• Did you know - the Athens Marathon race is inspired by the Ancient Greek legend of Pheidippides, a messenger who is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to bring news of the Greek victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon. This is your opportunity to run the original marathon route. Run through history with more than 43,000 runners and 80,000 spectators. The course starts in the village of Marathon and becomes hilly for the middle third of the distance, the last third being a gradual downhill before finishing inside the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.

• Top 100: Rated by Runners World UK as one of the 100 best races in the world (hand picked by a panel of athletes and experts in 2022)

• The incredible city of Athens is a mecca of historical importance. The Athens Marathon gives you the opportunity to experience the wonder of this city while feeling the buzz of a marathon event.

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