Athens Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km with up to 336 m D+ in Athens, Greece

Date & StatusNovember 13, 2027 to November 14, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +336 m

Athens Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Athens, GR focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Athletics Label. Key features include City Run, Festive, Culture & History, Kids & Youth Races.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +336 m D+), 10K Athens Run (10 km, +81 m D+), Athens 5K (5 km, +35 m D+), and Course Universitaire 5km (5 km, +35 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 13, 2027 to November 14, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (athensauthenticmarathon.gr).

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+336 m8 m - 243 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
10K Athens RunRoad Running10 km+81 m92 m - 161 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Athens 5KRoad Running5 km+35 m92 m - 126 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course Universitaire 5kmRoad Running5 km+35 m92 m - 126 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+336 m D+
Elevation loss
-268 m D-
Altitude range
8 m - 243 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.4 % / 5.7 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
42.2 km+336 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS38.1511° N, 23.9621° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 243 m above sea level (+336 m D+, -268 m D-)

Peak: 243 m·at 31.4 km·Ø 1.4 %
8 m86 m165 m243 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km243 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Athens Marathon take place?

Athens Marathon takes place in Athens, GR (start area at coordinates 37.9838° N, 23.7275° E). The next edition is officially confirmed from November 13, 2027 to November 14, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Athens Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +336 m D+), 10K Athens Run (10 km, +81 m D+), Athens 5K (5 km, +35 m D+), and Course Universitaire 5km (5 km, +35 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Athens Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +336 m of elevation gain and -268 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 243 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Athens Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (athensauthenticmarathon.gr).