Athens Marathon The Authentic

Athens Marathon — The Authentic is one of the most historic and iconic marathon races in the world, held annually in Greece each November. The race follows the original route from the town of Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, retracing the legendary journey of the ancient messenger whose run inspired the modern marathon distance of 42.195 km. This iconic course, steeped in history and natural scenery, offers runners a unique blend of athletic challenge and cultural heritage as they finish in the marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games.