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Athens Marathon 2027

  • 7 November 2027
  • 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. 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:
Course:
Hilly, challenging
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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.
Can’t see your charity on the list? Get in touch here.

Charity partners you can support in this event include

WellChild
WellChild
WellChild enables children with complex medical needs to thrive at home by funding specialist nurses, connecting families through peer support, providing hands-on training, and transforming outdoor spaces.
Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Action
We exist to improve the lives of everyone affected by epilepsy
Good Sports
Good Sports
Tackling the cost barriers keeping children from playing sports.
Willowbrook Hospice
Willowbrook Hospice
Willowbrook hospice provides specialist care to people with life-limiting illnesses.
Blood Cancer United
Blood Cancer United
Blood Cancer United is an evolution—not a new beginning—that will help us meet our bold goal: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040.
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Alzheimer Society of Ireland
Help us to continue to support people living with dementia in Ireland.
SANE
SANE
No one affected by mental illness should face crisis, distress or despair alone.
Variety
Variety
Delivering life-changing programs that give children and young people across the uk a better future.
Wild tomorrow
Wild tomorrow
Protecting threatened wildlife and wild spaces
Semper Fi and America's Fund
Semper Fi and America's Fund
Providing immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to critically ill and injured members of all branches of the u.s. armed forces and their families.

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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

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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.