Athens Marathon 2025

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Athens Marathon 2025

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Athens
9 November 2025
Marathon

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

Pick your charity and sign up

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

Step 2

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

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.

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Charity partners you can support in this event include

Brain Research UK

Theleading national funder dedicated to research into neurological conditions.

AADI - Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

Our dogs open up a whole new world of opportunity and possibility for autistic children.

Children in Crossfire

Responding to the rights and needs of children and young people caught in the crossfire.

LUNGevity

We are transforming what it means to be diagnosed and live with lung cancer.

Dundalk Dog Rescue

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

Heart Heroes

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

Southern Area Hospice Services

Providing care free of charge to people who are living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

Sumatran Orangutan Society

Help protect orangutans, their forests and their future.

CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association

A leading children's cancer charity - we work to improve treatment and care.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

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

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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.

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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.