9th Authentic Pheidippides Run
Athens-Sparta-Athens 490 km
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Athletic and Cultural Club Authentic Pheidippides Run is in the position to announce the “9th Authentic Pheidippides Run” ATHENS-SPARTA-ATHENS 490 km 20-24/11/2025.The 8th Pheidippides Run was under the auspices and support of the Regional Government of Attica, under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sport and Ministry of Education, Religious and Sports. Unter the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organisation.

The organizing committee of the 9th Authentic Pheidippides Run Athens-Sparta-Athens 490 km, is pleased to announce its commitment on creating a sustainable sports event, which incorporates the three principles of Fair Play, the historical route of Pheidippides and the environmental policy and management required to create a sustainable event. The Athletic Cultural Club "Authentic Pheidippides Run" is committed to implementing a program that uses the natural resources required for the event in a sustainable manner, reduces any negative environmental impacts caused by the event and manages the waste created during the course of the event.

DURATION

98 hrs (start and finish line in the area of Ancient Athens Market)
Starting NOVEMBER 20, 2025 at 06:00 a.m.
Last Participant’s finish NOVEMBER 24, 2025 at 08:00 a.m.

ROUTE

The route will follow the ancient road from Athens to Elefsina, Megara, Ancient Corinth and then to Ag. Vassileios and Ancient Kleones, to reach Ancient Nemea. Then the course will follow the way to Malandreni, Lyrkeia and Karya, will climb to Artemisio Mountain at 1.227m and then will go to Nestani. It will pass through Tegea to enter the Tripolis-Sparta road and get to the statue of Leonidas in Sparta Stadium.

This will ensure the most faithful route taken by the ancient Pheidippides.

The way back will follow the same course. Total route: 490 km.

CHECK POINTS-MAIN SUPPLY STATIONS

ANCIENT AGORA – SPARTA (245,6 KM / 43 HR):
• ANCIENT MARKET - MEGARA (39,8 km) 05:30 hours (only check point)
• KAPI KINETAS (54,9 km) Main supply station - rest point
• MEGARA – EXAMILIA (46,6 km) 07:00 hours
• EXAMILIA – ANCIENT NEMEA (32,5 km) 5:30 hours
• ANCIENT NEMEA - NESTANI (51,0 km) 11:00 hours
• NESTANI - TEGEA (24,0 km) 04:00 hours
• TEGEA - SPARTA (51,7 km) 10:00 hours

SPARTA- ANCIENT AGORA (244,4 KM / 55 HR):
• SPARTA- TEGEA (50,5 km) 14:00 hours
• TEGEA - NESTANI (24,0 km) 04:45 hours
• NESTANI- ANCIENT NEMEA (51,0 km) 11:45 hours
• ANCIENT NEMEA- EXAMILIA (32,5 km) 07:00 hours
• EXAMILIA - MEGARA (46,6 km) 9:30 hours (only check point)
• KAPI KINETAS (435,1 km) Main supply station - rest point
• MEGARA- ANCIENT AGORA (39,8 km) 7:45 hours

TIMING

The participant’s performance will be measured by electronic timing, using chip.

IN ADDITION
At the same time, there will be an electronic device “GPS events tracking” which will be carried by the athletes. The system will have an imap link and will also have an SOS emergency button. The link will be announced before the race.

SUPPLY POINTS

There will be 79 supply points on the way ATHENS-SPARTA and on the way back to Athens, with water, isotonic water, refreshments and snacks. List of supply points to be announced.

At the 11 main stations there will be hot meals for the participants.

Personal supplies can be delivered to the organizers, in order to be placed on specific supply point. The participant BIB No and the supply point Number should be clearly written on the package. The organizing committee has the right to check the content of the package, as well as the content of the escort cars.

CAUTION
Escort cars are allowed to offer support to the participant ONLY at the supply points (at a 30m distance from the supply point). Any support in between the supply points may cause disqualification of the athlete.

PARTICIPATION PRECONDITIONS

THERE ARE NO NECESSARY PERFORMANCE PRECONDITIONS

OTHER CONDITIONS

Presentation of a medical certificate dated maximum six months prior to the date of the race, confirming the good health of the participant.
Payment of participation fee within a month from the application day and not later than 15/09/2025.

PARTICIPATION FEE

The Entry fee is 500 EUROS payable to the Bank Account:

Bank: Alpha Bank

IBAN: GR1601408980898002786010726

BIC: CRBAGRAA

Beneficiary: MARIA SKITZI

To be paid within a month from the application day and not later than 15/02/2025.

*THE OFFER WILL BE UNTIL 15/02/2025

*Only for the payment registration until 15/02/2025

*FROM 16/02/2025 TO 15/05/2025 entry fee is 600 EUROS.

*Only for the payment registration until 15/05/2025

*FROM 16/05/2025 TO 14/09/2025 entry fee is 700€

*For the payment registration not later than 14/09/2025

The above mentioned fee includes:

Bib Number
Electronic timing chip
Commemorative medal for all finishers
Commemorative T-shirt
Commemorative finisher
Finisher certificate
Transfer of participant own supplies to the stipulated supply points.
Medical services during race
Transfer of athletes who will fail to finish
Water, energy drinks, fruits, energy bars, snacks (potato chips, raisin, salty sticks, chocolates, toasted bread, honey etc) provided at supply points
Hot meal in 11 CENTRAL STATIONS (Pasta, rice, soup)
Meals including and not including meat
Rest facilities in 11 CENTRAL STATIONS.
GPS Events tracking with SOS emergency button.

CAUTION
Hotels are not covered. Escort’s meals and transportation are also not included, as well as meals for athletes beyond menu set by the organizers.

REGISTRATION

Please find below the registration form (available up to 14/09/2025):
https://www.authenticphidippidesrun.com/registrations

CANCELLATION POLICY

The participants may cancel their participation with refund of money deposited (excluding bank expenses) until 14/09/2025.

From 15/09/2025 participation can only be transferred to the next year.Excluded some expenses such, gps tracker, electronic timing chip, athlete shirt, athlete finisher gift and others..

MEDALS-AWARD'S

Will be awarded to the first three men and first three women.

Will be awarded a younger athlete ( not older than 26 years old).

Will be awarded an older athlete ( not younger than 62 years old).

Will be awarded the first Greek citizen athlete.

All finishers will be awarded medals and diplomas.

All finishers will have a commemorative gift.

All participants will have a commemorative T-shirt.

MEDICAL COVERAGE

Throughout the course, there will be medical coverage by doctors, rescuers and ambulances.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS SAFEKEEPING
There will be provision for storage of participant’s personal belongings.