Road · Marathon

Athens Marathon

· starts 9:00 AM
Athens, Greece

Athens Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Athens, Greece. The next edition is in November 2027; its day hasn't been announced. The race gives its climbing as 1,258 ft (383 m); measured from its course file, it's 1,125 ft (343 m). It starts at 119 ft (36 m) above sea level. Its high point is 811 ft (247 m). The course runs point to point. Registration is open to all; registration opened on January 15, 2025. The field is about 18,000 runners.

There are 2 other upcoming marathons in Greece. Athens Marathon climbs about 48 ft a mile (9 m per km), steeper than 80% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.3miDistance
1,258ftClimbing
18,000runnersField
69°Flow 55°FTypical race day

The course

26.3miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
1,125ftMeasured climb
932ftDescent
811ftHigh point
28ftLow point

Questions about Athens Marathon

When is Athens Marathon 2027?

Athens Marathon 2027 is in November 2027; its day hasn't been announced yet.

Where is Athens Marathon?

Athens Marathon is held in Athens, Greece.

How long is Athens Marathon?

Athens Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Athens Marathon have?

Athens Marathon has 1,258 ft (383 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Athens Marathon?

Athens Marathon has open registration. Registration opened on January 15, 2025.

What is the weather usually like at Athens Marathon?

Around Athens Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 69°F (20°C) and the low about 55°F (13°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Athens Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Athens Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Athens Marathon?

Athens Marathon climbs about 48 ft a mile (9 m per km), steeper than 80% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in Greece?

Other upcoming marathons in Greece are Taygetos Challenge (March 2027, date TBD) and Metsovo Ursa Trail (May 2027, date TBD).

Other races in Greece

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