The 3rd International Roads to Rhodes Marathon is held on the 17th of April 2016 offering an experience of all the ancient history of the island to its participants as they run at the birthplace of the greatest ancient Olympic athlete, Leonidas the Rhodian.
The athletes run along the seaside and the walls of medieval city, on a flat course with the spectacular views of the deep blue colors of the Aegean Sea.
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, runners see the island where the famous Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was standing, along with the medieval Old Town, which has been declared a World Heritage Site.
The route is cyclical without cars by the seaside at the north part of Rhodes city and will finish in the city center of Rhodes in a festive atmosphere.
The Rhodes marathon has now the official approval of the Hellenic Athletics Federation SEGAS along with AIMS & IAAF which ensures the validity and the international recognition of the race.
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