As of 24 Oct 2026, 08:01 (UTC+7)
The 43rd Athens Marathon The Authentic takes place on Sunday 8 November 2026. It is organised by SEGAS, the Hellenic Athletics Federation. The race starts at the Historic Start Venue in Marathon town and finishes inside the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. If you are in Athens that weekend, check the organiser’s spectators’ guide before you set out.
Visiting Athens for the Athens Marathon? Organisers and transport operators share entry times, route changes and closures online. A Greece eSIM, set up before you travel, lets you check those updates and find your way on the day. Always follow official and organiser instructions.
Below is what the organiser has confirmed so far: the date, the start and finish, and the route through the eastern suburbs into the city. For anything time-sensitive, use the official pages linked in this article.
When and where is the Athens Marathon 2026?
Date and organiser
The marathon is on Sunday 8 November 2026. It is the 43rd edition of the Athens Marathon The Authentic, and it is organised by SEGAS, the Hellenic Athletics Federation.
Start in Marathon, finish at the Panathenaic Stadium
The race starts at the Historic Start Venue in Marathon town. It finishes inside the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
The route, from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium
The organiser describes the full course on its marathon race page. In short, it runs like this.
The first kilometres: Marathonos Avenue, the Tomb area and Nea Makri
Runners leave Marathon town along Marathonos Avenue and pass through the area of the Tomb. The course then goes through Nea Makri and on past the Rafina junction.
Through the eastern suburbs: Pikermi, Pallini, Gerakas and Agia Paraskevi
Next, the route passes through Pikermi and Pallini. From Gerakas it reaches the Stavros junction, and then continues to Agia Paraskevi.
Into the city: Messogeion Avenue, Vasilissis Sofias Avenue and the Stadium
The route follows Messogeion Avenue through Chalandri and Cholargos to the Katechaki junction. It then takes Michalakopoulou Avenue and Feidippidou Street to Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, past Eleftherias Park. The last stretch runs along Irodou Attikou Street to the Panathenaic Stadium.
Getting around Athens on race weekend
We are not listing times or affected streets here, because official details can change.
Check the organiser’s spectators’ guide before you travel, and local announcements closer to race day. The organiser also publishes a marathon week programme.
Planning the rest of your trip? See our guide to paying for transport in Greece, and read how to choose an eSIM for Greece.
What to do
- Read the organiser’s spectators’ guide before you set out, and check it again on race day.
- Watch for local announcements closer to race day before you cross the city.
- Save your tickets, bookings and hotel address offline on your phone.
- Agree a meeting point with your group in case you get separated.
- Arrange data before you arrive so you can navigate and meet your group in the crowds. Choose a Greece eSIM plan
Frequently asked questions
When is the Athens Marathon 2026?
The 43rd Athens Marathon The Authentic takes place on Sunday 8 November 2026.
Who organises the Athens Marathon?
SEGAS, the Hellenic Athletics Federation, organises the race.
Where does the Athens Marathon start and finish?
It starts at the Historic Start Venue in Marathon town and finishes inside the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
How long is the Athens Marathon route?
The course runs from Marathon town to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. Check the official distance and route details on the organiser’s marathon race page.
Where can I check road closures and start times?
Check the organiser’s spectators’ guide and local announcements closer to race day. We do not list times here, because official details can change.
Official sources
- Athens Marathon The Authentic: official website
- Athens Marathon The Authentic: marathon race page and route
- Athens Marathon The Authentic: spectators’ guide
- Athens Marathon The Authentic: marathon week programme
- SEGAS (Hellenic Athletics Federation): 43rd Athens Marathon event page (Greek)
This article is for travel planning only and is not official guidance. Details may change. Always check the organiser’s pages and local announcements before you travel.
Photo: Panathenaic Stadium, Athens. Jakub Hałun / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0, resized
