Patras Half Marathon

Gift Draws at Georgiou Square

This Sunday, all runners who finish the race, as well as spectators visiting the Organizers booth, are automatically entering the gift lottery!

Draw Timetable:
11:00 – For Half Marathon & 10K finishers and spectators who collect an entry coupon from the Organizers booth.
12:35 – For 5K finishers and spectators who collect an entry coupon from the Organizers booth.
13:25 – For Kids’ Race finishers and spectators who collect an entry coupon from the Organizers booth.

The draw will be broadcasted live on the spectators screen at Georgiou Square!

🎁Gifts for the lucky winners:

3 pairs of HOKA running shoes

iPhone 13 from DEVICE

Xiaomi 14T from ELECTRONET – PAPANDRIKOPOULOS

1 month of personalized training & physiotherapy at F-PLACE

Personal Training Program at WELLNESS (1 session/week for 5 months)

Annual gym membership at GYM TONIC

Gold Nutrition Gift Pack:

Tuition fees for the first three months of the 2025–2026 school year by Dyslexia Friendly

Don’t miss out! Come to the square and join the draw!

The Power of the First Step: An Inspirational Story from the Patras Half Marathon

Running is not just a physical activity. It is an inner journey, a personal victory over self-doubt and the limits we set for ourselves. As part of our campaign, we invited the Patras Half Marathon runners to share their story. To tell us how they started, what motivated them to put on their sneakers and start running. We received a great number of stories sharing various experiences, but in all of them we find one common element: passion for life.

For some, running was a way to lose weight, get in better shape or overcome health problems. Others were inspired by an athlete, influenced by childhood experiences or by the need to prove to themselves and others that they could accomplish a task. Running became psychotherapy for many, a moment of freedom on the streets of a city without vehicles that welcomes them to do what they love, an escape from the problems of everyday life, a way to feel alive. Others started because they admired the runners they saw, others wanted to test their limits or make a brave turn in their life choices, leaving behind bad habits, unhealthy eating, alcohol, to turn to choices of self-respect. Others thought that it was simply the only exercise that suited them and others would not change the feeling of freedom that running gives them.

Among the many stories we received, we singled out one that speaks of the power of will, of transformation through movement. Kesariani Aslanoglou gave us a story that is a source of inspiration for all of us:

“I was not a runner. I was tired and trapped in the day to day routine. Until one day, wanting to change my habits, I put on an old pair of sneakers and went outside.

My first run was not a memorable, nor impressive experience. My legs hurt, my breathing was heavy, my body was reacting so as to stop. But somewhere there, in the middle of this run, something magical happened.

In that moment, I felt free. My thoughts stopped running faster than me, and for the first time in a long time, I only heard the sound of my heart beating.

From that day on, running became my refuge, the reminder that I am stronger than I think, that every step – no matter how small – brings me closer to a better version of myself.

That’s why I ran the first time. And that’s why I still run. Because every step is a victory!”

Kesariani Aslanoglou

This story reminds us that running is not just about miles; it’s an internal process of change. A small first step can pave the way to a new life, full of health, strength and freedom.

This story wins for its writer a free entry into the race, but most importantly it wins a special place in our hearts. In reality, everyone who shared their story is a winner. Thank you to everyone for opening up their hearts and sharing their inspiration with us. Each of them is a source of empowerment and will for those who hesitate to take the first step. Keep running, exceeding your limits and inspiring those around you.

So let’s all meet and run shoulder to shoulder at the 3rd Patras International Half Marathon on April 6th and create  a new story to cherish and share.

Race day is getting closer, and the registration deadline is approaching fast. If you want to experience the Patras Half Marathon, don’t wait until the last minute.

The deadline for the main races is March 26. The kids’ race is already full.

Choose your course and join us at the starting line!

The official technical T-shirt of the Patras Half Marathon 2025 is designed for comfort and high performance.

✅ Material: 100% polyester + 3D grid polyester
✅ Weight: 140g
✅ Features: Breathable fabric
✅ Color: Blue Navy

Wear it and run in style at the Patras Half Marathon 2025!

HOKA, the leading sportwear company of running shoes, that has revolutionized running, is the Race Sponsor of the Half Marathon (21.1 km) at the 3rd Patras Half Marathon.

With a focus on innovation, comfort, and high performance, HOKA supports runners every step of the way, offering top-tier cushioning and stability, perfect for long distances.

Its lightweight and cutting-edge running shoes have earned their reputation in the running world, combining state-of-the-art technology with unmatched comfort.

NOYNOY PowerBowl proudly supports the 3rd Patras Half Marathon as a Mega Sponsor.

NOYNOY PowerBowl is a power generating cup, naturally enriched in protein, derived from the purest draining process. It combines the strength of NOYNOY 1,5 % fat – mild yogurt with fruits, seeds, and cereals.

Following modern nutritional trends, its high protein content keeps you full and provides the strength and energy to power you throughout a demanding day in the most delicious way!

This year, at the Patras Half Marathon, it will fuel runners with energy and strength, demonstrating its commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Produced at the state-of-the-art NOYNOY factory in Patras, it is available in 5 delightful flavors because… “there is no other strained yogurt dessert with more protein!”

The response from runners has been particularly warm, as registrations for the 3rd International Patras Half Marathon have started showing great response. The newspaper PELOPONNISOS and Sporting Club PELOPS are working full time, for the 3rd  International Patras Half Marathon on Sunday, April 6, 2025 and Patras is getting ready  for this great celebration of running sports.

