Only a few hours left for the start of the 41st Athens Marathon, the Authentic, where 21,000 runners from all over the world are expected to take their starting positions.
The preparation for the race is complete and now all that is left for the runners is to reach the starting line on time and with the necessary equipment.
See below important TIPS for the runners who are going to participate in tomorrow’s race at 9.00 in Marathon.
1) Start on time for the boarding point.
2) Make sure you bring what you need with you (bib number, the waterproof jacket -poncho- provided to you, dry clothes and anything else that is useful for you).
3) Place you bib sticker on the event’s recyclable bag in a way that is clearly visible. Alternately, write the number on the bag.
4) Use Public Transportation and especially the Metro for your trip.
5) Use the event buses that depart from the following boarding points:
- Metro stop Line 2 “Syngrou-Fix”, along Syngrou Avenue, boarding from the ascending side (exit “Syngrou”). Attention: The last bus will leave from Syngrou-Fix station at 06:15.
- Metro stop Line 2 3 “Syntagma”
a) along Vasilissis Amalias Avenue from the side of the Hellenic Parliament/ Monument of the Unknown Soldier)
b) along the length of Georgiou Avenue in front of the Grande Bretagne hotel. - Metro stop Line 2 “Panepistimio”, along Panepistimiou Avenue on the side of the University.
- Metro stop Line 3 “Evangelismos“, along Vasilissis Sofias Avenue on the ascending side.
- Metro stop Metro Line 3 “Katehaki“, along Mesogeion Avenue from the ascending side towards Ag. Paraskevi.
- Metro/Train stop “Omonia”, along Panepistimiou Avenue and 3 Septemvriou Avenue on Omonia Square.
In order to spread the number of runners at the various boarding points and to better manage the means of transport, it is suggested that runners use all boarding stations.
6) Remember that the transportation of the participants to the starting area is done by buses from six (6) different points in the center of Athens (in Syntagma it is from two points), from 05:30′ to 06:45′ (with the exception from Sygrou – Fix station where the last bus leaves at 6:15). After 06:45’ it is not possible to transport the participants with means of transport of the AMA Organizing Committee.
7) Board the buses immediately. Listen carefully to the recorded instructions during your transfer.
8) After disembarking you will walk to the delivery point of your clothing, to the twelve (12) trucks, one for each starting block.
9) If necessary, wear the waterproof jacket (poncho) given to you by the organization.
10) Immediately deliver your personal bag to the truck corresponding to your starting block.
11) Take your place on the starting block early. The entry of each block will be made from the back point of the block. This will “reward” you to be at the beginning of your blocks.
12) Discard your waterproof or light clothing in the special bins.
13) Start at your planned pace. There are pacers to help you.
14) Take care of your nutrition and hydration by taking advantage of the organization’s facilities.
15) Ask for medical help if you need it along the way.
