Athens Marathon. The Authentic
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43rd Athens Marathon. The Authentic
The Athens Marathon is an international sports event featuring the historic marathon route. The 43rd edition of the event takes place in November 2026, offering multiple distances for different age groups and preferences over two days.
The event includes the following distances:
- Marathon Race (42.195 km)
- 10 km Road Race
- 5 km Road Race
- 5 km Universities Night Run
- 1.2 km Kids Race
The competition involves approximately 75,000 runners and is supported by 5,000 volunteers and 15 support stations along the routes. In addition to the races, the event features parallel activities such as the Marathon Flame ceremony, the Allwyn Marathon Expo (a large exhibition of sporting goods), and Authentic Talks featuring guest speakers.
Registration categories are available for both individuals and groups. The event also maintains an NGO charity program and a Runners' Center to assist participants with information and services. The organization is managed by SEGAS (Hellenic Athletics) with the support of the City of Athens and the Hellenic Olympic Committee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.