21 & 16 KM ON AEGINA ISLAND
SATURDAY 19 JUNE 2010
FOR RUNNERS, CYCLISTS & WALKERS
The George Best Costacos Foundation is organising the second Aegina 1/2 Marathon on Aegina island, which will take place on saturday 19 June. This years 1/2 Marathon is listed in the official Greek running calender. Like last year, you may join as a runner but NEW this year is that you may also join as a cyclist. Especialy for walkers, Aegina Marathon is organising the 16 km walk.
The start of the 21 km will be at the harbour in the village of Souvala. The route will head to the village of Vagia, turn right direction village of Mesagros, pass the cemetery of Mesagros where George Best Costacos' final rest place is, it will pass the mountain of Palia Chora, the Cathedral of Agios Nektarios and will head toward Aegina town, will turn left after Asomati, before the football stadium it will turn left on Kapodistrias, will go to the little church of Agios Vasilis where it will turn right on the coastal road that will lead to the boulevard of Aegina town where it willl finish in the harbour. The route for the walkers will be equal except at the end; it will not turn left to Kapodistrias but will pass the football stadium, will turn right to the boulevard of Aegina where it will finish. After the run all participants will receive a ''complementary bag'' with a snack, juice & more.
All participants will receive a medal and certificate. There will be a prize for the first 3 running (men & women), cycling (men & women) & walking arrivals in Aegina. Further on there are prices for the winners in each age category. If you want to participate in the Aegina 1/2 Marathon or the 16 km, please fill in our online registration form before the 10th of June.
For runners, walkers or cyclists coming from Athens or abroad, the organisation is offering accommodation at the special price of € 30 per room per night (2 persons) breakfast included. If you want to combine the run with a nice relaxed holiday on Aegina island, there are also 3 & 6 nights packages available (see registration form)
Aegina Marathon is an initiative of the family & friends of George Best Costacos (the late Broadway actor, singer & former athlete, who was raised and laid to rest on Aegina island) to honor his memory.
| Registration | For men and women in the age from 19 until 70 years (and up), registration latest until the 17th June by filling in our (online) registration form. |
| Participation 21 & 16 km | A supporting fee of € 10 for the George Best Costacos foundation needs to be paid at registration desk at the harbour in Souvala. Athletes will receive their Aegina Marathon runners ID upon showing their identity card. |
| Presentation time | The athletes need to be present one hour before the start of the run. The run will start for walkers at 16:00 PM and for runners & cyclists at 17:00 PM in Souvala. |
| Age categories 16 km run | 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 & 70 and up |
| Conditions of participation | Participants can only join if they have filled in a registration form. They are participating at their own risk and claim to have taken a medical examation between 01 January - 01 June 2010. Athletes are responsible for their own transport. |
SATURDAY 19 JUNE 2010
FROM THE STATUE OF THE MOTHER/ KAPRALOS MUSEUM IN LIVADI AREA TO AEGINA TOWN
FOR KIDS, PARENTS & SCHOOLS
This year the kids below 16 may join the Aegina Marathon for the first time. Especially for them is the 3 km walk. The kids may participate alone or with their parents. Schools may also join the walk.
This walk will start at the statue of the Mother and will end at the harbour of Aegina. All participants will receive a medal and a certificate and everybody may join the free buffet with water, soft drinks, isotonics.
| Registration | Possible until the 17th June by filling in our (online) registration form. |
| Costs of participation 3 km walk | Participation is FREE for kids and adults. |
| Presentation time | Walkers need to be present 1 hour before the start of the run. The start will be at 17:00 PM. |
| Conditions of participation | Participants can only join if they have filled in a registration form. Athletes are responsible for their own transport on the island. Parents are responsible for children under 16 years old. |
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