
The event gives back to the Greek community
more than 3.5 million €annually,
through its charity, as well as sponsor initiatives.
SUMMARY 4-DAY SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2018
Official AMA and Media Hotel / HILTON ATHENS
Arrival of Guests and Media – Accreditation
09.00-16.00: 12th AIMS Marathon Symposium / AIMS Executive Board Meeting
Faliro Indoor Hallf and Exhibition Centre (Tae-Kwon-Do Olympic Venue)
13.00-20.00:
ERGO Marathon EXPO and AMA Registration Centre – Official Opening at 13.00
13.30-14.30:
Press Conference – Presentation of the Athens Marathon Elite Athletes and Events
FRIDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2018
Official AMA and Media Hotel / HILTON ATHENS
Arrival of Guests and Media – Accreditation
09.00-16.00:
12th AIMS Marathon Symposium / AIMS Executive Board Meeting
14.00-14.30:
AIMS and SEGA Press Conference – Announcment of the candidates for the “AIMS BEST MARATHON RUNNER 2018”
Faliro Indoor Hallf and Exhibition Centre (Tae-Kwon-Do Olympic Venue)
10.00-20.00:
ERGO Marathon EXPO and AMA Registration Centre
Athens Music Hall
19.30-22.00:
AIMS Awards Dinner-Reception for “BEST MARATHON RUNNER 2018”
SATURDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2018
Official AMA and Media Hotel / HILTON ATHENS
08.15-11.15:
12th AIMS Marathon Symposium
Faliro Indoor Hallf and Exhibition Centre (Tae-Kwon-Do Olympic Venue)
10.00-18.00:
AΜΑ Registration Centre
10.00-20.00:
ERGO Marathon EXPO
Marathon Town
12.30–13.15:
Opening Ceremony – Marathon Flame Lighting Ceremony (Marathon Tomb) – Flame Torch Relay from the Marathon Tomb to the Marathon Start Venue
13.50–14.00:
Lighting of Marathon Flame Cauldron (Athens Marathon Start Venue)
14.30–16.00:
Official Lunch for 12th AIMS Marathon Symposium
SUNDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2018
Athens City Center – Amalias Ave. (at National Gardens Entrance)
07.45-09.05:
5km Road Race WIND – Morning
- Starts from Vas. Amalias Ave. in front of Bodosakis Megaron
Finishes inside the Panathenaic Stadium
Estimated Finish Time of the 1st Runner: 08.00
08.35-10.25:
10km Road Race WIND
- Starts from Vas. Amalias Ave. in front of Bodosakis Megaron
Finishes inside the Panathenaic Stadium
Estimated Finish Time of the 1st Runner: 09.06
Marathon Town – Marathon Start Venue
09.00-17.30:
Marathon Race and Power Walking (42.195m on the Authentic Route)
- Starts from the Historic Marathon Start Venue (Marathon Stadium)
Finishes inside the Panathenaic Stadium
Estimated Finish Time of the 1st Runner – Male: 11.09 – 11.12 / 1st Runner – Female: 11.38 – 11.43
Municipalities along the Marathon Course
09.15-10.30:
Kids’ Fun Run NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE – along the Marathon Course
- Races finish 15’ before the 1st Marathon runner arrives at each Municipality
Athens City Center – Vas. Sofias Ave. (outside the Parliament)
08.50-09.05:
Special Olympics Hellas Fun Run (1200m)
- Starts from Vas. Sofias Ave. outside Greek Parliament
Finishes inside the Panathenaic Stadium
Estimated Finish Time of the 1st Runners: 08.56
10.25-10.45: Kids’ Fun Run NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE (1200m)
- Starts from Vas. Sofias Ave. outside Greek Parliament
Finishes inside the Panathenaic Stadium
Estimated Finish Time of the 1st Runners: 10.29
10.35-11.05:
3km Road Race ERGO
- Starts from Vas. Amalias Ave. in front of Ippokratio Hospital
Finishes inside the Panathenaic Stadium
Estimated Finish Time of the 1st Runner: 10.45