The Athens Marathon is like no other on Earth. According to legend, it covers the same ground that the Athenian messenger Phiedippides ran when he brought news of victory from the battlefield of Marathon 2,500 years ago. When you run the Athens Marathon, you run in the very footsteps of the ancient gods and heros that gave birth to western civilization. The finish line is in Athens’ magnificent Olympic Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. Those who run the Athens Marathon say it is an experience they’ll never forget.
The Athens Marathon is recognized as the original marathon course and it was the same course used in the 2004 Olympics held in Athens.
HNMS ( Hellenic National Meteorological Service ) supports the Athens International Marathon with general weather forecast of the greater Athens area (Attica)
See the weather forecast in text here
Also weather forecast with maps here
Participating in the Athens “Authentic” Marathon is a unique opportunity to experience and race in the center of culture and sports. Running along with thousands of people you can be part in this majestic celebration.
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