Wednesday, November 13, 2024 AEGEAN proudly sponsored the Athens Authentic Marathon, uniting 73,000 global runners while promoting sports, tourism, and cultural heritage in Greece. Athens hosted over 73,000 runners from across the globe on Saturday, November 9, and Sunday, November 10, as they gathered to participate in the renowned Athens Authentic Marathon. AEGEAN Airlines once again proudly supported the event as the “Grand Sponsor of SEGAS” and the “Sponsor of the Authentic Athens Marathon and Half Marathon.
” Since 2015, AEGEAN has played a vital role in this iconic sporting event, which unites thousands of runners worldwide while highlighting Athens as a premier destination for sports, tourism, and cultural heritage. Adding to the event’s excitement, AEGEAN enhanced the “Sponsors’ Village” experience with a unique activation called the “collective marathon race.” Visitors joined in covering the marathon’s full 42.
2 kilometers on treadmills, symbolizing the journey of 180 passengers aboard an AEGEAN flight. Participants ran in succession, working together to complete the distance before the event concluded at 6:00 p.m.
To reward their efforts, AEGEAN offered participants the chance to win complimentary flight tickets and exclusive travel discounts, blending the joy of athletic accomplishment with the thrill of travel. AEGEAN’s involvement extended further with its own running team, featuring 800 employees, friends, and family members of all ages pa.
