Races Marathon · Athens, Greece
Athens Marathon
Athens Marathon is a hilly marathon in Athens, Greece, held each November. The original route from Marathon to Athens — a long, steady climb from about 10 km to 31 km, then downhill to finish in the Panathenaic Stadium. Usually mild, around 12-20C, and warm in the sun. A course as hilly as Athens Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-09-30 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
November
every year
Course
hilly
Marathon
Conditions
Usually mild, around 12-20C, and warm in the sun.
Racing this course well
The original route from Marathon to Athens — a long, steady climb from about 10 km to 31 km, then downhill to finish in the Panathenaic Stadium.
A course as hilly as Athens Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Pick your goal for Athens
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Athens Marathon.
RunV works backwards from race day to today and rearranges the weeks when life interrupts. It does not adapt to this specific course — the pacing guidance above is where the course knowledge is.
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Asked often
- When is the Athens Marathon?
- It is held each November in Athens, Greece. Check the official Athens Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Athens Marathon course flat?
- The original route from Marathon to Athens — a long, steady climb from about 10 km to 31 km, then downhill to finish in the Panathenaic Stadium.
- How should I train for the Athens Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Athens Marathon's profile and the November weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.
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