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Athens Marathon 2025

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  • GR Athens
  • 9 November 2025
  • Marathon
Athens Marathon 2025
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. An unmissable experience in an unmissable destination.

What's it like to run?

Runners:
15000
Surface:
Road
Start:
09:00
Course:
Mostly flat, some elevation
Temp:
15-24°C
Distance:
Marathon

How to Enter

Our events are sell-out races, so places are limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis.
Don’t miss out, enter today in three simple steps:
Step 1
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Pick your charity and sign up

Simply pay a refundable holding deposit to reserve your place supporting an amazing cause. 

Step 2
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Set up your fundraising page

Plus activate your free realbuzz account - we’ll drop all the details in your inbox as soon as you sign up.
Step 3
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Get to 75% of your fundraising target

about 2-3 months before your event, to confirm your place for race day! Reach 100% or more and we’ll refund your deposit.

Charity partners you can support in this event include

Team Red, White and Blue
Team Red, White and Blue
Team RWB is a community of Veterans, Service Members, military families, and supporters, united by teamwork, shared values, and a common goal.
Living Life Counselling
Living Life Counselling
Mental health support for those that most need it.
Herren Project
Herren Project
The Herren Project exists to help others navigate the road to recovery from addiction.
Far Away Friends
Far Away Friends
We're connecting schools, students and teachers to transform education in rural Uganda.
The Big Food Project
The Big Food Project
At The Big Food Project, we’ve seen how hunger deeply affects individuals and families in our communities.
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Crohn’s and Colitis Ireland
Ireland’s leading charity in the battle against Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Pernicious Anaemia Society
Pernicious Anaemia Society
We provide information, help and support to sufferers of Pernicious Anaemia.
Asthma Society of Ireland
Asthma Society of Ireland
Our mission is to stop asthma deaths in Ireland.
Alzheimer's Research UK
Alzheimer's Research UK
We are the UK's leading dementia research charity. We exist for a cure.
Isle Listen
Isle Listen
Supporting the Island’s mental health through early intervention and prevention for children and young people.

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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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FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.
  • Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.
  • It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.

  • Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.  
  • There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using.