On Sunday, November 10, 2019, the 37^th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic One” will take place. In last year’s Marathon, the College family (students, parents, alumni, employees and friends of the School) showed up en masse, entering 640 runners.

Anyone wishing to join the College team in this year’s event can complete the participation form online by June 20, 2019.

Important changes:

• The 5km race for adults and students will take place on Sunday, November 10, 2019, in the morning.
• The 10km race for adults and students will take place on Saturday, November 9, 2019, in the afternoon.

Students: Students register free of charge in the 1,200m meter race for Elementary School children and in the 5,000m race for Junior High – High School adolescents.

Restricted Registrations: In 2019 SEGAS is imposing restrictions on the number of participants due to the increased demand for places.  Therefore, registration is strictly on a first come, first served basis. 

Registration Payments:Only through deposit in a specific SEGAS bank account

(either in person at a bank branch or through e-banking)

NATIONAL BANK OF GREECEBENEFICIARY: SEGASACCOUNT NUMBER: 0764 7082 614(ΙΒΑΝ: GR18 0110 0760 0000 0764 7082 614)

Your first and last name, as well as the “Athens College” team name, must appear in the reference box of the bank deposit slip.  Immediately thereafter a copy of the deposit slip must be sent either by email or by fax to the Physical Education Department  (e-mail: [email protected] -  Fax: 210 6743881).

Validity of Registration:  In order for your registration to be considered valid, you must pay the registration fee to SEGAS no later than two (2) days following the submission of your online registration form, and send a copy of your bank deposit slip to the P.E. Department. In the event that you do not send a copy of the bank deposit slip to the P.E. Department, you will not be included in the College Marathon team as we will not have received proof of your registration fee payment from any other source.

Cancellation Policy:  In accordance with SEGAS cancellation policies:“Registration cancellations and requests for changes to the validity of registrations are accepted upon written request by registered runners.  Written requests should be sent by email to: [email protected] by August 31, 2019 at the latest.  After the deadline, no request for cancellation or change in the registered runners’ data will be accepted. In the event of cancellation, the participation fee is refunded to the applicant, after a deduction of 10 euros for administrative purposes.  Refunds are effected approximately one month after the race.”

Information:  You can contact the P.E. Department Secretariat (Popi Simitsi, tel. 210-6798308, 210-6778876 or [email protected]).

Training:  Team training by Maria Polyzou, Marathon Ambassador, Balkan winner and holder of the PanHellenic Marathon record, will continue this year at the College. Anyone wishing to participate in the training sessions must sign up at the “Exercise – Sports” Program Secretariat (tel. 210-6798321).  The cost of training is €30 per month.  Training sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday, 19:00-20:30, at the Stephanos Delta Stadium (Psychico campus).

Supporting Runners:  It is important that all of us “take part” in the “College Marathon” by supporting our runners’ athletic and social efforts through donations to our schools Scholarship Program.  See the ways you can support runners through donations at: https://www.athenscollege.edu.gr/docs/default-source/news-htmlcontent-files/marathonios-athinas-o-aithentikos-waystogive.html; charset=utf-8?Status=Master&sfvrsn=5de7fab1_1&download=true.  

By taking part in “our Marathon” – either as runners or as sponsors - we actively promote and uphold the value of “Life-long Sports – Exercise,” we exemplify collective volunteerism, and we communicate the timeless meaning of the “College Spirit.”