With many marathon athletes already on board such as Tina Kefala, Michalis Parmakis, Dimitris Theodorakakos and the Olympic medalistsAlexandros Nikolaidis and Spyros Gianniotis, time is fast approaching for joining the Greek-American ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes at the upcoming Navarino Challenge marathon!
Taking place 18-20 October in the Peloponnese, the 3-day event aims to raise awareness on the issue of childhood obesity while promoting the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. To join, please visit www.navarinochallenge.com & www.facebook.com/navarinochallenge.
The race is under the Auspices of the Department of Science of Nutrition-Dietetics of Harokopio University of Athens and the marathon’s official sponsor is OPAP S.A. The Huffington Post has joined a great list of media sponsors including NOVA Sports, Novalife, FORMA, People, National Geographic Channel Greece, NOVASports FM & Sportday.