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Dole Hellas, silver sponsor of the 2nd Patras Half Marathon

The company, dedicated to promoting healthy eating and an active lifestyle, offers runners the opportunity to enjoy fresh bananas after the race, providing them with the necessary energy and nutrients they need after a challenging effort.

Established in 1993, Dole Hellas is a member of the global Dole Group, the leading fruit company worldwide. It offers a wide variety of high-quality fruits in the Greek market, including bananas, organic bananas, baby bananas (bananitos), pineapples, apples, pears, oranges, grapes, mangoes, kiwis, and more. As such, Dole Hellas is currently the only company capable of providing a comprehensive fruit proposition, catering to even the most discerning consumers.

Dole maintains complete control over all stages of production and distribution of its products. This commitment is reflected in our investments in our farms, ensuring absolute and consistent quality control over our products, thus meeting the increasing demand with the highest quality possible.

Additionally, in response to the needs of modern consumers, we place a particular emphasis on organic products. Dole Hellas imports organic bananas weekly, specially packaged to maintain freshness and protect the product, making it easily recognizable to consumers.

With the aim of educating the public and supporting its commercial network in the Greek market, Dole conducts communication activities across all commercial channels. As part of its social initiatives, many of these activities take place in locations such as sports venues, schools, etc., where the promotion of healthy eating and well-being is essential.

The company’s philosophy is synonymous with the quality it offers to consumers under the Dole brand. The motto “quality, quality, quality” of the company’s founder, James Dole, has been faithfully followed throughout its history. This perfectly matches the company’s core message, “Dole makes you feel good,” reflecting its respect for consumers and dedication to providing them with quality products.

We look forward to continuing to support events like the Patras Half Marathon and promoting health and wellness within the community.

The packaging company contributes tangibly to the fulfillment of the event’s goal, which is to showcase the dynamism of Western Greece.

Resilux, a packaging company based in Southern Europe S.A., operates its own factory in Patras, located in the Patras Industrial Area. It is a member of the Resilux group headquartered in Belgium. The company specializes in producing preforms and bottles from PET (polyethylene terephthalate). The preforms produced are either converted into bottles by Resilux or by customers who use them for filling with water, soft drinks, oil, ketchup, detergent, beer, juice, etc.

A key characteristic of the company is the high quality of its products, as well as the reliability of its services. Its prominent position in the PET packaging market stems from its strategic objectives, technological superiority, patents, and exclusive designs.

You are still on time to become part of the History of the 2nd Patras Half Marathon.

The deadline for registrations is Tuesday, April 2nd.

On Sunday, April 7th, we’ll all gather at the starting line at King George Square.

Having its roots in the world of music and with a long history of diverse involvement in the events industry, DIICHO now stands as one of the most significant and well-established companies in the field of audiovisual event coverage. Its inception as a music school in Patras in 2000, the expansion of its activities into the sale of musical instruments in 2007, the installation of equipment in professional and private spaces, and later into lighting and audiovisual investment for concerts and performances, have formed a background of deep expertise capable of supporting any idea and occasion.

DIICHO has been present in notable cultural venues both in Patras and throughout Greece: Athens Concert Hall, Herod Atticus Odeon, National Opera of Greece, Archaeological Site of Delos, Roman Odeon of Patras, Ancient Olympia Theater, Mystras Castle, Piraeus Municipal Theater. It has covered major festivals such as the International Festival of Patras, Papagou, Kalavryta, Up Festival, Westside Festival, and others, while also undertaking the execution of significant productions such as the Mediterranean Beach Games 2019, the Patras Carnival, and the Panhellenic Archery Championship.

The company’s aim is the continuous improvement and evolution of both its human resources and equipment, in order to meet the most demanding projects, making every idea possible and every desire a reality.

We are delighted to be supported by a company with extensive experience in the field of audiovisual event coverage, which is constantly evolving and keeping up with all modern advancements and upgrades.

The Patras Half Marathon is once again under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization.

The Greek National Tourism Organization boasts a long-standing history with a significant role in tourism development and promoting Greece as a top travel destination. It transforms the unique destinations, culture, and heritage of our country into exceptional experiences for visitors, with significant economic and social benefits for Greece. Already, a wide range of promotional activities is being carried out both domestically and internationally, in collaboration with other public and private entities, aiming to strengthen the country’s profile in the global market.

Since its establishment, the Greek National Tourism Organization, operating as a Legal Entity under Private Law (NEPLAR) under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism, has undertaken the upgrading of the Greek tourism product. With its main mission being the promotion and showcasing of Greek tourism domestically and internationally, it implements the tourism policy outlined by the Ministry and enhances the country’s image internationally.

We are proud that through the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organization, the position of the Patras Half Marathon is strengthened as one of the most important destinations for athletes and travelers seeking unique experiences and athletic challenges.

We invite you to participate in the race and enjoy the hospitality and culture of Patras, in an event that combines athletic challenge with tourist enjoyment.

