ATHENS MARATHON RACE INFORMATION & MEDICAL ADVICES

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1 ΟRGANISER CO-ORGANISERS EST HELLENIC ATHLETICS FEDERATION MUNICIPALITY OF MARATHON ΑUSPICES ΜΕMBER ATHENS MARATHON Dedicated to the Balcan Champion Gregoris Labrakis SUNDAY, NOVEMBER RACE INFORMATION & MEDICAL ADVICES GRAND SPONSOR OF ΜARATHON OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF SEGAS GRAND SPONSOR OF SEGAS

2 SECTION 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MARATHON RACE AND POWER WALKING PARTICIPANTS BEFORE THE RACE will be accepted. In order for someone to participate in the Marathon Race or Power Walking, he/she should be at least 18 years old. BEFORE LEAVING YOUR RESIDENCY Make sure you have with you the following: Bib number and safety pins (timing chip is attached at the back side of the bib number), Kit plastic bag with the bib number s sticker stamped on. TRANSPORTATION OF RUNNERS AND POWER WALKERS TO THE START Buses will depart from four different stations in the centre of Athens between 5:30 to 6:45 (the departure station at Syngrou- Fix Metro station will remain open until 06.15). No busses will leave after 6:45. Departure stations: 1) Metro Station (Line 3) «Evangelismos», along Vas. Sofias Avenue 2) Metro Station (Line 2 & 3) «Syntagma», along Vas. Amalias Avenue 3) Metro Station (Line 3) «Katechaki», along Mesogeion Avenue 4) Metro Station (Line 2) «Syngrou-Fix», along Syngrou Avenue - Last bus to depart at The runners that will choose to go to the Marathon Start area by other means need to be there at least one hour before the start, that is by the latest. Note that circulation of any kind of vehicle will not be allowed on the entire Marathonos Avenue starting from WARM UP Runners may warm up within the Marathon Stadium as well as on the streets of Marathonas (but not before the start line). CLOTHING MANAGEMENT The participants need to put their clothes and other belongings in the kit plastic bag they have collected along with their bib number from the Registration Centre at the Tae Kwon Do Indoor Hall (Faliro). ATTENTION: All kit bags need to have on them the sticker with runner s bib number. All bags should be well closed. Please make sure that your kit bag does not contain any travel documents, jewelry, money or medicines. The Athens Marathon Organising Committee bears no responsibility in case of loss or damage of any valuable items in the kit bags. ATTENTION: No other bags, backpacks, etc, than the kit bags provided to the runners by the Organising Committee Runners must give the kit plastic bag with their personal belongings and clothes to the volunteers at the DHL vehicles located 100m before the Start Arch (traffic lights), no later than 30 minutes before the start of the race (8:30 the latest), in order to be taken to the finish line. Volunteers will be there to assist the runners, while there will be signage indicating the area that corresponds to their own bib number. The placement of all kit bags in the DHL vehicles is made based on bib number. All vehicles have signage with the relevant bib numbers. Due to the large number of participants and the difficulties in moving towards the venue exit in order to give their personal belongings kit bags, we suggest that all runners: (a) give their kit bag to the appropriate DHL vehicle just after they arrive at the Start area (b) keep with them only the absolutely necessary clothes (t-shirt or other) they will be needing while waiting for their own start (c) put on the specific «warming cover» that will be distributed by the Organizing Committee staff, upon their arrival at the Start area, (d) leave aside the clothes that they will have kept with them a few minutes before the start. Those clothes will be picked up the volunteers of the Organizing Committee and will be given away for charity purposes. Yu are invited to bring your used -in good condition sport shoesto the ERGO MARATHON EXPO and give them a second life. After the race, runners may collect their personal belongings from a specified area on Vas. Olgas Avenue, 200 meters on the right after the exit from the Propylaea of Panathinaikon Stadium, assisted by volunteers (see Panathinaikon Stadium layout). Runners must present their bib number in order to collect their kit bags. STARTING BLOCKS All runners need to take their place in their starting block, according to the color of their bib number at least 15 minutes before the start of the race. There will be nine different starting blocks. Your starting block is mentioned on your bib number Please note that runners are placed in the starting blocks according to their personal best finish time of the last three years ( ), as stated on their entry form. Runners who have not stated their best finish time on their entry form will be placed in one of the last three blocks. If you consider it appropriate, you may put on the specific «warming cover» given to you by the Organizing Commitee while you are waiting for the start of your own block.

