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Running Races in Athens: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Athens2 established annual road races in Athens. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Athens
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Marathon. The Authentic | Marathon, 10K, 5K | November | The original route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium; a long, unrelenting climb from 17 km to 31 km. |
| Athens Half Marathon | Half marathon, 5K | March | Spring half finishing in the marble Panathenaic Stadium. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Athens use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Athens?
- Athens Marathon. The Authentic (Marathon, 10K, 5K), normally held in November. The original route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium; a long, unrelenting climb from 17 km to 31 km.
- Are there 10K races in Athens?
- Yes. Athens Marathon. The Authentic (November).
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.