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Athens Authentic Marathon

Dimokratias 1, Marathonas 190 07, Greece

Sun 10th November 2024

Starting at 09:00

1 charity place

£50.00

Organiser's Description

The Athens Marathon is recognized as the original marathon course and it was the same course used in the 2004 Olympics held in Athens. In 1896 the organizing committee who revived the modern Olympics, were inspired by the bravery of the Athenians at the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C., as well as the legend of the messenger who ran from the town of Marathon to Athens with the news of victory. The Athens Marathon starts near the battle field area at Marathon and finishes in the magnificent all marble Panathenaic Stadium that was built for the first modern Olympics of 1896, it is a short distance from the Acropolis. You will be running in the footsteps of the ancient heroes and legends who gave birth to western civilization. Those who are familiar with the detailed rich history think of running it as if it were a pilgrimage; an experience they’ll never forget.

Charity places

  • Rethink Mental illness

    Our goal is to make sure everyone severely affected by mental illness has a good quality of life.

    Athens Authentic Marathon

    £50.00

    Minimum Pledge

    £1,250.00

    Booking for more than 1?

Course Details

on the day

STARTING TIME:
9:00 AM at the ancient battlefield in the town of Marathon. Apostolos Greek Tours delivers you to the starting line in a comfortable chartered bus, so that you can start the day preparing yourself to run your best.

OTHER:
You must be at least 18 years old to enter the Athens Marathon. There is no qualifying time. The course is open for 8 hours.

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