9th Authentic Pheidippides Run
Athens – Sparta - Athens 490 km
20-24 November 2025

RULES & REGULATIONS

ARTICLE 1

The 8th Authentic Pheidippides Run from Athens to Sparta and back, is organized by the Athletic Cultural Club "Authentic Pheidippides Run" under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, the Hellenic Tourism Organization and the Ministry of Development and Investments, under the auspices and support of the Regional Government of Attica, under the auspices of the Hellenic Police, the World Sports for All Federation FISpT and the European Sports for All Federation UESpT, under the approval of SEGAS ,and with the support of the Sports and Youth Culture Organization of the Municipality of Athens and the Municipality of Sparta.

We are ready for the announcing of the 9th Authentic Pheidippides Run.

ARTICLE 2

Greek and Foreign Ultra-Runners who fulfill the necessary athletic and medical conditions are eligible for this race. The participation of athletes under 18 years old is prohibited.

ARTICLE 3

Runners must fill the application form using the link
https://authenticPheidippidesrun.com/registrations until 14/09/2025.

The corresponding participation fee has also to be paid until 14/09/2025.

NECESSARY ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE PRECONDITIONS

For the importance and the historically athletic event, nobody excluded from the dream.

THERE ARE NO NECESSARY PERFORMANCE PRECONDITIONS

MEDICAL CONDITIONS

To receive the BIB number, athletes need to submit original recent medical certificate of good health, with a date not older than 6 months before the start of the run. The medical certificate of good health must be sent by email to the address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or uploaded to the website https://authenticpheidippidesrun.com/registrations , no later than October 15, 2025.

ARTICLE 4

It is emphasized that the race is on a public road, with simultaneous passage of vehicles. Runners accept full responsibility for their participation and release the organizers and everyone involved in the race (referees, volunteers, sponsors) from any liability for whatever might happen to them during or after the race. Athletes should be aware that the race is painful and certify that their health condition allows them to participate and that they have been properly prepared. They must also know that the medical care may not be provided during the entire event and in all parts of the route.

ARTICLE 5

The BIB number of the participant must be clearly visible throughout the race. Athletes are obliged to show their BIB number whenever it is needed by the Organizing Committee or the volunteers.

From sunset to sunrise, all athletes must wear brightly colored clothes or reflective stripes and have a functional headlight on and a red indicator light on the back (with spare batteries). In addition, athletes should bring with them a raincoat or windbreaker with a vibrant color.
For safety reasons, it is recommended that runners move on the left side of the road (as opposed to the direction of vehicles), except at points where the Organizing Committee deems a change is required. It is also forbidden for two athletes to run next to each other on high-speed roads.

For safety reasons, the Organizing Committee will provide all athletes with a GPS tracking device. All athletes need to carry their GPS device on them during the race. The GPS devices will be distributed during the technical briefing and must be returned at the end of the race or when an athlete quits. If an athlete does not return the GPS device, they will be charged a loss fee of 150 euros.

By any violation of these rules, the Organizing Committee has the right to suspend any athlete from continuing the race.

ARTICLE 6

Time limits at check points - cut off points:

Athens – Sparta
a)    Megara 39,8 km.             Time limit 5:30 hours after start
b)    Examilia 86,4 km.             Time limit 12:30 hours after start
c)    Ancient Nemea 118,9 km.     Time limit 18:00 hours after start
d)    Nestani 169,9 km.         Time limit 29:00 hours after start
e)    Tegea 193,9 km.             Time limit 33:00 hours after start
f)    Sparta 245,6 km.             Time limit 43:00 hours after start

Sparta – Athens
g)    Tegea 296,1 km.             Time limit 57:15 hours after start
h)    Nestani 320,1 km.         Time limit 62:00 hours after start
i)   Ancient Nemea 371,1 km.     Time limit 73:45 hours after start
j)    Examilia 403,6 km.         Time limit 80:45 hours after start
k)    Megara 450,2 km.         Time limit 90:15 hours after start
l)    Athens Anc. Market 490,0 km.    Time limit 98:00 hours after start

ARTICLE 7

Organizing Committee Chart:

President of the Organizing Committee

General Secretary of the Organizing Committee

Race Supervisor

Sectors’ Supervisors

Central Stations Supervisors

Supply Table Responsibles

ARTICLE 8

The route Athens - Sparta - Athens will be divided into control Sectors as follows:

Sector 1: Athens - Megara

Sector 2: Megara - Examilia

Sector 3: Examilia - Ancient Nemea

Sector 4: Ancient Nemea - Nestani

Sector 5: Nestani - Tegea

Sector 6: Tegea - Sparta

Two Sector Supervisors will be present in each area. They have the responsibility for the coordination of the Sector. The Sector Supervisors report to the President of the Organizing Committee and the Race Supervisor. They will check that athletes:

a) Comply with the rules

b) Are in good health to continue

If the rules of the race are violated or the health of the athlete is at risk, the Sector Supervisors have every authority to suspend the athlete's participation.

