Athens Marathon 2026

The original marathon, run through history.

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Athens Marathon 2026

Athens
8 November 2026
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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:

08:30

Course:

Hilly, challenging

Temp:

15-24°C

Distance:

Marathon

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

The autistic self advocacy network run by and for autistic people.

The Matt Hampson Foundation

Supporting young people seriously injured through sport, so they can get busy living again.

Brain Research UK

Theleading national funder dedicated to research into neurological conditions.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

Supporting families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness.

Heart Heroes

Providing subsidised social events for children, and their families, living with heart conditions.

Orchid - Fighting Male Cancer

Orchid is the UK’s leading charity for those affected by male cancer. For over 25 years we have been working to save men’s lives from testicular, penile and prostate cancer through a range of support services, education and awareness campaigns and a world-class research programme.

Dundalk Dog Rescue

Help us help them because every dog deserves a loving family.

Open Door Charity

Offering free, fast, and effective mental health support to help young people and adults thrive.

Dementia UK

We are the specialist dementia nursing charity providing free life-changing support.

Black Country Mental Health

Bringing a better quality of life for people affected by poor mental health, across the Black Country.

Service Dogs UK

We train and provide assistance dogs from rescue for members of the armed forces and emergency services suffering with PTSD.

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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.""

Jessica Clark