SEGAS – Sakorafa: “We achieved our goal, Athens is a safe destination”
In the presence of the president of SEGAS, Sofia Sakorafa and the president of AIMS (Association of International Marathons), Paco Borao, “opened” its gates today, Thursday 17/3 to welcome the public the exhibition of the Athens Half Marathon, at the Technopolis of the Municipality . Athenian.
Ally in good weather, the inauguration of the Registration Center of the 10th Athens Half Marathon ERGO and the Athens Half Marathon Expo took place today, Thursday 17 March at 13:00, in the context of the race that participates with the signature of SEGAS and the Municipality of Athens / OPANDA in collaboration with the Attica Region and Large Sponsor ERGO Insurance.
The great exhibition event, which every year successfully frames the Athens Half Marathon, opened its gates to welcome the public, with the president of SEGAS, Sofia Sakorafa, and the president of AIMS (Association of International Marathons), Paco Borao, to cut the red ribbon at the entrance of the exhibition in the Technopolis of the Municipality of Athens.
The president of SEGAS, Sofia Sakorafa, after initially emphasizing that in relation to this year’s Half Marathon, “everything that is safe in health issues, as defined by the State, was shown”, said: “The Half Marathon is a historic race, which highlights, at the same time , and the historicity of the city through its route. It also makes worldwide that Athens is a safe destination for those who want to make our country known. I am very happy that the goal we set from the beginning was achieved with the participation of about 15,000 runners and I wish everyone good luck “.
Immediately after the inauguration, Sofia Sakorafa, accompanied by Paco Borao, as well as Giorgos Trombetas, who was handed over by OPANDA, were given a tour of the Athens Half Marathon Expo. At the same time, people of all ages began to visit the showroom, while registered runners began arriving to pick up their number (with the built-in timing chip) and race equipment.
The President of AIMS, Paco Borao, after wishing good luck to the runners, stressed: “The return of the organization after two years due to the pandemic is something that we all enjoy, the organizers, the public and of course the participants.”
George Trombetas, on behalf of OPANDA, said: “Because we have had two difficult years, we hope to have an excellent match. reach the level we want in terms of local government. We are next to SEGAS and we wish good luck to everyone “.
The Athens Half Marathon Expo is installed in the Technopolis of the Municipality of Athens (Piraeus 100, Athens) until March 19.
Opening Hours:
Thursday 17/03: 13:00 – 20:00
Friday 18/03: 10:00 – 20:00
Saturday 19/03: 10:00 – 20:00
The Registration Center of the Organization will operate at the same hours on Thursday (17/03) and Friday (18/03) while on Saturday the opening hours are 10:00 – 18:00.
One day before the start of the 10th Athens Half Marathon ERGO, on Saturday, March 19 at 17:00, at the Technopolis, Pantelis Thalassinos, Costas Thomaidis and Violeta Ikari perform songs by Mikis Theodorakis, to whom he is dedicated. Athena’s.
The big appointment for the Athens Half Marathon is given on Sunday, March 20, with the start of the Great Struggle at 08:30 in Syntagma Square, on Amalia Avenue, in front of the monument of the Unknown Soldier.
At 11:45 the movement of the 5km Road Race will take place. OPAP also in Syntagma Square (at the height of Othonos-Mitropoleos streets).