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“Run for Freedom” edition, will include a total of
10 marathons, that will take place for
10 consecutive days with the participation of
10 athletes in each route. They will pass by historic places and monuments in Messinia, Laconia and Arcadia, which are related to the Greek revolution.
History
The Greek rebellion against the Ottoman Empire,
200 years ago, marked the end of slavery, reclaiming the most valuable asset for Greeks, their freedom.
Historical battles of the national liberation efforts took place in the
Messinian land and decisive naval battles effectively sealed the end of the Revolution and led to the freedom of Greece, resulting in the national rebirth and the establishment of the modern Greek state.