3 RACE STARΤ A Wave Start System will be implemented and nine (9) different wave starts are planned. All participants are kindly requested to follow the instructions of the Organising Committee staff and volunteers. Time Starts 09:00 1st Block (Elite Athletes & Participants in the National Hellenic Marathon Race Championships) 09:00:30 2nd Block (The best finish times) 09:02 3rd Block (Military Marathon and the next finish times) 09:06 4th Block - (The next finish times) 09:10 5th Block - (The next finish times) 09:14:30 6th Block - (The next finish times) 09:19 7th Block - (The next finish times plus entries without specified finish time) 09:24 8th Block - (The next finish times plus entries without specified finish time) 09:29 9th Block - (The rest participants in the Marathon Race and those registered in Power Walking) Please note that any runner to start the race from a different block than the designated one will be automatically disqualified and, consequently, his/her finish time will not appear in the Final Results. DURING THE EVENTS KILOMETRE SIGNS There are kilometer (km) indexes at every kilometer of the course. TOILETS WCs WC facilities are available at the start and the finish area, as well as at all feed stations along the course. MEDICAL SERVICES The Organising Committee is responsible for providing medical service to the runners. The National Centre of Immediate Help provides medical services along the course as well as at the Start and Finish of the race. An ambulance will be following the last group of runners throughout the course. Medical Volunteers and Paramedics will be along the course to offer first aid and to inform accordingly the persons responsible for the event s medical services. PERSONAL DRINKS You are kindly reminded that there is no personal drinks service at the feed stations. This service is only provided to the elite athletes and the participants in the National Championships. The runners are kindly requested to throw bottles (water and Powerade bottles), as well as lids, sponges, etc, in the recycle bins at all feed stations and always on the right side of the road so that they do not prove dangerous for the runners to follow. For your own facilitation, you do not need to scrimmage in front of the first table at each feed station. There are more tables in each feed station going up to 100m long. SLOW RUNNERS An 8-hours time limit has been set for the Marathon Race and Power Walking participants to reach the finish line. In case a participant has not reached the finish line by that time (see Time Limit section below), he/she needs to stop and be taken to the Finish by vehicles of the Organizing Committee. In case he/she decides to go on at his/her own responsibility, he/she need to move on the pavement and continue his/her effort. This measure is taken in order to ensure the safety of all participants. When the time limit (see below) expires, Police will partially allow vehicles circulation. All runners must follow these instructions. RECYCLING Recycling bins are located in all feed zones/stations. By throwing the plastic water bottles there, you contribute to the minimatzation of the environmental footprint of the race. RUNNERS WHO DROP OUT The last group of runners is followed by a bus, which picks up all the participants who cannot or do not wish to finish the race. If, for any reason, a runner chooses to drop out, he/she must walk to the closest feed station or get in contact with a staff member or volunteer of the Organising Committee at any point of the course. In case no medical assistance is required, the runner may: a) remain on site and wait for any authorised vehicle of the Organising Committee to pick him/her up and take him/her to the Finish, b) remain on site and wait for the bus that follows the last group of runners and picks up those who drop out, c) proceed to the finish line at his/her own responsibility. TIME LIMIT FOR THE CONCLUSION OF THE EVENT Both the Marathon Race and Power Walking end at km. FEED ZONE CLOSING TIME Runners who wish to continue running beyond the time limits (see below) need to bear in mind that they are running at their own risk. Police will gradually allow vehicles on the streets after the last runner passes each feed station within the set time limit. ELECTRONIC TIMING All runners will receive a timing chip from the Registration Center at Τae Kwo Do Indoor Hall along with their bib number. By using the chip, runners will be registered in the official results and will be informed about their split times. Split timing zones km. FEED ZONE CLOSING TIME 5 10:30 22,5 13:50 7,5 10: : :27 27,5 14:47 12,5 11: : :24 32,5 15:40 17,5 12: : :21 37,5 16:37 21,1 13: :05

4 FEED ZONES Start MED WC Water Timing services 5 MED WC Water Timing services 7,5 WC Water Sponges 10 MED WC Water Isotonic Timing services 12,5 WC Water Sponges 15 MED WC Water Isotonic Banana Timing services 17,5 WC Water Sponges 20 WC Water Isotonic Bars GU Gel 21,1 Timing services 22,5 MED WC Water Sponges 25 MED WC Water Isotonic Bars Banana Timing services 27,5 MED WC Water Sponges 30 MED WC Water Isotonic Coca Cola Banana Timing services 32,5 MED WC Water Sponges 35 MED WC Water Isotonic Coca Cola Bars Timing services 37,5 MED WC Water Sponges 40 MED WC Water Isotonic Timing services Finish MED WC Water Isotonic Bars Banana Refreshements Timing services The runners are kindly requested to throw bottles (water and Powerade bottles), as well as lids, sponges, etc, in the recycle bins at all feed stations and always on the right side of the road so that they do not prove dangerous for the runners to follow. For your own facilitation, you do not need to scrimmage in front of the first table at each feed station. There are more tables in each feed station going up to 100m long. are installed at every 5 kilometres and at 21.1km. Any runner for whom no time is shown at the Start, the split timing zones and the Finish, will be disqualified. The timing chip along with the bib number indicate the athlete s identity and starting block in the electronic system. Only athletes who: a) participate in accordance to the rules, b) are placed in the right starting block, c) have timing indications at the Start, all split timing zones and the Finish, and d) complete the race within the time limit (8 hours) will have their final and split times appearing in the Official Results and get a participation certificate. CHRONOMETERS A vehicle with a big digital chronometer will be moving in front of the leading group of runners. There will also be a digital chronometer at the finish line. RULES AND FAIR PLAY The observance of the rules and regulations set by the International Athletics Association Federations (IAAF), the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) and the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), is substantial for the safe and fair participation of all runners in this huge sport event. The ideas of fair play and noble competition characterize the Athens Marathon, therefore, mutual understanding and support among the participants are essential in promoting the Olympic and sports ideals. Everyone should respect his/her co-runners and try not to block their way and the flow of the race. In case of non following the above rules, the event s judges as well as the Organizing Committee staff may exclude runners from the Final Results, evaluating electronic and audio visual material. ATTENTION: The participation of athletes with handcycles or other competition wheelchais is not allowed in the Athens Marathon event. Due to the particularities of the Marathon course, the large number of participating athletes, the existing substruction and the event s operations for the staging of 14 different races on the same day (either in the city centre of Athens or along the Marathon course), the Organizing Committee cannot ensure safety of runners in such cases. POWER WALKING SPECIFIC RULES The same rules are applied for participants in Power Walking race, with the following specifications: 1. The participants in Power Walking are placed in the last starting block, to start at 9:29. Starting from a different block than the appointed one will result in the disqualification of the participant. 2. The time limit to conclude the race is set at 17:30 (eight hours after the start). 3. If a walker wishes to change the type of race, he/she needs to change his/her bib number. This can only be done with the permission of the Organising Committee at the event s Registration Centre. The deadline for such a change is Saturday 07 November 2015 (16.00).

