On Sunday, November 11, athletes from around the globe will gather in Marathona Attiki in order to test out their stamina and strength, and defy the challenge of the Marathon race to the Athens Panathenaic Stadium. The 30th anniversary of this historical race is going to be marked with the participation of more than 12,000 runners from around the globe in the 5km & 10km races.
The international Athens Classic Marathon (ACM) has been organized, since 1983, by the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS) and is dedicated to the memory of the Balkan athletics champion and pacifist, Grigoris Labrakis.
The race is very popular race and held annually on the second Sunday of November. Sporting figures such as Kenya’s Patrick Makau and Portugal’s Rosa Mota along with Greek champions will attend this year’s gala dinner on November 9 whereas and the 6th AIMS Marathon Symposium is to be held on November 10, under the title Levels & Quality Control of a Marathon Event.
Good luck to all the participants!