Athens Marathon, 10K & 5K 2024
Make History at the Athens Marathon 2024
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, following in those victorious steps.
Rated by Runners World UK as one of the 100 best races in the world (handpicked by a panel of athletes and experts in 2022), the Athens Marathon 2024 will give you the opportunity to experience the wonder of this city while feeling the buzz of a marathon event.
Run through history with more than 43,000 runners and 80,000 spectators.
Meals Included
Daily breakfasts included and dinner on Saturday
Guide
Guidance & support from our team
Trip Extension
Trip extension available upon request
Accommodation
4 nights in a centrally located hotel
Entry
Guaranteed race entry with a choice of distance available
Celebration Party
Post-race celebration included
Excursions
Half-day city tour included
Travel Package Information
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Itinerary
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Thursday 9 November 2023
Arrival Day
Today is an arrival day. Please make your own way to the start hotel located in the city centre. This afternoon, for anyone interested in joining, there will be a relaxed group run to the Panathenaic Stadium to shake out your legs for the big day.
Friday 10 November 2023
Half Day City Tour & Expo
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for a guided half-day city tour including visits to the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. Our English-speaking guide will provide a historic and cultural overview of ancient and modern Greece. The tour will end at the race expo so you can collect your race kits. From here, the afternoon is yours to enjoy Athens at your leisure before regrouping this evening for a reception and race briefing. (Breakfast & Reception included)
Saturday 11 November 2023
Pre-race Dinner & Optional Cape Sounion Tour or 10K
Today is a free day for you to enjoy ancient Plaka however you choose. If you have opted to join the optional excursion to Cape Sounion on a half-day tour, you will depart this morning on the windy roads headed for the Temple of Poseidon followed by a three-course lunch at a local restaurant. The tour will take approximately 6 hours and must be booked and prepaid in advance.
If you are running the 10km, your race will take place today in the early afternoon/evening. We will walk you down to the start line from the hotel which just a short walk away.
An included dinner will be served at the hotel tonight for everyone.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Sunday 12 November 2023
Race Day
After an early breakfast make use of the bus transportation provided by the race organizers to transfer to the race start. We will walk you to the buses to ensure a smooth start. After a momentous day on the marathon course, this evening is free to celebrate your achievement however you choose. A non-hosted celebration dinner at a local restaurant is an option for anyone wishing to venture to the Plaka area this evening (steps involved)!
(Breakfast included)
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Packages & Rates
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Marathon Tours & Travel Athens Marathon package includes the following:
- Stay at a central Athens hotel for 4 nights, taxes included
- Daily breakfasts, excluding arrival day
- Welcome Cocktail Reception (Friday)
- Half Day Athens City Tour (Friday)
- Pre-race Dinner (Saturday)
- Guidance and support from Marathon Tours & Travel
- ABTA protected
Also Available
- Guaranteed 2023 Athens Marathon Entry at £95
- Guaranteed 2023 10KM Entry at £85
- Guaranteed 2023 5KM Entry at £75
- Post-race extension trip, from £819
- Various tours from £39 – see itinerary for further information
All Logistics Covered
We take care of the logistics for you, so you can focus on the event and your trip. Your travel package is also financially protected by ABTA. Whether you are running or supporting, we have an expert team to ensure your trip runs smoothly.
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Hotels
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Royal Olympic Hotel
The Royal Olympic Hotel is a family-run hotel, located beneath the shadow of Acropolis and just in front of the famous Temple of Zeus. This recently renovated 5-star property, is right next to picturesque “Plaka” (the Old Town), the Royal Gardens and the Ancient Stadium.
Enjoy the views from the hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant serving traditional Greek dishes. The property also has a pool, fitness centre, library and a 24-hour reception. The luxurious rooms are clean and comfortable with modern amenities; such as a satellite TV, air-conditioning and marble en-suite bathrooms.
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Event Information
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Run The Original Marathon Route in Athens
The course starts in the village of Marathon and becomes hilly for the middle third of the distance, the last third is a gradual downhill before finishing inside the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
This is your opportunity to run the original marathon route with more than 43,000 runners and 80,000 spectators. The incredible city of Athens is a mecca of historical importance and the Athens Marathon 2024 gives you the opportunity to experience the wonder of the city in a truly unique and memorable way.
Race Start Time: 09:00am
Weather: Average temperatures range between 60F to 75F.
Course Time Limit: There is an eight (8) hour time limit.
Number Pickup: Each runner must pick up their own race packet at the Expo. Time has been allotted for this during the half-day city tour.
Eligibility: All runners must be at least 18 years of age on race day.
Awards: Every finisher will receive a medal, finisher certificate, sport-bag and commemorative t-shirt.
Difficulty: Difficult due to the hills. The last 10K is downhill, which is a relief to your legs!
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Registration & Booking
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Minimum age
To take part in the Marathon 42km, you must be at least 18 years old. To take part in the 10km or 5km you must be at least 12 years old.
How to book
To make your booking, make sure that you select the correct number of rooms and types for all members in your party plus all the required extras. When you book, we will require a deposit to confirm your place.
Payments
When you confirm your booking, we will take a deposit payment. Subsequent payments are taken automatically.
The cost of the event entry is non-refundable.
Travel advice
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry Requirements’ section for Greece’s current entry restrictions and requirements.
Guaranteed Athens Marathon Entry
We are pleased to offer you guaranteed entry for the Athens Marathon 42km, 10km, or 5km. You can buy the entry at an additional cost if you also buy the accommodation package with us.
Starting Times and Bib Numbers
Although we are licensed to sell official entries for the Athens Marathon 42km, 10km, or 5km, we have no influence over the allocation of starting times and bib numbers.
Closer to the event we will ask for your expected pace and other details to complete the registration process for the Athens Marathon. The race organisers will allocate you a starting time and bib based on the information you provide.
All race rules must be followed.
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Seven Continents Club
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The Seven Continents Club®️ (SCC) offers a unique opportunity for runners to run on all seven continents of the globe, as well as providing numerous benefits to its members. The club operates as a global frequent traveller club for runners, offering waitlist priority for high-demand events, early pre-registration periods for a number of races in popular destinations and tour package vouchers for money off international tour packages. What’s more, Seven Continents Club®️ rewards all its members for the extraordinary achievement of running marathons on each continent with their own special finishers medal and certificate of completion. Join the SCC today!
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