5 4. There will be no winners or specific results classification for the participants in Power Walking. ACCESS TO THE RACE ROUTE MARATHON RACE ATTEN- DANCE All race routes will be free of vehicles. It is strictly prohibited for anyone (spectators, coaches, etc.) other than runners to move on all race lanes, in any type of vehicle. Parallel street lanes will also be free of traffic and dedicated to the Organising Committee accredited vehicles (ambulances, police vehicles, etc.). All spectators are kindly requested to use public transport (Metro and busses outside the race routes), as indicated in the maps. No escorting of runners in bicycles is allowed. The presence of accompanying persons in any of the street lanes, the failure to demonstrate a valid accreditation pass or disobedience to the police orders will lead to their expulsion from the race route and the disqualification of the athletes they escort. AT THE FINISH AND AFTERWARDS Participation without bib number is not permitted. Runners who do not have a bib number will not be allowed to enter Panathinaikon Stadium. Furthermore, participation in the race and finish in the Panathinaikon Stadium to runners with dogs is also forbidden. FINISHING THE RACE All runners entering the finish area in the Panathinaikon Stadium need to follow the route marked by cones and indicated by judges and volunteers. Runners who enter Panathinaikon Stadium have to run the last 170m of the race inside the Stadium. POST RACE PROCEDURES & SERVICES Runners who finish the race need to keep walking. If any of the participants needs medical assistance, medical staff will be at the Finish to offer first aid services. Right after the Finish, all runners will be given a commemorative medal and will be asked to move towards the exit using the ramp next to the entrance gate that leads to the Propylaea of the Stadium. Outside the Stadium, participants will be offered water, isotonic drinks, orange juice, bananas, etc. All participants may collect their clothes and personal belongings from the relevant DHL Vehicles. Runners may pick up their kit bags by showing their bib number. Once this is done, participants can move towards the I. Fokianos Gym where Men s and Women s changing rooms are available. Massage services as well as myofascial massage will also be offered to the runners who wish so at the I. Fokianos Gym. ACCESS TO THE FINISH AREA Access to the Panathinaikon Stadium (finish venue) is permitted only to the finishing runners having a bib number and the staff of the Organising Committee with specific credentials on their accreditation. Friends, family members and coaches should not try to enter this area, as this will result in congestion and cause inconvenience to the runners exiting the Stadium and the staff of the Organising Committee who will be trying to assist the runners. In addition, it is prohibited for anyone to enter the Panathinaikon Stadium with any type of vehicle (skates, bicycle, etc.). Runners must inform their friends and family members about these regulations. AWARDS Winners Medals and certificates will be awarded to the first three men and women as well as to the winners of the Hellenic National Marathon Race Championships. RESULTS & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES The finish times of the runners are announced in our website throughout the race. After the end of the race, the official results for the first 20 runners are immediately announced. The unofficial results for the rest of the participants will be announced a few hours after the end of the race. Runners will have the opportunity to submit an appeal within the next five (5) calendar days. The official results for all categories will be announced about ten (10) working days after the race. All runners may get their participation certificate through the official website of the event a few days later ( PHOTO SERVICES Photo services are provided by the world-known photo agency Marathon-Photos.com. All participants will be able to download and purchase their photos a few hours after the event from the website: TV BROADCASTING The event will be broadcasted live by ERT (National Broadcaster). ENJOY YOUR RUN! THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE OF THE 33rd ATHENS MARATHON. THE AUTHENTIC

6 SECTION 2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE 10 km WIND ROAD RACES Due to the increased interest and in order to accommodate all those who wished to participate in the Athens Marathon 5km Road Race, the Organizing Committee is organizing this year two separate 5km Road Races; one in the morning to start at and another one in the afternoon to start at These two races are different and the athletes need to participate in the race they have registered for. Participation in another race than the one in which they registered for will lead to the disqualification of the runners. BEFORE THE RACE In order for someone to participate in the Marathon Race or Power Walking, he/she should be at least 18 years old. BEFORE LEAVING YOUR RESIDENCY Make sure you have with you the following: Bib number and safety pins (timing chip is attached at the back side of the bib number), Kit plastic bag with the bib number s sticker stamped on. GETTING TO THE START Participants are kindly requested to reach the start area on Vas. Amalias Avenue, Syntagma (in front of Bodossakis Foundation - Eurobank) using public transport. Please bear in mind that runners need to be at the start area at least one (1) hour before the start of the race, that is by the latest. Note that no kind of vehicle is allowed in the city centre of Athens and anywhere around the Panathinaikon Stadium on Sunday 08 November 2015 from 05:00 to 17:30. WARM UP Runners may warm up behind the start area on Vas. Amalias Avenue (near Adrianos Gate). Warm up is not allowed before the start line. RACE START A Wave Start system will be applied. Six (6) different wave starts are planned with a time gap of a few minutes between blocks. Time Wave starts 08:45 1st Block (Elite Athletes & The best finish times) 08:47 2nd Block (The best finish times) 08:50 3rd Block (The next finish times) 08:53 4th Block - (The next finish times) 08:56 5th Block - (The next finish times) 08:59 