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Athens Marathon The Authentic

Nov 8, 2026

Race Info	Marathon (42.2 km)	10K	5K
Race date	Nov 8, 2026 - 8:30 AM	Nov 8, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
Time limit	8 hours	1.5 hours	1 hours
Minimum age	20 y/o	15 y/o	12 y/o
Entry fee	USD $435	USD $106	USD $106
Fee includes	Official finish time Event T-shirt Event Medal	Official finish time Event T-shirt Event Medal	Official Finish Time

Guaranteed entry for the Athens Marathon, The Authentic

The “Athens Marathon the Authentic” is famous for replicating Pheidippides’ actual route. As you may know, he was the one who ran from Marathon to Athens in 490 BC to deliver news of a military victory. There are two other races besides the marathon; you can run the 10K or the 5K races (perfect to bring the whole family). All races finish in the historic Panathenaic Stadium. The marathon is obviously following the original route, as previously mentioned. However, you will be visiting during your performance. Several landmarks will be visible along the route. The starting line is near the Kolpos peninsula, which is located near the beach. The race will be flat for the first 10K, followed by some elevation before reaching the finish line, which will be more than 100 meters above sea level. Aside from the challenge, the race is breathtaking in terms of scenery; you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped back in time. Athens has hundreds of things to do. Of course, you must see both the Acropolis and the Parthenon. The Dionysus Theatre should be on your bucket list, and there are numerous cruises departing from Athens that you could try.

Our hotels for Athen Marathon the Authentic

Brown Acropol Hotel (4-Star)

I Run the Globe chose the Brown Acropol Hotel for your stay in Athens.

Brown Acropol is a design hotel located in Athens’ Omonia Square, inspired by the cosmopolitan vibes of the 1960s.

The hotel features 165 high-end rooms with luxurious bathrooms. Amenities include a main restaurant offering a rich breakfast buffet and light snacks, a lobby bar situated by the iconic library of the Brown Hotels Collection, and an open-air rooftop bar-restaurant with breathtaking views of the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill.

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, 24/7 reception, concierge service, and spa services upon request. Its central location provides easy access to iconic attractions such as Syntagma, Ermou Street, the Acropolis, and the Acropolis Museum.

Our packages for the Athens Marathon The Authentic

I Run the Globe is an official International Tour Operator for the Athens Marathon. We have a limited allocation of guaranteed marathon entries, available exclusively to runners who purchase one of our travel packages. Entries are offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Please note that, under the event organizer’s policies, guaranteed entries cannot be purchased separately and must be booked as part of one of our travel packages.

Guaranteed entries are secured with the purchase of one of the following travel packages (rates are per person, in CAD, and include all applicable taxes):