Athens Half Marathon 2026

Want to train and get a taste of the Athens Marathon? 🤔 Well, you're in luck, because in March, the Athens Half Marathon awaits you! 😉 For its 14th edition, the half marathon of the splendid capital of Greece 🫒 is more than ready to welcome its 25,000 participants! 💪 Yes, yes, even though the event is less famous than its big brother, the marathon, it still doesn't attract fewer participants ☝️. And the Athens Half Marathon has become so significant that this year it serves as the host for the Greek Half Marathon Championships! 🏆 An honorary title that proves the quality of its course 🧑‍🎓. And you'll quickly realize it’s no small thing! 😎

"Count you must, but on your fingers, you will not! 🤓" This saying applies well here, as there will be so many monuments along your way 😂. Numbering 40, the monuments telling the story of Athens will accompany your run 📖. Between modernity and tradition, you won’t be able to miss the legacy of ancient civilization and the frenetic pace of contemporary urban life 🏙️. Consequently, you'll pass right through the middle! 😝 In a charged atmosphere, the course will take you past the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 🔥, the Byzantine and Christian Museum, and also the major central avenues 🛣️. And that's the detail you'll need to remember! Even if the course takes place in the historic center, it won’t impact your time ⏱️. You'll even be able, like Hercules, to unleash Pegasus against the asphalt 🦄 and thus shave off a few seconds from your personal best! If you don’t feel up for the 21.097 km, you can always opt for the 5 km, just as legendary 🗿. And because children also love mythology, a "Family Run" will make them happy! 🥰

But that's not all, we've also thought about your post-race experience! 🤗 Enjoy a unique opportunity to educate yourself after the event 🧠. Must-see places like the unforgettable Acropolis and its museum, the picturesque district of Pláka, the Temple of Hephaestus in the Ancient Agora, or the Monastiráki market 🍽️ will offer you a dive into the heart of Greek civilization 📖. For a touch of nature 🌿, you can also take a detour through the National Garden, a green haven in the heart of the city 📍.

Come on, lace up your sneakers and run at the pace of the Gods: the road to Olympus awaits you! 🏛️