6th Block - (The next finish times) The last runner will cross the start line at 09:01 All participants are kindly requested to follow the rules of the Organising Committee and pay attention to the instructions given to them by the event s volunteers. STARTING BLOCKS Runners are placed in different blocks at the start area according to the color of their bib number. Blocks are mentioned on the bib numbers. All Runners are asked to take their place in their starting blocks the latset 15 minutes before the race starts (at 8:30). The runners are placed in starting blocks according to their personal best finish time the last three years ( ), as stated in their entry form. Runners who have not stated their best finish time on their entry form are placed in one of the last two starting blocks. Please note that any runner who starts from a different block than the indicated one, or tries to participate in a race different than the one he/ she has registered for, will be automatically disqualified and, consequently, his/her results will not appear in the Final Results. Participation without bib number is not allowed in any case. Athletes without bib number will be stopped before entering the Panathinaikon Stadium. Furthermore, participation to athletes with dogs is also forbidden, and this is also the case for participants on skates, bicycles or other kind of wheel equipment. STARTING THE RACE The start line of the 10km Road Race is found on Vas. Amalias Avenue (in front of Bodossakis Foundation - Eurobank). 10km Road Race Start time: 8:45 CLOTHING MANAGEMENT Runners must give the kit bag with their personal clothing to the volunteers at the designated areas at least 30 minutes before the start of the race. These areas are found in the parking lot of the Aegli Zappiou multiplex (entrance from Vas. Olgas Avenue). After finishing the race, runners, assisted by volunteers, may collect back their kit bag showing their bib number. DURING THE EVENTS KILOMETRE SIGNS There are kilometer (km) indexes at every kilometer of the course. TOILETS WCs WCs will be available at the Start and the Finish, as well as at the feed stations of the 10km Road Race. MEDICAL SERVICES The Organising Committee is responsible for providing medical services to the runners. The National Centre of Immediate Help provides medical services along the course as well as at the Start and Finish of the race. An ambulance will be following the last group of runners throughout the course. Medical Volunteers and Paramedics will be along the course to offer first aid and to inform accordingly the persons responsible for the event s medical services. FEED ZONES/STATIONS Bottled water will be offered to the runners at the Start and the Finish. Especially for the 10km Road Race there will be two more feed stations with bottled water at the 3.5km and 7.5km.

7 TIME LIMIT The time limit for all runners participating in the 10km Road Race to reach the finish line has been to 90 minutes. The 10km race is to be completed by 10:40, as the start of the 1200m Kids Run will follow After no participant will be allowed to enter Panathinaikon Stadium and finish his/her race, taking under consideration the races to follow (Special Olympics, Kids Run), as well as the expected arrival of the Marathon Race winners. The runners who happen to continue their effort beyond the above time limit at any part of the course, need to be aware of the fact that they are running or walking at their own risk and that they will not be allowed to enter the Panathinaikon Stadium in oder to finish. ELECTRONIC TIMING All runners will receive a timing chip from the Registration Center at the Τae Kwo Do Indorr Hall (Faliro), along with their bib number. These two indicate the athlete s identity and starting block in the electronic system. By using the timing chip, runners will be registered in the official results list and will be informed about their split times. Split timing zones for the 10km Road Race are installed at the 5th kilometer. Only the athletes who a) participate in accordance with the rules, b) are placed in the right starting block, c) have timing indications at the Start, the split timing zones and the Finish, and d) complete the race within the time limit will have their final time and time splits appearing in the Official Results and will get a participation certificate. RULES AND FAIR PLAY The observance of the rules and regulations set by the International Athletics Federation (IAAF), the Association of International Marathon Race and Distance Running (AIMS) and the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), is substantial for the safe and fair participation of all runners in this huge sport event. The ideals of fair play and noble competition characterize the Athens Marathon, the Authentic, therefore, mutual understanding and support among the participants are essential in promoting the Olympic and sports ideals. Everyone should respect his/her co-runners and try not to block their way and the flow of the race. In case of breaching these rules, the event s judges and the Organizing Committee staff may order the disqualification of an athlete and erase him/her from the Official Results, evaluating electronic as well as audio visual material. ACCESS TO THE RACE ROUTE 5KM & 10KM RACE ATTEN- DANCE All race routes will be free of vehicles. It is strictly prohibited for anyone (spectators, coaches, etc.) other than the runners to move on all race lanes, in any type of vehicle. Parallel street lanes will also be free of traffic and dedicated to the Organising Committee accredited vehicles (ambulances, police vehicles, etc.). All spectators are kindly requested to use public transport (Metro and busses outside the race routes), indicated in the maps. Especially for the 5km & 10km Road Races, the athletes accompanying persons are not allowed to move on the lanes next to the race stream. No escorting of athletes in any kind of vehicle (bicycle, mot, etc) is allowed either on the runnes or the next lane. The presence of accompanying persons in any of the race lanes or the lane next to the race stream, or disobeying to police orders, will directly lead to their expulsion from the race route and the disqualification