The same Sectors will apply for the return from Sparta to Athens.

ARTICLE 9
The use of any pharmaceutical formulations without the approval of the doctor of the sector and the Organizing Committee are strictly prohibited.

ARTICLE 10

People not connected to the race, walking or on car, are strictly prohibited to escort the contestant athletes in any point of the route. At the same time, it is strictly prohibited for contestant athletes to embark on cars.

ARTICLE 11

Any support and any supply to the contestant athletes between the supply points is strictly prohibited. Certified escorts on certified cars carrying the race signs can offer support to the athlete exclusively at the supply points (30 meters before and 30 meters after the table).

Violation of this rule by a supporter will result in the disqualification of the athlete.

ARTICLE 12

For safety and awareness reasons, it is suggested that athletes are not carrying portable radios or other audio devices. Mobile phones are allowed for communication in case of emergency.

ARTICLE 13

Runners, who wish to quit the race, will have to declare it at the nearest supply point or the Sector Supervisor. The corresponding withdrawal form must be filled in and delivered together with his BIB number and GPS device.The athletes could take back his/her the BIB number after the end of the race.*The BIB number of the participants will be printed only once.

ARTICLE 14

Any participant, who reaches a Check point having exceeded the time limit, will automatically be disqualified, and will deliver his BIB number and GPS device.

ARTICLE 15

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations can be accepted, with return of the participation fee until 14/09/2025. No refunds will be made after this date. After 15/09/2025 the athletes could the payment van be use,over to the next year deductible of the expenses.

ARTICLE 16

At the technical briefing, athletes can deliver to the organizers, separated by supply point, their own personal items, food, drinks, and anything else they need, in order to be placed to those specific supply points. NAME / SURNAME / BIB Number / SUPPLY POINT Number must be clearly written on each package.

The Organizing Committee has every right to check the content of the package, as well as the content of the escort cars.

ARTICLE 17

Runners have the right to appeal against any teammate, who violated the rules during the race. The appeal can be submitted to the President or the General Secretary of the Organizing Committee or the Race Supervisor before the official award ceremony.

ARTICLE 18

Upon receipt of the participation number, the athletes are obliged to declare any escort cars (with the restriction of the Article 10 & 11), with their plate number. The Organizing Committee will issue escort certificate and will deliver special race signs for the cars. Cars not certified or without carrying the race signs are not allowed to offer support to the athlete at any point of the entire race.

Escort cars must drive with particular care and at low speed along the race route, especially on dirt roads.

ARTICLE 19

To maintain sportsmanship, runners must behave impeccably and treat their fellow athletes and the Organizing Committee representatives with courtesy.

ARTICLE 20

All finishers are recommended to be present at the awards ceremony. If there is a serious reason, where the athlete is unable to attend, he must inform the Organizing Committee.

ARTICLE 21

The check points and supply points may be transferred to another position without prior announcement, in case of roadworks in process, weather conditions, lighting and so on.

ARTICLE 22

Responsible for resolving any dispute that may arise, which is not clearly stipulated in the rules and regulations text, are the President or the General Secretary of the Organizing Committee or the Race Supervisor and the sectors’ Supervisors.

ARTICLE 23

Athletes can be disqualified from the race for the reasons referred bellow:

• Violation of any article of RULES AND REGULATIONS.
• Arriving at a check point having exceeded the time limit.
• If considered by the medical team to be incapable of completing the race, or after decision of a Sector Supervisor if he judges that the health of the athlete is at risk.

For the athletes who stop, the Organizing Committee will make every effort to transfer them from the Central Station to Athens as soon as possible. However, it is possible that this transfer will take place after the end of the operation of the specific Central Station.

If the athlete wishes to be transferred by an escort car after disqualification/withdrawal, he must state this on the withdrawal form.

ARTICLE 24

All articles are important and vital for the race.

REMINDER:

COMMITMENT STATEMENT FOR A SUSTAINABLE SPORT EVENT

The Organizing Committee of the 9th Authentic Pheidippides Run (Athens - Sparta - Athens) is committed to creating a sustainable sport event which incorporates the three principles of Fair Play, the historical route of Pheidippides and the environmental policy and management required to create a sustainable event.

We are dedicated to realizing a program that uses the natural resources required for the event in a sustainable manner, reduces any negative environmental impacts caused by the event and manages the waste created during the event.

The Organizing Committee of the Authentic Pheidippides Run