Running events and triathlons in Athens (Greece): an overview of all runs and triathlon competitions in Athens.
Information on all races in Athens, including dates, registration, course, schedules and results.
Athens Running: The Authentic Course and Marble Finish
Running in Athens means participating in a legacy. The Athens Marathon, officially branded “The Authentic,” covers the legendary route that Pheidippides is fabled to have run to announce the victory at the Battle of Marathon over 2,500 years ago. This race is not for chasing a personal record; it is arguably the most challenging major marathon course in the world, featuring a grueling, continuous uphill section from the 10-kilometer mark to the 31-kilometer mark. Runners tackle this demanding climb for the profound honor of running the original route, passing by the Tomb of the Athenians at the start.
The Triumphant Finish: Panathenaic Stadium
The enormous physical effort of the marathon is rewarded with one of the most emotional and historically resonant finish lines in all of sport. After a welcome final 11-kilometer descent into the city, runners are funneled into the magnificent, all-marble Panathenaic Stadium. This is the stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896, and entering its arena to cross the line—the same finish point as the ancient legends—is a moment of pure triumph that transcends time.
For runners seeking a faster, more modern city tour, the Athens Half Marathon, held in the spring, provides a scenic route through the historical center of the capital. This race offers a vibrant, urban alternative that showcases iconic landmarks without the brutal elevation profile of the Authentic Marathon. Whether choosing the ancient pilgrimage or the city center sprint, Athens offers a uniquely powerful and well-supported running experience.
To the overview of all events in our race calendar:
Running Races 2026 in Athens
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