PARTICIPATION INFORMATION 2026

 

The No Finish Line Athens is the largest charity event in Greece dedicated to children and the only one that harmoniously combines sport, recreation, education, and social contribution.

In 2026, celebrating 10 years of NFL Athens and to emphasize its anniversary character, the charity race will take place in one of Athens’ most iconic locations: the park in Pedion tou Areos.

From Wednesday, April 22 to Sunday, April 26, 2026, we invite you at any time to the renovated, refreshed, and beautiful park of Athens, to experience the unique journey of the premier race of love and giving for Together for Children (Μαζί για το Παιδί).

In Greece, the 100 consecutive hours race, organized under the responsibility of the international organisation No Finish Line International and under the auspices of Prince Albert II of Monaco, is implemented by NFL Athens, Ermis 1877, and Together for Children.

Since 2017, No Finish Line has supported and funded programs for thousands of children of Together for Children, while at the same time educating, training, and cultivating a unique mentality of spreading, supporting, and participating in charitable actions.

The originality of the race is the flexibility it provides to every individual to participate and contribute whenever and however they can, either by walking or running, at any time of day or night, without time or distance limits, with the goal of recording kilometres that are converted into funds to support Together for Children.

Eligibility: Everyone, regardless of age or physical condition, can participate in No Finish Line Athens. With a single individual or team registration, participants can walk or run at any time of day or night, for as many times and days as they wish, for any duration they wish.

The 10ᵗʰ NFL Athens will start on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 09:00 within the park at Pedion tou Areos and will finish after 100 consecutive hours on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 13:00, in the same location.

 

TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN (ΜΑΖΙ ΓΙΑ ΤΟ ΠΑΙΔΙ)

Together for Children began operating in Greece in 1996 with the goal of uniting the efforts of ten non-profit organizations and foundations, working equally for the welfare of more than 30,000 children.

The member associations and foundations of Together for Children are:

  • “The Children’s Shelter” Foundation
  • Social Work Foundation “Hatzipaterion” KASP
  • Cerebral Palsy Protection Company “Open Door”
  • Association “Friends of Theotokos”
  • Centre for Special Individuals “Joy”
  • Panhellenic Association for the Fight Against Juvenile Diabetes “PEAND”
  • Association “Friends of Children”
  • Intensive Care Children Friends “Pnoi”
  • Friends of Merimna “Merimna”

 

PARALLEL RACES

In parallel with the CHARITY RUN, the following races will also take place:

α) Elite Ultra Run 24h: Saturday–Sunday, April 25–26, 9:00–9:00

β) Women’s Run 5k: Saturday, April 25, 11:00–12:00

γ) Family Relay Run 4x1k: Saturday, April 25, 16:00–17:00

 

TEAM PARTICIPATION

Support teams are the core of the CHARITY RUN, as they contribute the most kilometres and donations, and also foster the greatest interaction among participants.

To create a support team:

  • Companies and associations: minimum 10 members
  • Schools: minimum 20 members

Each support team will have its name displayed on the bib numbers of its members.

Additionally, each team has the possibility to purchase its kilometres (€1 per km) and upgrade to Official Supporter of the race for Together for Children, with additional rights and benefits, including recognition and awards at the donation ceremony after the race.

Team registration for CHARITY RUN: January 16 – March 1, 2026, via the team registration department or online at nflathens.com, by a designated representative of each team completing the team registration form.

For participation information, contact the organizers at teams@nflathens.com, or:

  • Olivia Lamprinou (teams participations): +30 697 406 4726
  • Agapi Vavoulidou (registration management): +30 694 882 9010

 

TEAM CATEGORIES – COMPANIES/ORGANIZATIONS

  • Category A: 10–19 members
  • Category B: 20–39 members
  • Category C: 40–79 members
  • Category D: 80–159 members
  • Category E: 160+ members

 

TEAM CATEGORIES – ASSOCIATIONS/CLUBS

  • Category A: 10–19 members
  • Category B: 20–39 members
  • Category C: 40+ members

 

TEAM CATEGORIES – SCHOOLS

  • Category A: 20–39 members
  • Category B: 40–79 members
  • Category C: 80–159 members
  • Category D: 160+ members

 

INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION

Individual registration for the CHARITY RUN is done online from January 26 – March 1, 2026, exclusively via nflathens.com, completing the individual participation form.

 

REGISTRATION DEADLINES

Jan 26 – Mar 1, 2026: CHARITY RUN (team & individual), ELITE ULTRA RUN 100h, ELITE ULTRA RUN 24h

Feb 12 – Mar 8, 2026: WOMEN’S RUN 5k, FAMILY RUN 4x1k

 

PARTICIPATION FEES

TEAM – CHARITY RUN

  • Company team: €20/person
  • Association/School team:
  • €15/person
  • Start: Wednesday, April 22, 09:00
  • Finish: Sunday, April 26, 13:00

Eligibility:

  • Company/association teams: all members regardless of age or physical
    condition
  • School teams: students, teachers, professors

Participation fee must be paid in full; any bank fees (if deposited) are not charged to the organization.

