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.

Children in Crossfire

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

Heart Heroes

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

Brain Research UK

Theleading national funder dedicated to research into neurological conditions.

The Matt Hampson Foundation

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

Restless Development

Supporting the journey of a young person to become a leader and to multiply that leadership in their communities.

Children's Health Foundation

Children’s Health Foundation’s mission is to help provide world-class facilities, research and compassionate loving care for every sick child in Ireland.

Action For Elders

Action for Elders supports people and encourages them to exercise and become active.

Claire House Children's Hospice

Helping seriously & terminally ill children live life to the full.

Herren Project

The Herren Project exists to help others navigate the road to recovery from addiction.

Far Away Friends

We're connecting schools, students and teachers to transform education in rural Uganda.

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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