Athens Marathon 2025
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- Last event : 9 Sat ➜ November 10, 2024
The event in a few words
In Greece 🇬🇷, within one of the oldest cities in the world, Athens📍, we gather for a race of mythological proportions. As the largest city and capital of the country, it spreads across the Attica Plain, overlooked by the Parnitha, Lycabettus, and Hymettus mountains 🏔️. Taking place in November 🗓️, the Athens Marathon welcomes you with temperatures ranging from 12° to 18°C 🌡️. An ideal weather 🌤️ for covering the 5 km, 10 km, or the marathon distance 👸.
Fans of myths, stories, and legends, let us tell you about this marathon's tale. The star isn't Zeus ⚡️, Poseidon 🔱, or Odysseus 🏹, but a certain Pheidippides. A legendary runner sent to Athens, following the battle of Marathon 📍, to announce the victory over the Persian invaders, on September 13, 490 BC. And, the term “marathon” comes from this story, thanks to Pierre de Coubertin 🇫🇷. This French historian, by reviving the Olympic Games in 1894, introduced, from the first edition ☝️, a long-distance running event of about forty kilometers, the distance between the city of Marathon and Athens. Now that you're nearly an expert 🤓, let's focus on our event ⬇️.
The event features a 5 km, a 10 km, and a marathon (42.195 km). The finish line for all these races is the historic Panathenaic Stadium of Athens, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. It has been renovated several times, notably for the 2004 Olympics (the year the national football team won its only European Championship ⚽️), and has hosted over 30,000 people for the archery events and the marathon finishes 🏁. In a nutshell, runners from all over the world 🌎 are expected each year to participate in the most legendary 42.195 km. Beyond the sporting experience, you'll get to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of Greece and the warm hospitality of its people 😁.
To extend your weekend, we suggest visiting the iconic rocky plateau of the Acropolis, rising in the center of Athens and its museum 🖼️. And while you're there, don’t miss the unmissable “Virgin's House”, the Parthenon 🏛️, which is a true Greek treasure. Wander through the narrow streets of the old district of Pláka, where you can find souvenir shops 🏺 and restaurants 🍴. It’s a perfect segue into discussing the country's culinary specialties, like the choriatiki, for example, tzatziki 🥒, or the taramasalata (the real recipe).
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
- MarathonTOP
- 10 km
- 5 km
- Kids
- Early November 2025
- Elevation gain : 350mD+
A few more words
Buckle up! 🛫 The Athens Marathon is a challenging course 🥵. The first 4 kilometers slightly descend. You'll be running on Marathon Avenue, after which you'll make a left into Marathonomachon Street and the Tomb area for the next 2.2 km 🗿. The route takes a nearly circular path around the Marathon Battle memorial 📜.
From the 6th to the 10th km, the course is flat. From the 11th to the 17th km, it partly climbs 📈. As you go, you'll pass through Pikermi, with uphill sections alternating until km 25, the most notable being the extended climb at km 25. The Pallini Pass at the 27th and 28th km, is also a climb! 👣 From the Gerakas region starts the toughest part of the course, the uneven junction of Stavros, km 30-31 will really challenge your legs!🦵 This intense stretch is followed by a steep descent reaching Agia Paraskevi square. You'll run down Mesogion Avenue, passing through Chalandri and Cholargo, where flat and descending sections alternate until the finish. A descent follows, starting from the National Defence Ministry and ending at Katehaki junction, at 37.5 km, where runners pass under the bridge 🌉.
After the Errikos Dunan Hospital, you'll continue left onto Michalakopoulou Avenue 🏨, to the traffic light at the intersection of Michalakopoulou and Phidippidou 🚦. Then, follow Phidippidou Street on the right until Kifisias & Alexandras Junction. You'll pass in front of the U.S. embassy, the Concert Hall 🎸, and the Freedom Park, at 40 km, where the last refreshment station 🥤 is located.
At the Hilton Hotel, you'll make a right turn toward Syntagma Square, continuing down Vas Sofias Avenue and passing by the Evangelismos Hospital and the War Museum ⚔️.
In the final stretch of the marathon, turn left onto Herodou Attikou Street, at 41.2 km, passing by the Maximos Mansion, the Presidential Palace 🏰, and the National Garden 🌸. Near the statue of the discus thrower ⚖️, you'll face the Panathenaic Stadium. Only a few meters on the stadium’s forecourt remain until you enter and run the final 170 meters inside 🔥 to the finish line! 🏁
10K Athens Run
Road Running- Early November 2025
A few more words
Have you traveled all the way to Athens to run a 10 km race? Then it's time to get started! 🚀
From the start at Ave Amalias (near Bodossaki Hall), you'll cover your first kilometer alongside the National Garden 💐, heading towards the Academy of Athens 🏫. You'll follow Ave Akadimias to make your way back to the National Garden before turning left onto Ave Vasilissis Sofias. Along this route, you can enjoy the view of the Museum of Greek Culture 🏛️.
