Dean Karnazes

Greek-American ultramarathoner Dean Karnazes has no doubt about it: Spartathlon, the 246-kilometer race that traces the footsteps of ancient messenger Pheidippides is uniquely special, and he is happy there is a documentary out that encapsulates the drama, excitement, agony and ecstasy he experienced when he first attempted this run from Athens to Sparta.

"The Road to Sparta," a documentary by Barney Spender and Roddy Gibson, premieres at the Athens Adventure Film Festival, which is taking place at Athens College in the northern suburb of Filothei on Sunday, October 23, starting at 12.30 p.m.

By Stathis Kousounis

The organization of sporting activities at popular Greek destinations has helped to extend the tourism season and brought additional revenues to sector professionals.

Among the big events in the coming weeks are the Navarino Challenge marathon this weekend, September 19-21, and the Spetses minimarathon on October 10-12.