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The Marathon Alexander the Great connects past and future. The History of Macedonia region can be viewed through its 42 km. Pella, birthplace of Alexander and capital of Ancient Macedonia, is the starting area of the race and Thessaloniki, the capital of Greek Macedonia, hosts its finish.
Route description:
The Marathon route is of low difficulty. Its main characteristics are the small altitude fluctuations and the long straight street that make it ideal for PBs. Some other characteristic features are its constant eastern running direction and the limited inhabited areas which it crosses until almost the 30th kilometer.
The race starts from Pella, in front of the statue of Alexander the Great on horseback, hardly a kilometer from the homonym archaeological site, and some 43 meters above sea-level, at 8:00. The race finishes at the White Tower of Thessaloniki right on the seaside.
In addition to the marathon, there are two popular fun runs, 10 km and 5 km. The 10 km run starts from the Municipal stadium of Ampelokipi, 28th October str, (with direction to Megalou Alexandrou str.) at 08:45.
The 5 km race starts from Ampelokipi Central Square at 12:30.
Refreshment stations:
There will be 15 refueling stops for the runners along the marathon course, starting from kilometer 5.
Bottled water will be given at the start, at the finish and at every 2.5 km at marathon (37,5 km and 40 km stations also for the 10 km runners).
Isotonic drinks will also be available at the following stations: 10 km, 15 km, 20 km, 25 km, 30 km, 35 km, 40 km.
Water and sponges will be available at the following stations: 7.5 km, 12.5 km, 17.5 km, 22.5 km, 27.5 km, 32.5 km, 37.5 km.
Bananas will be available at the following stations: 15th km, 25th km, 30th km and the finish.
Energy drink will be available at the 20th km and the 30th km.
At the finish the athletes are provided isotonic drinks, bars and restoration food for the marathon runners.
Venue facilities:
Dressing rooms, toilets, massage, medical support.
Entry fees (Full Package Fees):
Until November 30th Marathon Individual 65 € Team 55 € / person
10 km Individual 50 € Team 45 € / person
5 km Individual 50 € Team 45 € / person
December 1st to February 20th Marathon Individual 75 € Team 65 € / person
10 km Individual 60 € Team 55 € / person
5 km Individual 60 € Team 55 € / person
February 21st to March 9th Marathon Individual 80 € Team 70 € / person
10 km Individual 65 € Team 60 € / person
5 km Individual 65 € Team 60 € / person
Full package includes: Marathon: Sports backpack, waterproof jacket, wrag (headwear), USB flash drive, free transportation card, tourist information material, technical t-shirt, bib number, timing chip, finisher’s medal, transportation to the start (Pella), water, isotonic drinks, juice, soft drinks, energy bars and restoration food, medical services, participation certificate (on the official website).
10 km and 5 km: Sports backpack, waterproof jacket, wrag (headwear), USB flash drive, free transportation card, tourist information material, t-shirt, bib number, timing chip, finisher’s medal, water, medical services, participation certificate (on the official website).
Distribution of race numbers and timing chips:
Runners have to pick up their registration number (bib) and the runner’s pack exclusively from the Registration Center. Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd of April 2016 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
