Course & Elevation

The Athens Marathon retraces the legendary 490 BC run from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium, starting in the town of Marathon and finishing at the iconic Olympic stadium where the modern marathon was born. The course follows a historic route through Attica, passing through suburbs and urban landscapes with moderate rolling hills, offering runners a unique blend of ancient history and modern Greece.

Course Facts

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 280 m
Surface road
Profile Rolling

Weather on Race Day

16°C

Temperature

65%

Humidity

35%

Rain Chance

Mild autumn weather with comfortable temperatures ideal for marathon running. Occasional Mediterranean breezes and low humidity make November the perfect season for this historic race.

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