Discussion: All about the Marathon

On Wednesday, November 10, 2021, the Sports Excellence program, operating under the scientific supervision of the 1st Department of Orthopedic Surgery of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, in cooperation with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC), present a discussion titled "All about the Marathon" at the SNFCC Lighthouse. 

The preparation for participating in the classical marathon race has become a social phenomenon that is linked with the vision and history of the Olympic Games. What motivates athletes to partake? Do long-distance runs represent an essential way out of the tedious treadmill of everyday life, or are they yet another trending fad? Does sports science only concern the professional runner or also the amateur participant?

These and many more questions will be addressed by sports and health scientists, ultramarathon runners and other invited guests.
 

Event information:
You may watch the event live on this page, as well as on SNFCC's Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Αudience members watching online will be able to ask questions live through eventora.
 

Wednesday 10.11 | 18:00-20:00
Lighthouse
 

Free entrance by online pre-registration
Pre-registration (Members) 
Pre- registration (Public) 

You can join the discussion by asking your questions to the panel here.

Important information:

• Doors open at 17:00.
• Visitors are advised to be at the location up to 10 minutes prior to the commencement of the event.
• With each booking ticket, you will be given a unique seat.
• Changes in seat numbers or movements during the event are not allowed.
• Pre-registration is required for both adults and children, in compliance with all necessary measures of safety in accordance with the Hellenic National Public Health Organization. No order of priority will be available on-site.
• All areas of the SNFCC are accessible for disabled guests.

For more information or clarifications, you may contact the SNFCC call center at 216 8091000. 

According to the latest measures to protect public health from the risk of spreading COVID-19, a valid vaccination certificate or disease certificate is required for the public to enter the event venue, as the venue operates as a pure venue. The above applies to adults. Μinors from 12 to 17 years old may present a certificate of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19 or a negative COVID-19 (PCR or rapid) test result, while minors from 4 to 11 years can alternatively submit a statement of self-test (self test) of the last twenty-four hours, according to the latest provisions of Joint Ministerial Decision. Participants must wear a mask and keep their distance both during attendance and during events and in accordance with the instructions of EODY.

A parallel identity check will be carried out on the persons who show the required certificates, as provided by law.

Due to public health measures, there may be changes regarding either the staging of the event, or the maximum number of participants.

"Regeneration & Progress" NGO has the organizational supervision of the event, while the whole program is a grant of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).