Benefits for teams:

  • Logo or name displayed on bib
  • Social media promotion
  • Announcements during the race
  • Recognition as Official Supporter if kilometres purchased (€1/km)
  • Bib with embedded chip
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Backpack
  • Live results
  • Digital certificate
  • Secure storage area
  • Commemorative certificate with total kilometres
  • Sponsor offers
  • Free access to NFL Village with bib

Awards:

  • Top 3 teams overall
  • Top team in each company category (10–19, 20–39, 40–79, 80–159, 160+)
  • Top team in each association/club category (10–19, 20–39, 40+)
  • Top team in each school category (20–39, 40–79, 80–159, 160+)
  • Special awards: a) largest number of members, b) team doubling kilometres from previous edition

 

INDIVIDUAL – CHARITY RUN

  • Adults 6+: €15 
  • Children 1–5: €10
  • Start: Wednesday, April 22, 09:00
  • Finish: Sunday, April 26, 13:00
  • Eligibility: all ages and physical conditions
  • Benefits: bib with chip, technical t-shirt, backpack, live results, digital certificate, secure storage, sponsor offers, free access to NFL Village

 

INDIVIDUAL – ELITE 100-HOUR RACE

  • €100/person (20+) premium package – meals & rest services included
  • €30/person (20+) basic package – no meals or rest services
  • Start: Wednesday, April 22, 09:00
  • Finish: Sunday, April 26, 13:00
  •  Open to elite long-distance runners, international participation
  • Certified course, recognized for records and benchmarks
  • Age categories: 20–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70+

Benefits:

  • Bib with chip
  • Commemorative medal
  • Commemorative t-shirt
  • Race t-shirt
  • Windbreaker (premium)
  • Cap
  • Backpack
  • Live results
  • Digital certificate
  • Secure storage
  • Personal rest area with bed (premium)
  • Massage & medical services
  • Hydration & meals (12 meals, premium)
  • Sponsor offers
  • Free access to NFL Village

Awards:

  • Top 3 men and top 3 women overall
  • Top man/woman in each age category

 

INDIVIDUAL – ELITE 24-HOUR RACE

  • €30/person (20+)
  • Start: Saturday, April 25, 09:00
  • Finish: Sunday, April 26, 09:00
  • Open to elite long-distance runners, national championship status
  • Benefits: bib with chip, medal, t-shirts, cap, backpack, live results, certificate, secure storage, replenishment area, massage & medical support, hydration & food (1 meal), sponsor offers, NFL Village access
  • Awards: Top 3 men and top 3 women overall

 

INDIVIDUAL – WOMEN’S 5K RUN

  • €15/person (15+)
  • Start: Saturday, April 25, 11:00
  • Finish: Saturday, April 25, 12:00
  • Open to women 15+
  • Age categories: 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
  • Benefits: bib with chip, medal, technical t-shirt, backpack, digital certificate, secure storage, replenishment area, sponsor offers, NFL Village access
  • Awards: Top 3 women overall, top woman per age category

 

TEAM – FAMILY RELAY 4x1K RUN

  • €40/family
  • Start: Saturday, April 25, 16:00
  • Finish: Saturday, April 25, 17:00
  • Team: 4 first-degree relatives (1+ parent, 1+ child), children 6–17
  • Each member runs one lap and passes the baton to next
  • Benefits: bib with chip, technical t-shirt, backpack, live results, certificate, secure storage, hydration, sponsor offers, NFL Village access
  • Awards: Medals for top 3 teams

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • Written requests only, via teams@nflathens.com, by March 22, 2026
  • Mar 13–22: 50% refund
  • Until Mar 12: full refund
  • Refunds via bank transfer by May 25, 2026
  • Force majeure: 25% retained, request must be written within 30 days for next edition registration

 

RACE RULES

  • Single registration allows unlimited participation April 22–26, 2026
  • Bib with chip must always be worn visibly
  • No double registration for Charity Run and Elite 100h. Inclusion in team allowed only if officially requested and km purchased (€1/km) within 48h after
    race completion

 

VIOLATIONS & PENALTIES

  • Using another runner’s bib/chip prohibited
  • Chip checks at 3 control points per lap
  • Penalties: 10/20 km removed from individual, 100/200 km removed from team
  • Organizer not responsible for injuries or damages; participants accept full responsibility and have medical clearance

 

ACCESS TO PEDION TOU AREOS

  • Open 06:30–23:30 via all entrances
  • Night access (23:30–06:30): only via main entrance near King Constantine I statue (Leoforos Alexandras and Mavromataion)

 

PERSONAL DATA

  • Collected for event communication, promotion, and administration
  • Shared with timing company for race results
  • Consent to use photos/videos for publicity without compensation