9ος Αγώνας Πεδίου Αρεως «Στις Γειτονιές της Αθήνας»

The 9th Pedion tou Areos Race “In the Neighborhoods of Athens” is organized by the “Athenaioi Dromeis” Athletic and Cultural Association to showcase Pedion tou Areos Park and raise awareness of environmental issues. The race includes 5 km and 10 km routes that start and finish inside the park and pass through the surrounding Athens neighborhoods, as well as a 1.3 km children’s race inside the park. The event emphasizes culture, fair play, and environmental awareness, offering an enjoyable experience for runners of all ages and abilities.

The children’s race consists of one lap inside the park. The 10 km race has a time limit of 1 hour and 40 minutes; after that, runners are required to run on the sidewalk at their own risk. The race is held under the auspices of several organizations, including the General Secretariat of Sports and the Hellenic Federation of Popular Mass Sports and Ultrarunning Associations (EOSLMA-Y). The event emphasizes green races and environmental awareness. The routes pass through the park and surrounding neighborhoods; the event includes an environmental program and electronic timing. Participation is limited to 650 runners in total for the 5 km and 10 km races.