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Terrain
Runners set off from the 2nd Indoor Gym of Elefsina "Panagiotis Vogiatzis" and follow a fully paved, point-to-point route to the "Megareon Olympionikon" Municipal Stadium in Megara, retracing the journey of the ancient traveller and geographer Pausanias from Elefsina to Megara. The ground underfoot is road the whole way, with only small elevation changes and long straights, so the course stays approachable for runners of every level. Five refreshment and water stations sit at 5, 8, 10.5, 14 and 17 km, medical support is present along the route, and electronic chip timing is used. Race numbers are collected on race day at the start in Elefsina, clothing left at the start is carried to the finish stadium, and buses bring runners to the start from central Athens, Piraeus and Megara before return services after the finish.
Point-to-point route tracing the journey of the ancient traveller and geographer Pausanias from Elefsina to Megara
Fully paved course with long straights and only small elevation changes
Start at the 2nd Indoor Gym of Elefsina "Panagiotis Vogiatzis"
Finish at the "Megareon Olympionikon" Municipal Stadium in Megara
Modern retelling of an ancient route across the Attica plain
Start / Finish
2nd Indoor Gym of Elefsina "Panagiotis Vogiatzis", Elefsina, Attica
"Megareon Olympionikon" Municipal Stadium, Megara
Terrain
Route
Getting There
Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Finisher t-shirt
Finisher certificate
Commemorative diploma for all participants
Dry-fit technical shirt for all participants
Medal for all participants
Electronic chip timing (single-use chip, not returned)
Cups and diplomas for the top 3 overall men and women
Cups and diplomas for age-category winners
Cups and diplomas for the top 3 Megara-resident men and women regardless of overall placing
Special awards for deaf, blind and wheelchair athletes
Transport of clothing left at the start to the finish stadium in Megara
On the day
Bag drop
Before you enter
Other questions
Yes. Alongside the individual half marathon the event includes a 21 km relay race held on the same day, Sunday 18 October 2026, starting from the same Elefsina start area. Runners can choose whichever format suits them.
Clothing left at the start is transported to the finish stadium in Megara, so you can run in a warm layer and have it waiting for you at the end, along with a change of clothes for the journey home.
Yes. Buses leave for the start in Elefsina at 06:45 on 18 October 2026 from Karaiskaki Square in Athens and from Karaiskaki Square in Piraeus, and from the Megara stadium at 07:00 and 07:30. Return buses leave the Megara stadium at 12:30 and 13:00, so plan your day around those departures.
The route is fully paved with only small elevation changes and long straights, and the organisers describe it as low difficulty and suitable for runners of all levels. Five aid stations and medical cover make it a friendly choice for a first attempt at the distance.
The finish is at the "Megareon Olympionikon" Municipal Stadium in Megara, where medals, commemorative diplomas and dry-fit technical shirts are handed out and where cups are presented to the leading runners and age-category winners. Return buses to Athens and Piraeus leave the stadium at 12:30 and 13:00.
Entry fee
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