Nov 8
Date
Full Marathon
Distance
300m
Elevation
18,000
Runners
Elevation Profile
Illustrative profile based on elevation data. Actual course may vary.
Course Highlights
Point To Point Course
Course layout type
Road Terrain
Running surface
Certified
World Athletics
About This Race
The Athens Classic Marathon is the world's most historically significant marathon — running the exact original route from the town of Marathon to Athens that the soldier Pheidippides ran in 490 BC to announce the Greek victory over Persia. The point-to-point course follows the ancient coastal road, through olive groves, past ancient ruins, and finishes inside the magnificent 1896 Olympic Panathenaic Stadium — the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. Every finisher runs where history was made 2,500 years ago.
History & Records
First Edition
1896
Avg. Participants
18,000
Race Day Weather
Early November in Athens averages 13-20C (55-68F). Warm Greek autumn. Hilly course. Historic beyond measure.
Runner Reviews
Reviews are coming soon. After the race, runners will be able to share their experience here.
Organizer
SEGAS (Athletics Federation of Greece)
Official Website