The 42 kilometer (26.2 miles) Athens Marathon is run entirely on asphalt. The first twelve kilometers are level. The middle nineteen kilometers are gentle hills. The final eleven kilometers are downhill. The finish line is in Athens' magnificent Olympic Stadium.

Athens Marathon (Greece)

Post-Race Review/ Results

Idomeneas Avramakis, 73, finished the 2024 Athens Marathon in 8:47, the 18th time he participated in this annual event.

73-Year-Old Cretan Runner Inspires at Athens Marathon

Charalampos Pitsolis won the 2024 Athens Marathon in 2:18:56.

Charalampos Pitsolis triumphs in 41st Athens Marathon

Ploutarchos Pourliakas, 88, was the oldest finisher of the 2024 Athens Marathon in 6:31, 20 minutes faster than his 2023 run.

88-year-old runner completes his 12th consecutive Athens Marathon

Charalambos Pitsolis won the 2024 Athens Marathon in 2:18:56.

Pitsolis and Noula triumphed in the 41st Authentic Marathon of Athens

My experience running the Athens Marathon..

Tough course, one of the most rewarding experience

Tough as hell but an unforgettable experience

Nothing tops the original marathon course!

Review Of 2017 Athens Marathon The Authentic

debut marathon for me loved the experience

Glad we booked with Apostolos Greek Tours Inc.

Despite shortcomings, a must-run for marathoners

Awesome Race and Must Do for Marathoners!

Great Volunteers/Well organized/ Killer Hills

Despite poor weather, always a MUST DO race!!!

This is a MUST experience for every runner!

THE MARATHON every marathoner should try once

great marathon and big improvements from 2008

Tough course, good organization, great spectators!

A brilliant, painful, unforgettable experience

Historic course but supporters get no love

Not flat, not pretty, but a fantastic achievement!

Well Organized; Great Support; Must-Do Marathon

Tough course, few spectators but plenty water.

Athens completes the Grand Slam of European cities

Bravo!  Bravo!  This is a must-do marathon!

Quiet, Peaceful, and Historic for 1st Marathon

Outstanding running among the footsteps of history

Athens Marathon (Greece)

Marathon Results