Athens Marathon 2025
Book now- Next event : 8 Sat ➜ November 9, 2025Date confirmed
- Last event : 9 Sat ➜ November 10, 2024
The event in a few words
In Greece 🇬🇷, within one of the oldest cities in the world, Athens📍, we gather for a race of mythological proportions. As the largest city and capital of the country, it spreads across the Attica Plain, overlooked by the Parnitha, Lycabettus, and Hymettus mountains 🏔️. Taking place in November 🗓️, the Athens Marathon welcomes you with temperatures ranging from 12° to 18°C 🌡️. An ideal weather 🌤️ for covering the 5 km, 10 km, or the marathon distance 👸.
Fans of myths, stories, and legends, let us tell you about this marathon's tale. The star isn't Zeus ⚡️, Poseidon 🔱, or Odysseus 🏹, but a certain Pheidippides. A legendary runner sent to Athens, following the battle of Marathon 📍, to announce the victory over the Persian invaders, on September 13, 490 BC. And, the term “marathon” comes from this story, thanks to Pierre de Coubertin 🇫🇷. This French historian, by reviving the Olympic Games in 1894, introduced, from the first edition ☝️, a long-distance running event of about forty kilometers, the distance between the city of Marathon and Athens. Now that you're nearly an expert 🤓, let's focus on our event ⬇️.
The event features a 5 km, a 10 km, and a marathon (42.195 km). The finish line for all these races is the historic Panathenaic Stadium of Athens, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. It has been renovated several times, notably for the 2004 Olympics (the year the national football team won its only European Championship ⚽️), and has hosted over 30,000 people for the archery events and the marathon finishes 🏁. In a nutshell, runners from all over the world 🌎 are expected each year to participate in the most legendary 42.195 km. Beyond the sporting experience, you'll get to enjoy the magnificent landscapes of Greece and the warm hospitality of its people 😁.
To extend your weekend, we suggest visiting the iconic rocky plateau of the Acropolis, rising in the center of Athens and its museum 🖼️. And while you're there, don’t miss the unmissable “Virgin's House”, the Parthenon 🏛️, which is a true Greek treasure. Wander through the narrow streets of the old district of Pláka, where you can find souvenir shops 🏺 and restaurants 🍴. It’s a perfect segue into discussing the country's culinary specialties, like the choriatiki, for example, tzatziki 🥒, or the taramasalata (the real recipe).
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
MarathonTOP
10 km
5 km
Kids
- Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
- Elevation gain : 335mD+
- 1 loopx42.195 km
A few more words
Buckle up! 🛫 The Athens Marathon is a challenging course 🥵. The first 4 kilometers slightly descend. You'll be running on Marathon Avenue, after which you'll make a left into Marathonomachon Street and the Tomb area for the next 2.2 km 🗿. The route takes a nearly circular path around the Marathon Battle memorial 📜.
From the 6th to the 10th km, the course is flat. From the 11th to the 17th km, it partly climbs 📈. As you go, you'll pass through Pikermi, with uphill sections alternating until km 25, the most notable being the extended climb at km 25. The Pallini Pass at the 27th and 28th km, is also a climb! 👣 From the Gerakas region starts the toughest part of the course, the uneven junction of Stavros, km 30-31 will really challenge your legs!🦵 This intense stretch is followed by a steep descent reaching Agia Paraskevi square. You'll run down Mesogion Avenue, passing through Chalandri and Cholargo, where flat and descending sections alternate until the finish. A descent follows, starting from the National Defence Ministry and ending at Katehaki junction, at 37.5 km, where runners pass under the bridge 🌉.
After the Errikos Dunan Hospital, you'll continue left onto Michalakopoulou Avenue 🏨, to the traffic light at the intersection of Michalakopoulou and Phidippidou 🚦. Then, follow Phidippidou Street on the right until Kifisias & Alexandras Junction. You'll pass in front of the U.S. embassy, the Concert Hall 🎸, and the Freedom Park, at 40 km, where the last refreshment station 🥤 is located.
At the Hilton Hotel, you'll make a right turn toward Syntagma Square, continuing down Vas Sofias Avenue and passing by the Evangelismos Hospital and the War Museum ⚔️.
In the final stretch of the marathon, turn left onto Herodou Attikou Street, at 41.2 km, passing by the Maximos Mansion, the Presidential Palace 🏰, and the National Garden 🌸. Near the statue of the discus thrower ⚖️, you'll face the Panathenaic Stadium. Only a few meters on the stadium’s forecourt remain until you enter and run the final 170 meters inside 🔥 to the finish line! 🏁
10K Athens Run
Road Running- Sunday, November 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
- Elevation gain : 80mD+
- 1 loopx10 km
A few more words
Have you traveled all the way to Athens to run a 10 km race? Then it's time to get started! 🚀
From the start at Ave Amalias (near Bodossaki Hall), you'll cover your first kilometer alongside the National Garden 💐, heading towards the Academy of Athens 🏫. You'll follow Ave Akadimias to make your way back to the National Garden before turning left onto Ave Vasilissis Sofias. Along this route, you can enjoy the view of the Museum of Greek Culture 🏛️.
