Athens Marathon. The Authentic 2026

When

8 November 2026

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Where

Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium

GreeceAthens, Greece

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About the event

This is the original route: the race starts in the town of Marathon and follows Marathonos Avenue through Rafina, Pikermi, Pallini and Gerakas into Athens, finishing on the marble of the Panathenaic Stadium that hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896. The course is not kind - the climb between 19 and 32 kilometres is almost continuous. Entry is first come, first served and opened at noon on 24 April 2026.

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VenueMarathon to the Panathenaic StadiumAthens
EditionAthens Marathon. The Authentic 2026
Stay in Athens

Check-in 7 Nov, check-out 9 Nov 2026 — 2 nights around 8 November 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Getting there
  • AirportAthens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), about 20 km
  • Time zoneEurope/Athens