Athens Marathon. The Authentic
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Athens Marathon. The Authentic
The Athens Marathon. The Authentic is a historic road running event that follows the original marathon route from the city of Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. The event includes a variety of distances held over two days:
- Marathon Race (42.195 km)
- 10 km Road Race
- 5 km Road Race
- 5 km Universities Night Run
- Kids Race 1,200 m
The Marathon Race features a course with diverse terrain. The first 4 kilometers are slightly downhill, followed by a section around the Tomb of the Fallen. From the 11th to the 31st kilometer, the route includes several uphill sections, including a notable climb at the Stavros junction. The final part of the race is primarily downhill and flat, leading into the city center. The finish line is located on the rubber mat inside the historic Panathenaic Stadium.
The event provides 15 support stations along the marathon route, offering water, isotonic drinks, sponges, and snacks at various intervals. Medical assistance and first aid are available throughout the course and at the finish area. For participants in the marathon, the organization provides bus transportation from central Athens locations to the starting line in Marathon.
Electronic timing is used for all races, with timing zones at every 5 km and at the 21.1 km mark for the full marathon. Participants must be at least 20 years old for the marathon, 15 for the 10 km, and 12 for the 5 km. All finishers receive a commemorative medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
