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Athens Marathon 2024

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  • GR Athens, Greece
  • 10 November 2024
  • Marathon
Athens Marathon 2024
Why run it?

History brought to life; the Athens Marathon is the original marathon finishing in the legendary stadium where the first Olympic games of the modern era took place in 1896. The route boasts such famous heritage sites as the Marathon Tomb and attracts runners from all over the world to be part of history. Sold out for general entry in less than 36 hours - secure your spot on the start line, running for a charity close to your heart. Please note, there is a time limit of 8 hours. 

What's it like to run?

Runners:
24000
Surface:
Road
Start:
09:00
Course:
Hilly, challenging
Temp:
15-24°C
Distance:
Marathon

Charity partners you can support in this event include

Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Nicholls Spinal Injury Foundation
Funding research which could potentially lead to breakthrough treatment for spinal injury
Open Door Charity
Open Door Charity
Offering free, fast, and effective mental health support to help young people and adults thrive.
ISPCC Childline
ISPCC Childline
Our mission is to listen to children and support them to live their best possible lives.
Better Lives Foundation
Better Lives Foundation
Over 40 years experience working to improve health and education conditions in Sierra Leone.
Variety
Variety
Delivering life-changing programs that give children and young people across the uk a better future.
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Ireland’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Willowbrook Hospice
Willowbrook Hospice
Willowbrook hospice provides specialist care to people with life-limiting illnesses.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.
St Peter's Hospice
St Peter's Hospice
Support local patient care in Bristol and surrounding areas
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The leading Gurkha charity. we provide aid to Gurkha veterans, their families and communities.

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""Being able to run for a charity that is super close to mine and my families heart meant everything to me, I wish I’d done it sooner. I’ve already signed up for my next race and running for the same charity.""
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