At the starting line, the largest companies nationwide will be assisting and supporting, as sponsors of a venue that promises unique thrill in the track and top levet competition. Common ground is the extroversion and the promotion of Patras as a modern capital city in terms of infrastructure, with particularly developed hosting facilities for major sporting events.

Coffee Island will be at the starting line of the 5 km route. as RACE SPONSOR, fully supporting the event as in the previous venues.

Coffee Island was founded in 1999 in Patras and in its third decade of operation is the No. 1 coffee chain in Greece and the “Best Coffee Chain in Southern Europe 2022” (Allegra European Awards). The network of 487 stores extends to 50 prefectures and 114 cities in Greece as well as 55 locations abroad (Cyprus, London, Switzerland, Romania, Toronto, Egypt & Dubai) while the coffee roasting products are also available in organized retail.

With dedication to tomorrow, it continues to support and create sustainable development projects for people, society and the environment together with coffee growers, coffee roasting owners and consumers. It practically helps local communities, reduces its environmental footprint and is committed to quality and safe products.

The Patras International Half Marathon, being already an established sporting institution for the city, is evolving into a driving force for local development, highlighting the dynamic of entrepreneurship, as sponsors and supporters of this great celebration of sports and fair play.

Patras International Half Marathon made a strong presence at this year’s leading sports event, the OPAP Marathon Expo 2024, representing the city of Patras at the Western Greece Region expo.
The expo attracted the attention of many visitors, runners, and sports enthusiasts who showed great interest in the Patras Half Marathon, highlighting the growing momentum of the event. Expectations are high that this year’s event will break participation records, while also enhancing Patras’s reputation as a destination for major sports events.
Being interviewed by ERA SPORT, the organizers of the Patras Half Marathon showcased the innovations and goals for this year’s event, strengthening its impact on Greece’s sports’ map.
The expo provided an excellent opportunity to promote the venue and network with stakeholders in the running community.

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The Official Registration Period being launched inaugurates the preparations for the organization of the 3rd International Half Marathon of Patras.

The date April 6th, 2025 is set for the major running event in Patras, organized by the sports association “PELOPS” and the media group “PELOPONNISOS”, in collaboration with the Region of Western Greece. Athletes and funs of the running movement queue in anticipation to participate in the race, being further to an athletic meeting, a celebration of the spirit of fair competition, friendship, volunteering and mutual respect.

This year, the program includes four tracks: the 21km classic, a first-ever 10km race, the 5km track as the years before and the 1km kids’ race. The tracks combine the picturesque sea front of Patras running along major landmarks of the city.

The race is an open invitation to all ages and abilities, not only from the region of Western Greece but also from all over Greece and abroad to experience this unique athletic event.

The governor of Western Greece, Nektarios Farmakis, greeting the event stated: “The Region of Western Greece strongly supports sport’ events and all organizations that contribute to the promotion of Western Greece as the motherland of athletics, but also to encourage citizens to engage in sports. The 3rd Patras International Half Marathon contributes to promote the characteristics of the city, ideal as the tracks of the event deplore along the unique sea front and urban center of the city. I am confident that the participants, athletes and spectators will remember April 6th, 2025 as a day of sports’ celebration. I hope that this year’s event will also be a great success achieving its goals and that the thousands of runners will enjoy the race and the joy of participating.”

 

 

 

The president of “Pelopas”, Giorgos Kaouris, stated: “The opening of registration for the 3rd International Half Marathon of Patras, marks in essence the countdown for the organization of the great running event that will take place on April 6, 2025 in our city. The first two races offer unique thrill and strong emotions to all who participate, promoting simultaneously Patras, Achaia and Western Greece nationwide and internationally. From our part, the athletic association of Pelopas, promises that April’s event will include even more fun “surprises” to further stimulate the attendees to take part. Noted that the race is characterized as extremely exciting, combining the urban landscape and the sea front of our city”.

 

 

 

Finally, the publisher of the newspaper “Peloponnisos” Theodoros Louloudis and candidate for the presidency of the Chamber of Achaia leading the faction “Chamber of Achaia in the Front Line”, made the following statement: “The preparations for the 3rd International Half Marathon of Patras that will take place on April 6, 2025 are on the go and our goal is to consistently follow the track of the goals we have set, upgrading the event, by adding at the same time, some new interesting elements that will attract even more fans and steer the interest of runners and spectators. The success of the event lays in the fact of overcoming the narrow limits of a peripheral race meeting, stimulating extroversion and added value for our region and simultaneously advertising and promoting Patras, Achaia and Western Greece nationwide, as well as abroad. We, the organizers, are committed to fully reward everyone by offering a race of high standards, that will meet the criteria of safety and extra incentives. As preparations are moving speed ahead we invite sports’ fans to register now, as the registration platform is open. Our goal is to break the participation record, constantly upgrading the organizational and competitive standards. We are excited to welcome you on the occasion of the 3rd International Half Marathon in Patras. Till we meet on April 6th, 2025.”

 

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For early bird register and take advantage of the reduced prices.

Come join the great sports’ celebration!

The PELOPONNISOS newspaper and AO PELOPS are preparing to host the 3rd Patras Half Marathon. The event will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, inviting runners from across Greece and around the world.

With plenty of time to prepare, we encourage you to give your best on a course that promises memorable running moments and exciting competition.

Registration will open soon, and all necessary information for participation will be announced. Be sure to follow our official channels to stay updated on all the latest news about the event. Changes to the course aimed at enhancing the runners’ experience will also be announced soon. Stay tuned!

The Patras International Half Marathon has become a key event for the city, and we look forward to welcoming you to this unique running experience once again.