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One way of getting to know a place is to run through it, the Run Messinia 2021 race theme this year is “Run for Freedom” and is inspired by the 200th anniversary of Greece’s with a programme of 10 marathon routes to be run in 10 days from 2 to 11 October by 10 ultramarathon runners.
This year, with the cooperation of eight Peloponnese municipalities (East Mani, West Mani, Kalamata, Megalopoli, Messini, Oichalia, Pylos-Nestor and Trifylia), the 421km route for the marathons will incorporate key historical areas of the Greek revolution in Messinia and Laconia.
Every day a total of 10 runners will take part in each race. The ambassador of the event will Greek American super marathon runner Konstantinos Karnazis who aims to run all 10 races.
Run Messinia: “We are running for the 200 years since the Greek Revolution!” (photo by Navarino Challenge)
The organizers of Run Messinia, an ultramarathon race in Greece that will cover a distance of approximately 421 kilometers, have announced that the event will take place during
October 2-11.
“Run for Freedom” edition, will include a total of
10 marathons in the Peloponnese that will take place for
10 consecutive days with the participation of
10 athletes in each route.
Run Messinia will start on
October 2 from
Messinia, Laconia and
Arcadia, which are related to the Greek revolution. The event will come to a close in the historic city of
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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.