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Athens2026

Sun, 8 Nov 2026 · Athens · 6 days

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6 days to go

Marathon start
09:00
Typical race day
17°C (63°F)

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Distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Hilly
Climb
300 m
Layout
Point to point
Time limit
8 h
Race day
17°C (63°F)

The route of the legend: from the town of Marathon to Athens, with a long climb from 10 to 31 km, then downhill into the marble Panathenaic Stadium.

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  1. Entries open1 Feb 2026
  2. Entries close31 Oct 2026
  3. Race day8 Nov 2026
Entry fee
€90

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Fri, Nov 6
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Mon, Nov 9
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