The number of children participating exceeded the organization’s expectations, so registrations for the 1 km children’s race have now closed.

Thank you very much for your participation!

Registration for the half marathon and 5 km race has been extended until April 2, 2024.

Rubik’s Laboratoire is among the Supporters of the 2nd Patras Half Marathon.

Their sponsorship is an example of the company’s commitment to promoting healthy eating and sports, which are foundations for a healthy lifestyle.

Rubik’s Laboratoire is an innovative processing unit in the center of Patras that combines traditional and modern techniques with the aim of producing high quality food products. At Rubik’s Laboratoire they dedicate themselves to the study of nutrition, to the testing of new raw materials, to the design and production of products. It follows specific principles, remaining true to the philosophy of respect for people and the sustainability of the planet. Rubik’s Laboratoire works with local producers and uses the best raw materials, while constantly studying and experimenting to create products that are nutritious and at the same time tasty for humans. At Rubik’s Laboratoire they know that their contribution can help change the current situation, making good food synonymous with quality with respect for the planet and people.

Stone ground butters, sugar free granola, protein bars, sweet and savory with many vegans, sugar free, low gluten, bio-options can be found at Rubik’s Laboratoire’s three brunch spots/restaurants as well as their workshop:

Rubik’s, Patreos 92, Patras

Rubik’s Laboratoire, P.P. Germanou 116, Patra

Rubik’s SKG, G. Theochari 5-7, Thessaloniki

ubik’s MRT, 25 March 11, Thessaloniki

or in the eshop www.rubik’s.gr

The Organizing Committee of the “Patras Half Marathon 2024” announces its collaboration for the second consecutive year with the HERO Group, which will be one of the main supporters of the 2nd International Patras Half Marathon.

For more than 20 years, Heron Group engages in the energy field providing for the Greek market competitive programs for households and business.

Heron operates in the production, supply and trading of electric energy, as well as in the supply and trading of natural gas in Greece. Having started its operation in 2000, HERON is a member of the GEK TERNA Group, the leader in the production of energy from conventional and renewable sources (RES) in Greece. HERON was the first private Group to operate in a free energy market in Greece, as well as the first private group to operate in the natural gas sector in Greece. HERON has built and successfully operates the first private natural gas power plant in Greece since 2004.

The vision of the group is to provide clean and abundant energy to cover the Greek market’s needs.  It creates new possibilities, broadens horizons and offers new options, with cutting edge technology, business ethics, reliability and responsibility.

HERON provides a better living status through the power of energy. The company is demonstrating a continuous growth, charting its future steps aiming to innovative and thrive as a key player in the energy sector in Greece.

Reducing the energy footprint is the first and most important goal and priority. HERON’s ambition is to contribute to a symbiotic progress and development, to stand up on major global challenges, such as global warming, the access to energy and mobility.

That’s why she didn’t randomly choose to support the International Half Marathon of Patras for yet another year, as she actively participates in actions that promote culture and supports the need for equal access of all social groups to the cultural events of the country.

AO Pegasus Mpegoulakiou provides its volunteers to support the conduct of the race and to provide necessary assistance to athletes and spectators.

AO Pegasus Mpegoulakiou was founded in 1981 in one of the largest neighborhoods in Patras, Mpegoulaki, by local residents who saw the need for sports and cultural events in the area’s youth. From 1981 to the present, it has participated in all football and basketball championships, and since September 2018, the club’s academy has been operational again, with 210 children of various ages.

From 2014 to the present, AO Pegasus Mpegoulakiou has carried out extensive social work through various activities, as the club operates a «Team of offering and love» a special team dedicated to social events. The club’s social actions include:

Also, since 2018, the club has developed a scientific sports program for children with special needs titled “Love soccer – be a player”. Specifically, speech therapists, specialized gymnasts for people with special needs, and occupational therapists provide these children with the opportunity to engage with soccer and sports, to join within a sports team framework, and to get to know the football field up close. This pioneering program is the only one implemented in Greece within a football academy framework, and the club has attached particular importance to it.

UPCYCLE continues to support our event this year, joining as one of the silver sponsors of the competition.

The company is the exclusive representative of Fit & Shape nutritional supplements in Greece. The Fit & Shape company specializes in the production and distribution of high quality, effective and safe nutritional supplements.

Fit & Shape products complement the nutritional needs of athletes who engage in intense physical activity. They are certified of good quality and production standards  (HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 22000) and do not contain genetically modified ingredients. Used by football and cycling teams at national and Olympic level the products of the company are sold  in Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Great Britain, Ukraine, Germany, Romania, Cyprus, Portugal, Serbia, Bulgaria, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait , Norway and the Canary Islands. In Greece they are mostly used by triathlon athletes and most champions and coaches in cycling and running sports.

We are particularly delighted to be supported by a company whose products contribute to the development of the running and athletic community in general.