Penny Marathon at the SNFCC!

Penny Marathon returns every July at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC).

This run aims to raise awareness about the plight of stray animals in Greece and to acknowledge the efforts of the hundreds of volunteers working tirelessly to ensure their well-being. Participants may choose to run, cycle, or walk a distance of 10 kilometres or 1 kilometre. The 1-kilometre route is ideal for families and for those who wish to run with their dogs!

The Penny Marathon began in Athens in 2012 as an initiative by two Greek-Australians who wanted to draw attention to the suffering of stray animals—a global issue, with more than 600 million strays worldwide. The race is named after Penny, a dog who, like so many others, did not survive the streets of Athens. Entirely volunteer-run, the Penny Marathon now takes place annually in countries around the world—including Australia and Germany—and funds raised through donations go toward all stages of animal rescue, including emergency veterinary care, food, neutering, vaccinations, and more.

As part of the Penny Marathon, participants will have the chance to explore the sport of dog agility through a specially designed obstacle course featuring jumps, tunnels, seesaws, slaloms and dog walks!

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