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13 Long Run Routes in Athens (13 km+)

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13 routes of 13 km or more in Athens, suitable for weekend long runs and marathon build-up weeks. They range from 13.2 km to 43.5 km, climbing between 18 m and 568 m.

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13 Long Run Routes in Athens (13 km+)

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
26.7 km439 m443 mPreview-
17.8 km200 m200 mPreview-
34.1 km568 m568 mPreview-
15.5 km257 m254 mPreview-
42.4 km327 m261 mPreview-
19.2 km310 m301 mPreview-
13.2 km128 m104 mPreview-
13.3 km219 m221 mPreview-
14.9 km18 m18 mPreview-
16.1 km108 m108 mPreview-

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Running long in Athens

Building the long run

Long runs work best on continuous, uninterrupted terrain. Urban roads, park paths, and mixed city surfaces. Plan water stops in advance — most of these routes pass drinking fountains or shops, but not reliably in the outer sections.

Marathon and half-marathon blocks

Progress the long run by no more than 10–15% per week, and keep one route constant so you can compare weeks honestly. Repeating a loop twice is usually easier to fuel than a single point-to-point.

Safety on longer efforts

Check traffic flow, sidewalks, and route lighting before your run.

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