of the athletes they escort. AT THE FINISH AND AFTERWARDS Participation without bib number is not permitted. Runners without bib number are not allowed to enter the Panathinaikon Stadium. The same stands for runners with dogs. FINISHING THE RACE All runners entering the finish area in the Panathinaikon Stadium need to follow the route marked by cones and indicated by judges and volunteers. Runners who enter the Panathinaikon Stadium have to run the last 170m of the race inside the Stadium. PROCEDURES AFTER FINISHING THE RACE Runners who finish the race need to keep walking. If any of the participants needs medical assistance, medical staff will be at the Finish to offer first aid services. Right after the Finish, all runners will be given a commemorative medal and will be asked to move toward the exit using the ramp next to the entrance gate that leads to the Propylaea of the Stadium. Outside the Stadium, participants will be offered water. All participants will collect their clothes and other belongings from the same place where they left them. Runners may get back to the stands of the Stadium following the instructions of Volunteers in order to watch the rest of the event. ACCESS TO THE FINISH AREA Access to the Panathinaikon Stadium (finish venue) is permitted only to the finishing runners with bib number and the staff of the Organising Committee with specific credentials on their accreditation. Friends, family members and coaches should not try to enter this area, as this will result in congestion and cause inconvenience to the runners exiting the Stadium and the staff of the Organising Committee who will be trying to assist the runners. In addition, it is prohibited for anyone to enter the Panathinaikon Stadium with any type of vehicle (skates, bicycle, etc.). Runners must inform their friends and family members about these regulations. AWARD CEREMONIES Winners Medals and Certificates will be awarded to the first three winners (men & women) to cross the finish line. RESULTS & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES The results of the runners are announced in our website throughout the race. After the end of the race, the official results for the first runners are immediately announced. The unofficial results for the rest of the participants will be announced in our website a few hours after the end of the race. Runners will have the opportunity to submit an appeal within the next five (5) calendar days. The official results for all categories will be announced about ten (10) working days after the race. All runners may get their participation certificate through the official website of the event a few days later ( PHOTO SERVICES Photo services are provided by the world-known photo agency Marathon- Photos.com. All participants will be able to download and purchase their photos a few hours after the event from the website: ENJOY YOUR RUN! THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE OF THE 33rd ATHENS MARATHON. THE AUTHENTIC

8 SECTION 3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE 5 km WIND ROAD RACE -ΜΟRΝΙΝG Due to the increased interest and in order to accommodate all those who wished to participate in the Athens Marathon 5km Road Race, the Organizing Committee is organizing this year two separate 5km Road Races; one in the morning to start at and another one in the afternoon to start at These two races are different and the athletes need to participate in the race they have registered for. Participation in another race than the one in which they registered for will lead to the disqualification of the runners. BEFORE THE RACE In order for someone to participate in the Marathon Race or Power Walking, he/she should be at least 12 years old. BEFORE LEAVING YOUR RESIDENCY Make sure you have with you the following: Bib number and safety pins (timing chip is attached at the back side of the bib number), Kit plastic bag with the bib number s sticker stamped on. GETTING TO THE START Participants are kindly requested to reach the start area on Vas. Amalias Avenue, Syntagma (in front of Bodossakis Foundation - Eurobank) using public transport. Please bear in mind that runners need to be at the start area at least one (1) hour before the start of the race, that is by the latest. Note that no kind of vehicle is allowed in the city centre of Athens and anywhere around the Panathinaikon Stadium on Sunday 08 November 2015 from 05:00 to 17:30. WARM UP Runners may warm up behind the start area on Vas. Amalias Avenue (near Adrianos Gate). Warm up is not allowed before the start line. RACE START A Wave Start system will be applied. Six (6) different wave starts are planned with a time gap of a few minutes between blocks. Time Wave start 07:45 1st Block (Elite Athletes & The best finish times) 07:47 2nd Block (The best finish times) 07:50 3rd Block (The next finish times) 07:53 4th Block - (The next finish times) 07:56 5th Block - (The next finish times) 07:59 6th Block - (The next finish times) The last runner will cross the start line at 08:01 All participants are kindly requested to follow the rules of the Organising Committee and pay attention to the instructions given to them by the event s volunteers. STARTING BLOCKS Runners will be placed in different blocks at the start area according to the color of their bib number. Blocks are mentioned on the bib numbers. All runners should be in their starting blocks 15 minutes before the race starts. The runners are placed in the starting blocks according to their personal best finish time the last three years ( ), as stated on their application form. Runners who have not stated their personal best time on their application form are placed in one of the last two blocks. Please note that any runner who starts from a different block than the indicated one, or participates in another race than the one he/ she has registered for will be automatically disqualified and, consequently, his/her results will not appear in the Final Results. Participation in the race is not allowed to athletes without bib number and in such cases they will not be allowed to enter the Panathinaikon Stadium. The same stands for athletes running with dogs. Furthermore, athletes with skates, bicycles or any other kind of wheel equipment will also not be allowed to enter the Panathinaikon Stadium. STARTING THE RACE The start line is found on Vas. Amalias Avenue (in front of Bodossakis Foundation - Eurobank). 