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SNFCC Running Team Launches Free Sessions as Athens Races Approach 2026
The local club provides free group sessions while major half marathons and trail races approach in the coming months.
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The SNFCC Running Team is drawing focus among Athens fitness groups ahead of the spring running calendar. Club members are training together as participants ready themselves for several upcoming races.
Calendar of Supported Events
The 14th Athens Half Marathon in March 2026 is the largest spring running event in Athens, expecting around 30,000 participants. The Poseidon Athens Half Marathon will take place on April 26, 2026, offering 5km, 10.55km, and 21.1km distances near the flat coastal Faliro area. These events create regular training needs for local runners who use club support to stay consistent.
Trail Running Opportunities
Trail running events near Athens include races at the Olympic Rowing Centre in Schinias (Marathon area) with half marathon, 10km, and 5km options, and trail races on Ymittos with distances up to 46km. Runners often combine road and trail preparation, which increases demand for structured group workouts offered by clubs such as the SNFCC Running Team.
Free Training Structure
The SNFCC Running Team offers free, structured group training sessions at Stav. These sessions give athletes a consistent routine without added cost, allowing participants to build endurance for both flat coastal routes and longer trail distances listed for 2026. The club format helps runners maintain regular attendance and share pacing strategies suited to the listed events.
Interest in the sessions has grown because the dates for the Athens Half Marathon and Poseidon event are now fixed. Runners can locate current session information through the listed resources at athensrunners.gr and thisisathens.org. Those planning to enter the March or April races can use the club meetings to test effort levels on routes that mirror event conditions.
Details on joining remain available through the SNFCC Running Team listings. Athletes who attend the sessions gain access to group support that aligns directly with the distances and locations scheduled for 2026.