Destination marathons · Athens, Greece

Athens Marathon. The Authentic: dates and how to get in

The Acropolis of Athens at golden hour
Photo: Constantinos Kollias / Unsplash
Race dayNovember 2027 (date TBA)
EntryFirst come
StatusExpected Apr
PriceSee official site

Why go

The original route, from the town of Marathon to the marble Panathenaic Stadium. It's hilly and hard, and nobody runs it for a PR. People run it to say they did.

Where things stand

2027 registration expected in late April 2027.

Every way in

  • Direct entry The 2026 race opened on April 24, 2026, first come, first served.
  • Charity place UK charities offer places with a fundraising minimum.