5km Road Race - Morning start time: 7:45 CLOTHING MANAGEMENT Runners must hand in the kit bag with their personal clothing to the volunteers at the designated areas at least 30 minutes before the start of the race. These areas are found at the exit of Zappion Megaro on Vas. Olgas Avenue (after the fountain). After finishing the race, runners, assisted by volunteers, may collect their kit bag showing their bib number. DURING THE EVENTS KILOMETRE SIGNS There are kilometer (km) indexes at every kilometer of the course. TOILETS WCs WCs will be available at the Start and the Finish. MEDICAL SERVICES The Organising Committee is responsible for providing medical service to the runners. The National Centre of Immediate Help provides medical services along the course as well as at the Start and Finish of the race. An ambulance will be following the last group of runners throughout the course. Medical Volunteers and Paramedics will be along the course to offer first aid and to contact the persons responsible for the event s medical services. FEED ZONES/STATIONS Bottled water will be offered to the runners at the Start and the Finish. Bottled water will also be available at the feed zone in the

9 middle of the 5km Road Race course. TIME LIMIT FOR THE 5KM ROAD RACE - MORNING The time limit for all participating runners in the 5km Road Race to reach the finish line is set at 90 minutes. The 5km Road Race - Morning should be completed by 9:15 the latest, as the start of the 1200m Special Olympics Race will follow. After 9:15 no participant will be allowed to enter Panathinaikon Stadium and finish his/her race taking under consideration the races to follow (Special Olympics, Kids Run), as well as the expected arrival of the Marathon Race winner. The runners who happen to continue their effort beyond the above time limit at any part of the course need to be aware of the fact that they are running or walking at their own risk and that they will not be allowed to enter the Panathinaikon Stadium in order to finish. ELECTRONIC TIMING All runners will receive a timing chip from the Registration Center at the Τae Kwon Do Indorr Hall (Faliro), along with their bib number. These two indicate the athlete s identity and starting block in the electronic system. By using the timing chip, runners will be registered in the official results list and will be informed about their split times. Split timing zones for the 5km Road Race are found at the 1.3km and 4km. Only the athletes who a) participate in accordance with the rules, b) are placed in the right starting block, c) have timing indications at the Start, the split timing zones and the Finish, and d) complete the race within the time limit will have their final time and time splits appearing in the Official Results and will get a participation certificate. RULES AND FAIR PLAY The observance of the rules and regulations set by the International Athletics Federation (IAAF), the Association of International Marathon Races and Distance Running (AIMS) and the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), is substantial for the safe and fair participation of all runners in this huge sport event. The ideals of fair play and noble competition characterize the Athens Marathon, the Authentic, therefore, mutual understanding and support among the participants are essential in promoting the Olympic and sports ideals. Everyone should respect his/her co-runners and try not to block their way and the flow of the race. In case of breaching these rules, the event s judges and the Organizing Committee staff may order the disqualification of an athlete and erase him/her from the Official Results, evaluating electronic and audio visual material. ACCESS TO THE RACE ROUTE All race routes will be free of vehicles. It is strictly prohibited for anyone (spectators, coaches, etc.) other than the runners to move on all race lanes, in any type of vehicle. Parallel street lanes will also be free of traffic and dedicated to the Organising Committee accredited vehicles (ambulances, police vehicles, etc.). All spectators are kindly requested to use public transport (Metro and busses outside the race routes), indicated in the maps. Especially for the 5km & 10km Road Races, the athletes accompanying persons are not allowed to move on any lane next to the race stream. No escorting of athletes in any kind of vehicle (bicycle, moto, etc) is allowed either on the runners or the next lane. The presence of accompanying persons in any of the race lanes or the lane next to the race stream, or disobeying to police orders, will directly lead to their expulsion from the race route and the disqualification of the athletes they escort. AT THE FINISH AND AFTERWARDS Participation without bib number is not permitted. Runners without bib number are not allowed to enter Panathinaikon Stadium. The same stands for athletes with dogs. FINISHING THE RACE All runners entering the finish area in the Panathinaikon Stadium need to follow the route marked by cones and indicated by judges and volunteers. Runners who enter the Panathinaikon Stadium have to run the last 170m of the race inside the Stadium. PROCEDURES AFTER FINISHING THE RACE Runners who finish the race need to keep walking. If any of the participants needs medical assistance, medical staff will be at the Finish to offer first aid services. Right after the Finish, all runners will be given a commemorative medal and will be asked to move towards the exit using the ramp next to the entrance gate that leads to the Propylaea of the Stadium. Outside the Stadium, participants will be offered water. All participants will collect their clothes and personal belongings from the same place where they left them. Runners may get back to the stands of the Stadium following the instructions of Volunteers in order to watch the rest of the event. ACCESS TO THE FINISH AREA Access to the Panathinaikon Stadium (finish venue), where everything mentioned above will take place, is permitted only to the finishing runners with bib number and