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The Athens Authentic Marathon follows the legendary point-to-point route from Marathon to Athens, retracing the historic path of the first marathon runner. Runners leave the town of Marathon and finish in the centre of the Greek capital, amid ancient landmarks and cheering crowds. The 2026 edition takes place on 9 November and continues the event's tradition as the world's original marathon.
Point-to-point course from Marathon to Athens
The classic original marathon route
2010 celebrated 2,500 years of the marathon
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Marathon (Marathonas), Greece
Athens (Panathenaic Stadium), Greece
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The Athens Authentic Marathon is a road marathon run on the original route from Marathon to Athens. It recalls the legendary run of Pheidippides and the ancient history of the Battle of Marathon.
The 2026 edition is scheduled for 9 November 2026.
The course is a point-to-point road route.
It follows the historic route of the original marathon from Marathon to Athens.
The listing page mentions interAir GmbH as a travel partner; see interair.de for sport travel packages.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Athens, Greece
Monday, November 9, 2026
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