Photo Source: SEGAS The Greek Tourism Ministry has plans to boost international promotion for the Athens Marathon and also promote Greece as a destination through the major running event. The announcement followed a meeting between Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias and Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) President Sofia Sakorafa during which they explored ways to
Everything is ready for the 38th Athens Marathon. The Authentic, which kicks off for the first time this weekend (November 13-14) after the outbreak of Covid-19. This year’s motto (and hashtag) #iAMAuthentic brings 30,000 athletes – reduced this year due to Covid-19 precautionary measures – to the site of Marathon, where they will begin the […]
A unique route of the Greek sports tourism event Navarino Challenge. Photo by Elias Lefas Sports tourism and the benefits it brings destinations that host events was one of the main topics discussed at the “Front Runners in Sports Management 3.0” web conference organized by Greek sports marketing company Active Media Group. Held January 21-23, […]
Leading sports industry professionals from Greece and abroad will “meet” at the upcoming “Front Runners in Sports Management 3.0” web conference scheduled for January 21-23. For three days, participants will have the opportunity to attend – at no charge – speeches of distinguished representatives from the fields of football, basketball, athletics, motor sports, sports
Following the cancellation of this year’s “Athens Marathon. The Authentic”, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the organizing committee have announced that they will hold a virtual edition of the event during November 8-22. “Taking into consideration that a large number of runners were getting ready for the annual Athens Marathon event, we’ve decided to
Photo Source: @Athens Half Marathon The Athens Half Marathon 2020 event will take place in the Greek capital on Sunday, September 20, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and the Municipality of Athens announced on Monday. The half marathon was originally scheduled for March 22, but was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organizers anticipate […]