the staff of the Organising Committee with specific credentials on their accreditation. Friends, family members and coaches should not try to enter this area, as this will result in congestion and cause inconvenience to the runners exiting the Stadium and the staff of the Organising Committee who will be trying to assist the runners. In addition, it is prohibited for anyone to enter Panathinaikon Stadium with any type of vehicle (skates, bicycle, etc.). Runners must inform their friends and family members about these regulations. AWARD CEREMONIES Winners Medals and Certificates will be awarded to the first three winners (men & women) to cross the finish line. RESULTS & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES The results of the runners are announced in our website throughout the race. After the end of the race, the official results for the first runners are immediately announced. The unofficial results for the rest of the participants will be announced in our website a few hours after the end of the race. Runners will have the opportunity to submit an appeal within the next five (5) calendar days. The official results for all categories will be announced about ten (10) working days after the race. All runners may get their participation certificate through the official website of the event a few days later ( PHOTO SERVICES Photo services are provided by the world-known photo agency MarathonPhotos.com. All participants will be able to download and purchase their photos a few hours after the event from the website: ENJOY YOUR RUN! THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE OF THE 33rd ATHENS MARATHON. THE AUTHENTIC

10 SECTION 4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE 5 km WIND ROAD RACE -AFTERNOON Due to the increased interest and in order to accommodate all those who wished to participate in the Athens Marathon 5km Road Race, the Organizing Committee is organizing this year two separate 5km Road Races; one in the morning to start at and another one in the afternoon to start at These two races are different and the athletes need to participate in the race they have registered for. Participation in another race than the one in which they registered for will lead to the disqualification of the runners. BEFORE THE RACE In order for someone to participate in the Marathon Race or Power Walking, he/she should be at least 12 years old. BEFORE LEAVING YOUR RESIDENCY Make sure you have with you the following: Bib number and safety pins (timing chip is attached at the back side of the bib number), Kit plastic bag with the bib number s sticker stamped on. GETTING TO THE START Participants are kindly requested to reach the start area on Vas. Amalias Avenue, Syntagma (in front of Bodossakis Foundation - Eurobank) using public transport. Please bear in mind that runners need to be at the start area at least one (1) hour before the start of their race, that is at for the AFTERNOON 5km Road Race. Note that no kind of vehicle is allowed in the city centre of Athens and anywhere around the Panathinaikon Stadium on Sunday 08 November 2015 from 05:00 to 17:30. WARM UP Runners may warm up behind the start area on Vas. Amalias Avenue (near Adrianos Gate). Warm up is not allowed before the start line. RACE START A Wave Start system will be applied. Six (3) different wave starts are planned with a time gap of a few minutes between blocks. Time Wave start 16:00 1st Block (Elite Athletes & The best finish times) 16:02 2nd Block (The best finish times) 16:05 3rd Block (The next finish times) The last runner will cross the start line at 16:07 All participants are kindly requested to follow the rules of the Organising Committee and pay attention to the instructions given to them by the event s volunteers. STARTING BLOCKS Runners will be placed in different blocks at the start area according to the color of their bib number. Blocks are mentioned on the bib numbers. All runners should be in their starting blocks 15 minutes before the race starts. The runners are placed in the starting blocks according to their personal best finish time the last three years ( ), as stated on their application form. Runners who have not stated their personal best time on their application form are placed in one of the last two blocks. Please note that any runner who starts from a different block than the indicated one, or participates in another race than the one he/ she has registered for will be automatically disqualified and, consequently, his/her results will not appear in the Final Results. Participation in the race is not allowed to athletes without bib number and in such cases they will not be allowed to enter the Panathinaikon Stadium. The same stands for athletes running with dogs. Furthermore, athletes with skates, bicycles or any other kind of wheel equipment will also not be allowed to enter the Panathinaikon Stadium. STARTING THE RACE The start line is found on Vas. Amalias Avenue (in front of Bodossakis Foundation - Eurobank). 5km Road Race - Αfternoon start time: 16:00 CLOTHING MANAGEMENT Runners must hand in the kit bag with their personal clothing to the volunteers at the designated areas at least 30 minutes before the start of the race. These areas are found at the exit of Zappion Megaro on Vas. Olgas Avenue (after the fountain). After finishing the race, runners, assisted by volunteers, may collect their kit bag showing their bib number. DURING THE EVENTS KILOMETRE SIGNS There are kilometer (km) indexes at every kilometer of the course. TOILETS WCs WCs will be available at the Start and the Finish. MEDICAL SERVICES The Organising Committee is responsible for providing medical service to the runners. The National Centre of Immediate Help provides medical services along the course as well as at the Start and Finish of the race. An ambulance will be following the last group of runners throughout the course. Medical Volunteers and Paramedics will be along the course to offer first aid and to contact the persons responsible for the event s medical services. FEED ZONES/STATIONS Bottled water will be offered to the runners at the Start and the Finish. Bottled water will also be available at the feed zone in the middle of the 5km Road Race course.