Continue along Ave Vasilissis Sofias, passing by the magnificent Music Hall in Athens 🎵. Next, you'll swing onto Ave Mosogeion, after a short stretch on Ave Alexandras. You'll proceed to the Park by the Police Academy 🐦, at km 6. Here, you'll turn around to take on the second half of your 10 km journey 💪.
As you near the Museum of Greek Culture, take a left to run alongside the National Garden, before sprinting towards the legendary finish line in the heart of Panathenaic Stadium! 🎉
5 km : Athens 5K
Road Running- Early November 2025
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Are you more of a quick tour kind of runner when it comes to exploring the heart of Athens? 🏛️ Then let's set off for a 5 km run! 😁
The route is almost identical to the 10 km one. Make sure to check the tab next door for more details 👈. The only slight change is where you'll make your turnaround ↔️. Since it's a shorter distance, no need to go as far! 🤓 You'll pivot just before the Athens Concert Hall 🎶, leaving you with just 2 small kilometers to go 💪.
Don't worry, even though it's the shortest distance of the event, the finish line is just as spectacular as the others: right in the heart of the Panathenaic Stadium! 🤩
A 1.2 km children's race is also planned for the future sports stars ⭐.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can collect your race bib at the Tae-Kwon-Do Olympic Venue in Palaio Faliro during the following dates and times:
Wednesday, November 6 from 1 PM to 8 PM.
Thursday, November 7 from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Friday, November 8 from 10 AM to 8 PM.
Saturday, November 9 from 10 AM to 7 PM.
Please note that bibs for the 5 km road race and the “5 km Universities Night Run OPAP” can be collected precisely at 1 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024, since these races take place on Saturday afternoon.
You will need to present an ID and the email containing your bib number. If you haven't received this email, you can request a copy at the Registration Confirmation Desk.
If you cannot collect your bib personally, someone else can do it for you by presenting the mentioned documents.
There are two ticket categories for participating in each distance of the Athens Marathon: 'Advanced registration' and 'Full registration'.
'Advanced registration': this option includes only the race bib.
'Full registration': this option includes the race bib, a backpack, an OASA public transport card, a small towel, and a free entry to visit the Acropolis.
The Athens Marathon organizer (Hellenic Athletics Association) requires non-European Union residents* (*residential address, not nationality) to register for the 'Full Registration' category.
No worries. You can switch to 'Full registration' from your runner profile. You will need to pay the difference in cost. If you wish to cancel your participation, you can contact us at contact@finishers.com before June 10, 2024, at 11:59 PM. We will then proceed with a full refund of your bib. After this deadline, we cannot cancel your registration.
Your registration will be added to the organizer's website by the end of August.
The Athens Marathon starts at 9 AM on Sunday, November 10, 2024. You need to be at the historic site of the city of Marathon at least 1 hour before the scheduled time.
The 10 km race starts at 8:15 AM on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The starting point is on Amalias Avenue (at the Bodossaki building), and you should arrive 30 minutes to 1 hour before the announced start time.
The 5 km race starts at 5 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The starting point is on Amalias Avenue (at the Bodossaki building), and you should arrive 30 minutes to 1 hour before the announced start time.
No, all runners participate in the race at their own risk. The organizers disclaim any responsibility for health issues related to participants and the absence of preventive medical check-ups. However, it is advised that participants undergo a medical examination before participating in the race.
You must be at least 18 years old, meaning you were born in 2006 or earlier to participate in the Athens Marathon.
Age is calculated based on the year of birth, not the calendar date.
Yes, here they are:
The Athens Marathon: 7 hours 30 minutes limit
The 10 km race: 1 hour 30 minutes limit
The 5 km race: 1 hour limit
Participants can be transported to the marathon starting area by bus from six different points in central Athens:
Metro Line 2 station “Sygrou-Fix”, along Sygrou Avenue, boarding on the upper side ("Sygrou" exit). Note: The last bus departs Sygrou-Fix station at 6:15 AM.
Metro Line 2 & 3 station “Constitution”
Along Vasilissis Amalia Avenue on the side of the Hellenic Parliament / “Unknown Soldier” monument
Along Vass Georgiou Street, opposite the Megali Bretania hotel.
Metro Line 2 station “University”, along University Avenue on the university side
Line 3 metro station “Evangelismos”, along Vasilissis Sofias Avenue from the upper side
Line 3 metro station “Katehaki”, along Mesogeion Avenue from the ascent towards Ag. Friday
Electric station Omonia along University Avenue and September 3 Avenue at Omonia Square
You can drop off your belongings on the clothing transport vehicles according to each runner's participation number. Each vehicle will have a sign indicating the range of numbers. The vehicles will be located 150 meters ahead of the Starting Arch (after the starting line), transporting clothing to the finish.
After finishing, bags can be collected by displaying the participation number at a predetermined area that will be communicated to you. To deposit your bag, a sticker with your participation number must be visibly attached to the bag to facilitate return by volunteers after the finish.
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