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The 43rd Athens Marathon, The Authentic, follows the 1896 route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium on Nov 8, 2026. It is a point-to-point road course with a sustained climb from about km 18 to km 31, reaching roughly 248m above sea level, and a final 11km descent into Athens. With around 383m of total ascent, it is one of the hardest courses among major city marathons, run for its history rather than its splits.
Run where the marathon was born, finishing in the Panathenaic Stadium with an olive wreath waiting at the line. Autumn in Athens is mild and bright, perfect for exploring the Acropolis and the ancient Agora, then unwinding with souvlaki and a glass of retsina in the Plaka.
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383m
Historic design — birthplace of the marathon, olive wreath tradition
Marathon to Athens historic route — Panathenaic Stadium finish, birthplace of the marathon
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