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An event that raises awareness of the plight of suffering animals and celebrates their rescuers. Years later ... we're still here!
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In July 2012, a handful of passionate animal lovers ran and cycled from Marathon to Athens in Greece on the hottest day of summer. The point was to raise awareness of the plight of stray, abused and neglected cats and dogs in Greece. Encouraged by the experience, the 42 kilometre run – known as the Penny Marathon (named after a Greek stray dog whose life was cut short) – has become an annual event

with teams now running, cycling and walking in cities around the world, all on the same day in July. In addition to raising awareness of the plight of suffering animals, the Penny Marathon is a way to honour the work of volunteers who step up – where inhumane or apathetic systems fail – to save the lives of these animals. The Penny Marathon is a registered charity in Australia and Europe. It operates on 100% volunteer power.

05/08/2026

We run for animals. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! DON’T MISS OUT! 3 Greek cities! Info at www.pennymarathon.com

27/07/2026

Πληροφορίες / Εγγραφές / Δωρεές www.pennymarathon.com
Ο 15ος Penny Marathon θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 4 Οκτωβρίου 2026 – Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ζώων.

The 15th Penny Marathon will take place on 4 October 2026 – World Animal Day.
Information / Register / Donate www.pennymarathon.com

24/07/2026

ATHENS! ANIMAL RESCUERS AND ADVOCATES! Applications now open for Open Agora Animals, a collaboration between Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center and the Penny Marathon. Apply before 4 September 2026!

Open Agora Animals is organized for the first time at SNFCC, on the occasion of World Animal Day, alongside the Penny Marathon—a day dedicated to awareness, ...

03/07/2026

We run for animals. The 15th Penny Marathon will take place in three Greek cities on World Animal Day, 4 October 2026. Registration opens 27 July

02/06/2026

Έχουμε συναρπαστικά νέα! We have exciting news! [Greek and English follows].

Για πρώτη φορά, αλλάζουμε τον μήνα από Ιούλιο σε Οκτώβριο! Ο 15ος Penny Marathon θα πραγματοποιηθεί στις 4 Οκτωβρίου 2026 – Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ζώων. Κρατήστε την ημερομηνία!

For the first time, we are changing the month from July to October! The 15th Penny Marathon will take place on 4 October 2026 – World Animal Day. Save the date!

DASH Dogs Dream Of A Safe Haven Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center

05/02/2026

A big thank you to Sydney’s General Gordon Hotel for choosing us as recipients of their January fundraiser! We’re thrilled.

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