Continue along Ave Vasilissis Sofias, passing by the magnificent Music Hall in Athens 🎵. Next, you'll swing onto Ave Mosogeion, after a short stretch on Ave Alexandras. You'll proceed to the Park by the Police Academy 🐦, at km 6. Here, you'll turn around to take on the second half of your 10 km journey 💪.
As you near the Museum of Greek Culture, take a left to run alongside the National Garden, before sprinting towards the legendary finish line in the heart of Panathenaic Stadium! 🎉
5 km : Athens 5K
Road Running- Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Elevation gain : 35mD+
- 1 loopx5 km
A few more words
Are you more of a quick tour kind of runner when it comes to exploring the heart of Athens? 🏛️ Then let's set off for a 5 km run! 😁
The route is almost identical to the 10 km one. Make sure to check the tab next door for more details 👈. The only slight change is where you'll make your turnaround ↔️. Since it's a shorter distance, no need to go as far! 🤓 You'll pivot just before the Athens Concert Hall 🎶, leaving you with just 2 small kilometers to go 💪.
Don't worry, even though it's the shortest distance of the event, the finish line is just as spectacular as the others: right in the heart of the Panathenaic Stadium! 🤩
5 km : Course Universitaire 5km
Road Running- Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
- Elevation gain : 35mD+
A 1.2 km children's race is also planned for the future sports stars ⭐.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
You can pick up your race bib at the Runners' Service Center & Marathon EXPO, which will be held at the Faliro Indoor Gymnasium (formerly the taekwondo stadium) in the Faliro Olympic Complex during the following hours and dates:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thursday, November 6, 2025: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday, November 7, 2025: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 8, 2025: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
You will need to present a valid ID and the email containing your bib number. If you haven't received this email, you can go to the Registration Confirmation Desk to request a copy.
If you are unable to collect your bib personally, someone else may collect it for you by presenting the aforementioned documents.
There are two ticket categories for participating in each distance of the Athens Marathon: "Advanced registration" and "Full registration".
"Advanced registration": this option includes only the race bib.
"Full registration": this option includes the race bib, a backpack, an OASA public transport card, a small towel, and free entry to visit the Acropolis.
The Athens Marathon organizer (Hellenic Athletics Association) requires non-European Union residents* (*based on residence address, not nationality) to register under the "Full Registration" category.
No worries. You can switch to the "Full registration" category through your runner profile. You will need to pay the difference in cost. If you wish to cancel your participation, you can contact us at contact@finishers.com before June 10, 2024, at 11:59 PM. We will then proceed with a full refund of your race bib. After this deadline, we will no longer be able to cancel your registration.
Marathon: 67
€ + 4€reservation fee (+80€ for full registration)10km: 47€ + 4€ reservation fee (+40€ for full registration)
The Athens Marathon will begin at 9:00 AM on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Runners should arrive at the historic Marathon town starting point at least 1 hour before the scheduled time.
The 10 km race will start at 8:15 AM on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Runners will start from Amalias Avenue, near the Bodossaki Hall. You should arrive 30 minutes to 1 hour before the announced start time.
The 5 km race will start at 5:00 PM on Saturday, November 8, 2025. The start will be on Amalias Avenue, close to the Bodossaki Hall. You should arrive 30 minutes to 1 hour before the scheduled start time.
No, all runners participate at their own risk. The organizers disclaim any responsibility for health-related issues of participants and the lack of preventive medical checks. However, it is advised for participants to undergo a medical examination before taking part in the race.
Participants must be at least 18 years old, thus born in 2006 or earlier, to partake in the Athens Marathon.
The age is determined based on the year of birth, not the calendar year.
Yes, here they are:
The Athens Marathon: 7h30 limit
The 10 km: 1h30 limit
The 5 km: 1h limit
To reach the marathon starting point, the organization has arranged buses departing from various locations in central Athens. These points are often near metro lines, especially line 2 and line 3.
On metro line 2, those wishing to take the bus can go to one of three stops.
The "Syngrou Fix" stop. Be aware of bus schedules as the last one is at 6:15 AM.
The "University" stop
The "Constitution" stop (near lines 2 and 3)
There are also stops along metro line 3:
The "Constitution" stop (near lines 2 and 3)
The "Evangelismos" stop along Vasilissis Sofias Avenue.
The "Katehaki" stop along Mesogeion Avenue.
Additionally, there are three other points where runners can catch the bus:
A location near the Omania electric station in Omania Square.
An area near the Megali Bretania hotel on Vass Georgiou street.
A spot on Vassilis Amalia Avenue near the Hellenic Parliament and the "Unknown Soldier" monument.
You can deposit your belongings in clothing transport vehicles based on each runner's participation number. Each vehicle will have a sign indicating the number range. The vehicles will be located 150 meters in front of the Start Arch (after the start signal), to transport clothes to the finish line.
After finishing, bags are retrieved by displaying the participation number in a predetermined area that will be communicated to you. To deposit your bag, the sticker with your participation number must be visibly attached to the bag to facilitate its return by volunteers after the finish.
You can check the race rules here
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