The Democritus Half Marathon (The Espressonist) is back for its 12th edition, and if you are chasing a PB this is a good place to do it. Flat, fast asphalt loop, AIMS / World Athletics certified, with start and finish at the central square of Xanthi. Route: Square, Vas. Konstantinou, Vas. Sofias, Evrou, Katsoni, Xanthi to Iasmos road, Kimmeria, Pigadia, Komotini to Xanthi road, Xanthi ring road, Kavala to Xanthi road, 28is Oktovriou and back to the square. Open to runners aged 18 and over. Aid stations at km 5, 10, 15, 18 and at the finish, km markers every kilometer and a timing mat at km 10, so keep your chip on. A sweep car follows the last runners and picks up anyone who drops out. Register within the normal period and you get your name printed under your bib number. Cups for the top 3 men and women overall, medals and diplomas for the top 3 of each age group (up to 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+, men and women), and a finisher medal plus e-diploma for everyone. Break the course record and you take home €200 (men) or €100 (women). There is also an award for the most numerous club, counting half marathon and 5K entries together. Bib pickup at the central square, in front of the Town Hall entrance: Saturday 28/11 10:00-18:00 and Sunday 29/11 08:30-09:30. Bag drop at the start, leave your valuables at home. No medical certificate needed, you run on your own responsibility, so a recent check-up is a good idea. Awards ceremony at 13:30. Contact: democritushalfmarathon@gmail.com, Akis Gorogias 6934252929, Elisavet Tassou 6947859234, Alexandros Grakis 6971948825, Polyvios Michailidis 6983893483 (finance).