Greece, ceremony at ancient Marathon

Nov 7, 2026

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November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA hold the torch together as they ignite the ceremonial Marathon Flame cauldron. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_017 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: DIMITRA PAPASPYROU carries the Marathon Flame alongside GRIGORIS LAMBRAKIS during the opening torch relay of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_018 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA carry the Marathon Flame during the ceremonial relay marking the opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_016 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA share the Marathon Flame during the final stage of the ceremonial relay ahead of the lighting of the cauldron. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_014 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: A torchbearer dressed in traditional Greek costume holds the Marathon Flame in front of the ceremonial cauldron following the lighting ceremony. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_012 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA jointly light the ceremonial cauldron during the Marathon Flame ceremony. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_009 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA carry the Marathon Flame during the ceremonial relay marking the opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_015 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SEGAS President SOFIA SAKORAFA attends the opening ceremony of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon alongside officials and invited guests. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_013 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: The ceremonial cauldron bursts into flames as GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA complete the Marathon Flame lighting ceremony. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_011 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA carry the Marathon Flame during the ceremonial relay marking the opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_010 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: The ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra performs works by Thanassis, to whom the ceremony is dedicated, in front of the historic Marathon Tomb during the opening ceremony of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_007 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SEGAS President SOFIA SAKORAFA addresses attendees during the ceremonial opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_004 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: DIMITRA PAPASPYROU carries the lit Marathon Flame alongside GRIGORIS LAMBRAKIS during the ceremonial torch relay through the historic Marathon Tomb site. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_008 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: Former marathon runner DIMITRA PAPASPYROU and GRIGORIS LAMBRAKIS, grandson of Greek peace activist Grigoris Lambrakis, prepare to carry the Marathon Flame as the ceremonial torch relay begins. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_006 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: Conductor GEORGE ARAVIDES leads the ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra during a performance marking the opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_003 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: The ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra performs against the backdrop of the Marathon Tomb, the burial mound of Athenian soldiers who fell in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_005 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: Conductor GEORGE ARAVIDES directs the ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra during the ceremonial opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_002 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx
November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SEGAS President SOFIA SAKORAFA delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon at the historic Marathon Tomb. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_001 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

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November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA hold the torch together as they ignite the ceremonial Marathon Flame cauldron. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_017 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: DIMITRA PAPASPYROU carries the Marathon Flame alongside GRIGORIS LAMBRAKIS during the opening torch relay of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_018 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA carry the Marathon Flame during the ceremonial relay marking the opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_016 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA share the Marathon Flame during the final stage of the ceremonial relay ahead of the lighting of the cauldron. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_014 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: A torchbearer dressed in traditional Greek costume holds the Marathon Flame in front of the ceremonial cauldron following the lighting ceremony. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_012 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA jointly light the ceremonial cauldron during the Marathon Flame ceremony. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_009 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA carry the Marathon Flame during the ceremonial relay marking the opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_015 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SEGAS President SOFIA SAKORAFA attends the opening ceremony of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon alongside officials and invited guests. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_013 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: The ceremonial cauldron bursts into flames as GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA complete the Marathon Flame lighting ceremony. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_011 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SOTIRIS GARAGANIS, GEORGIA DESPOLLARI and ANASTASIA VERRA carry the Marathon Flame during the ceremonial relay marking the opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_010 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SEGAS President SOFIA SAKORAFA addresses attendees during the ceremonial opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_004 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: DIMITRA PAPASPYROU carries the lit Marathon Flame alongside GRIGORIS LAMBRAKIS during the ceremonial torch relay through the historic Marathon Tomb site. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_008 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: Conductor GEORGE ARAVIDES leads the ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra during a performance marking the opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_003 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: The ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra performs against the backdrop of the Marathon Tomb, the burial mound of Athenian soldiers who fell in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_005 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: Conductor GEORGE ARAVIDES directs the ERT Contemporary Music Orchestra during the ceremonial opening of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_002 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx

November 7, 2026, Marathon, Attica, GREECE: SEGAS President SOFIA SAKORAFA delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 43rd Athens Authentic Marathon at the historic Marathon Tomb. Marathon GREECE - ZUMAx103 20261107_zip_x103_001 Copyright: xHarrisxXanthopoulosx