Athens Half Marathon 2025

Looking to train and get a taste of the Athens Marathon? 🤔 You're in luck, because in March, the Athens Half Marathon awaits you! 😉 Now in its 13th edition, the half-marathon of Greece's magnificent capital city 🫒 is more than ready to welcome its 25,000 participants! 💪 While it may be less renowned than its bigger sibling, the full marathon, this event is no less popular ☝️. The Athens Half Marathon has grown so significant that this year it hosts the Greek Half Marathon Championships! 🏆 An honorary title that attests to the quality of its course 🧑‍🎓. Indeed, it's no small challenge, and you'll soon find out why! 😎

"Count, you must, but on your fingers, you cannot! 🤓". This saying fits perfectly here, given the number of landmarks you'll encounter along your route 😂. With 40 significant monuments telling the story of Athens city, your run will be a journey through history 📖. From modernity to tradition, you won't miss the heritage of ancient civilization and the bustling pace of contemporary urban life 🏙️. You'll find yourself right in the middle! 😝 With an electrifying atmosphere, the course introduces you to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 🔥, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, and the major avenues of the center 🛣️. Keep this in mind: even though the race takes place in the historical center, it won't hold back your time ⏱️. Like Hercules, you can unleash Pegasus on the asphalt 🦄 and shave off a few seconds from your personal best! If you're not up for the full 21.097 km, you can opt for the 5 km race, equally legendary 🗿. And for the kids who are also fans of mythology, a "Family Run" promises to delight them! 🥰

And that's not all, as your post-race experience is well thought out! 🤗 Take this unique opportunity to enrich yourself after the event 🧠. Must-visits include the unforgettable Acropolis and its museum, the scenic Pláka district, the Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Agora, or the Monastiraki Market 🍽️, offering an immersion into Greek civilization 📖. For a touch of nature 🌿, a detour through the National Garden provides a lush green escape right in the heart of the city 📍.

So lace up your sneakers and run to the rhythm of the Gods: the road to Olympus awaits you! 🏛️