Athens Marathon. The original one!

If running the Marathon, was one of your New Year’s resolutions, you better start the training soon! Reach out, touch the history, and become a part of the original Marathon, the Athens Marathon. The history had begun in 490 BC when the Greek soldier Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to bring the news of victory over the Persians. To honor the legendary messenger first organized Marathon was held in Athens in 1896 at the first Olympic Games of the modern era.

Now, every year on the 13th and 14th of November, athletes are welcome to join the run following the very steps of Pheidippides. This 26.2 miles (42 km) race can be one of the bucket list accomplishments! Not everybody can set athletic goals that high, so for the sports enthusiast, there is an option to power walk those 26.2 miles or join smaller races of 6.2 (10 km) and 3.1miles (5 km).

Whatever route you decide to run, we can help you to register and accommodate your stay. We recommend arriving a couple of days earlier and getting acclimatized and of course, discovering Athens. Even if you visited Athens before, there is always room for discovery!

Have a look at the suggested itinerary below, and remember, we can adjust it exactly to your taste and budget!

Day 1. Meet our driver at the airport and arrive at your hotel in the heart of Athens.
Day 2. Start discovering with a half-day walking tour through the city center with our knowledgeable guide and visit Parthenon and Acropolis Museum.
Day 3. Day at leisure, prepare for the race.
Day 4. The race. We will assure the transfers to the race for you and your supporters if needed.
Day 5-6 (or as many as you like). Celebrate your accomplishment with a city food tour or an authentic dinner with a family. Or maybe treat yourself to a couple of days on the Athenian riviera at the beautiful property with SPA. Let us know how you want to commemorate this milestone!