11 TIME LIMIT FOR THE 5KM ROAD RACE - AFTERNOON The time limit for all participating runners in the 5km Road Race to reach the finish line is set at 90 minutes. The 5km Road Race - Afternoon will be completed by 17:30, along with the conclusion of the Marathon Race and Power Walking. The runners who happen to continue their effort beyond the above time limit at any part of the course need to be aware of the fact that they are running or walking at their own risk and that they will not be allowed to enter the Panathinaikon Stadium in order to finish. ELECTRONIC TIMING All runners will receive a timing chip from the Registration Center at the Τae Kwon Do Indorr Hall (Faliro), along with their bib number. These two indicate the athlete s identity and starting block in the electronic system. By using the timing chip, runners will be registered in the official results list and will be informed about their split times. Split timing zones for the 5km Road Race are found at the 1.3km and 4km. Only the athletes who a) participate in accordance with the rules, b) are placed in the right starting block, c) have timing indications at the Start, the split timing zones and the Finish, and d) complete the race within the time limit will have their final time and time splits appearing in the Official Results and will get a participation certificate. RULES AND FAIR PLAY The observance of the rules and regulations set by the International Athletics Federation (IAAF), the Association of International Marathon Races and Distance Running (AIMS) and the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), is substantial for the safe and fair participation of all runners in this huge sport event. The ideals of fair play and noble competition characterize the Athens Marathon, the Authentic, therefore, mutual understanding and support among the participants are essential in promoting the Olympic and sports ideals. Everyone should respect his/her co-runners and try not to block their way and the flow of the race. In case of breaching these rules, the event s judges and the Organizing Committee staff may order the disqualification of an athlete and erase him/her from the Official Results, evaluating electronic and audio visual material. ACCESS TO THE RACE ROUTE All race routes will be free of vehicles. It is strictly prohibited for anyone (spectators, coaches, etc.) other than the runners to move on all race lanes, in any type of vehicle. Parallel street lanes will also be free of traffic and dedicated to the Organising Committee accredited vehicles (ambulances, police vehicles, etc.). All spectators are kindly requested to use public transport (Metro and busses outside the race routes), indicated in the maps. Especially for the 5km & 10km Road Races, the athletes accompanying persons are not allowed to move on any lane next to the race stream. No escorting of athletes in any kind of vehicle (bicycle, moto, etc) is allowed either on the runners or the next lane. The presence of accompanying persons in any of the race lanes or the lane next to the race stream, or disobeying to police orders, will directly lead to their expulsion from the race route and the disqualification of the athletes they escort. AT THE FINISH AND AFTERWARDS Participation without bib number is not permitted. Runners without bib number are not allowed to enter Panathinaikon Stadium. The same stands for athletes with dogs. FINISHING THE RACE All runners entering the finish area in the Panathinaikon Stadium need to follow the route marked by cones and indicated by judges and volunteers. Runners who enter the Panathinaikon Stadium have to run the last 170m of the race inside the Stadium. PROCEDURES AFTER FINISHING THE RACE Runners who finish the race need to keep walking. If any of the participants needs medical assistance, medical staff will be at the Finish to offer first aid services. Right after the Finish, all runners will be given a commemorative medal and will be asked to move towards the exit using the ramp next to the entrance gate that leads to the Propylaea of the Stadium. Outside the Stadium, participants will be offered water. All participants will collect their clothes and personal belongings from the same place where they left them. Runners may get back to the stands of the Stadium following the instructions of Volunteers in order to watch the rest of the event. ACCESS TO THE FINISH AREA Access to the Panathinaikon Stadium (finish venue), where everything mentioned above will take place, is permitted only to the finishing runners with bib number and the staff of the Organising Committee with specific credentials on their accreditation. Friends, family members and coaches should not try to enter this area, as this will result in congestion and cause inconvenience to the runners exiting the Stadium and the staff of the Organising Committee who will be trying to assist the runners. In addition, it is prohibited for anyone to enter Panathinaikon Stadium with any type of vehicle (skates, bicycle, etc.). Runners must inform their friends and family members about these regulations. AWARD CEREMONIES Winners Medals and Certificates will be awarded to the first three winners (men & women) to cross the finish line. RESULTS & PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES The results of the runners are announced in our website throughout the race. After the end of the race, the official results for the first runners are immediately announced. The unofficial results for the rest of the participants will be announced in our website a few hours after the end of the race. Runners will have the opportunity to submit an appeal within the next five (5) calendar days. The official results for all categories will be announced about ten (10) working days after the race. All runners may get their participation certificate through the official website of the event a few days later ( PHOTO SERVICES Photo services are provided by the world-known photo agency MarathonPhotos.com. All participants will be able to download and purchase their photos a few hours after the event from the website: ENJOY YOUR RUN! THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE OF THE 33rd ATHENS MARATHON. THE AUTHENTIC