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.

Open Door Charity

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

Cancer Research Wales

Funding and pioneering world class cancer research in Wales.

AADI - Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland

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

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity

Support our work to help armed forces, veterans and their families in need.

The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation

Roy Castle Lung Cancer foundation offers expert lung cancer information and support.

Dementia UK

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

Variety

Delivering life-changing programs that give children and young people across the uk a better future.

Heart Heroes

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

Brain Tumour Ireland

A charity founded by a small group of people caring for a family member who was sadly lost to a brain tumour in early 2012.

Pernicious Anaemia Society

We provide information, help and support to sufferers of Pernicious Anaemia.

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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