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Make your miles count.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) organizes two annual charitable running events: the SNF FIRST RUN (every New Year’s Day) and the SNF NOSTOS RUN (at the beginning of every summer). Participants are invited to contribute through a minimum donation, supporting nonprofit organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
An excellent offering experience!
SNF FIRST RUN
SNF NOSTOS RUN
THE FIRST RUN OF THE YEAR
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) invites you to welcome the new year together through the charity run SNF RUN: 2026 FIRST RUN, which will take place in the first minutes of Thursday, January 1st 2026, starting at 00:04.
It is a unique night-time experience that combines the energy of New Year’s with the joy of giving. Your participation supports the work of the nonprofit organisation “Spitiko tis Agapis”.
The start and finish will take place at the same point, on the SNFCC Esplanade, opposite the Agora.
EVENING RACE
ROAD
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) invites you to participate in the much-loved SNF NOSTOS RUN 2026, which will take place on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
If you’ve participated in the SNF Nostos Run before, you know what to expect: with the sunset as a backdrop, you’ll cross the heart of Athens to end up in the warm embrace of SNF Nostos.
The participation of €5 (or more for anyone who wishes) supports the work of the non-profit organizations Lampsi and Pnoi Agapis.
SNF FIRST RUN
SNF NOSTOS RUN
MINIMUM PARTICIPATION 5€
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RUNNER’S GUIDE
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GUIDE FOR ROADERS
Miles marked by events, triumph defined
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Every kilometer counts. Every step makes a difference.
Every kilometer counts. Every step makes a difference.
Running to excellence
Science-Based Running Tips
Preparing for a running race is not simply a matter of accumulating kilometers.
At Sports Excellence *, we believe that effective training is grounded in scientific evidence and fundamental training principles, such as progressive overload, periodization, and—most importantly—the individualization of training according to each runner’s level and development.
With the aim of supporting runners in their preparation, the scientific team of Sports Excellence is launching the new article series “Running to Excellence”, a dedicated section focused on running and performance improvement.
Theodorakakos Dimitrios
Sports Director @sportsexcellence
Sports Excellence Team
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