Athens MarathonAthens, Greece🇬🇷
About Athens Marathon 2026
Athens Marathon 2026 is a road running race held on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Athens, Greece.
Registration is taken on the official site; no deadline has been announced. Dates, registration windows and fees on this page are refreshed every morning by scanning federation, timing and organiser sites; registration always happens on the official race site.
Someone running 30 km a week needs 14 weeks, about 3 months, to prepare for the 42K course of Athens Marathon 2026; that start day was Sun, Aug 2, 2026, so the window has passed with 3 weeks left to the race.
The classic route starts from around the monument tomb built for those who died in the Battle of Marathon and heads towards Athens via Marathonos Avenue. The first kilometers feature a slight descent, and after Pikermi, undulating sections follow one another; the most difficult part is the long climb extending from Gerakas to the Stavros junction. At the finish, runners enter the Panathinaiko Stadium from Vasilissis Sofias Boulevard and complete the final 170 meters on a tartan surface. It is being held for the forty-third time.
Courses
| Course | Distance |
|---|---|
| 42K | 42 km |
Single course: 42K.
What the weather is usually like here
- Over the last 5 years this week typically ran 13°C to 20°C here, with a high of 26°C and a low of 7°C.
- 26% of those days saw rain. A real forecast lands about two weeks out and will appear here then.
- Typical daily maximum wind was 14 km/h (a light breeze), with 31 km/h the highest value in the sample.
- Sunrise 07:58, sunset 18:19.
The race is more than two weeks out, so these are averages of recent years for the same week, not a forecast. A real forecast appears here closer to the day.
Calculators for this race
Data sources: World Marathon Majors, official site (athensauthenticmarathon.gr) · Last checked:
Tune-up races
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Frequently asked questions
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What is Athens Marathon?
The classic route starts from around the monument tomb built for those who died in the Battle of Marathon and heads towards Athens via Marathonos Avenue. The first kilometers feature a slight descent, and after Pikermi, undulating sections follow one another; the most difficult part is the long climb extending from Gerakas to the Stavros junction. At the finish, runners enter the Panathinaiko Stadium from Vasilissis Sofias Boulevard and complete the final 170 meters on a tartan surface. It is being held for the forty-third time.
When is Athens Marathon 2026?
Athens Marathon takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026.
Where does Athens Marathon take place?
Athens Marathon takes place in Athens, Greece.
What are the courses and distances of Athens Marathon 2026?
Athens Marathon offers 1 course: 42K (42 km).
What is the official website of Athens Marathon?
Official website: https://www.athensauthenticmarathon.gr/
What is the weather like at Athens Marathon 2026?
Over the last 5 years the same week here measured 13°C to 20°C, with a high of 26°C, a low of 7°C and rain on 26% of days. A real forecast lands about two weeks out.