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Record-breaking 40th Athens Marathon Sends Message of Peace

“Athens Marathon. The Authentic” 2023 breaks new record with 17,000 runners reaching the finish line.

Athens in World Limelight for Marathon Weekend

Runners and visitors from across the globe are in Greece for the 40th anniversary of the historic Athens Marathon this weekend.

Greece Bets on Athens Marathon to Promote Sports Tourism

The Tourism Ministry and SEGAS are looking to work together to promote the “Athens Marathon The Authentic” event and sports tourism in Greece.

Greek Athlete Charalampos Pitsolis Wins 39th Athens Marathon

Greek runner Charalampos Pitsolis is the winner of the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic”.

Runners From Across the Globe Unite in Greece for 39th Athens Marathon

Greece welcomes 45,000 runners from 92 countries for this year’s Athens Marathon on Sunday, November 13.

Greece Prepares to Welcome Runners for the 39th Athens Marathon

Thousands of athletes from across the globe will be participating in the 39th “Athens Marathon, the Authentic” to take place on November 13.

Greek Runner Wins 38th Athens Marathon

Greek runner Konstantinos Gkelaouzos was the first to pass the finish line of the 38th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” on Sunday.

Global Spotlight on Greece as ‘Athens Marathon. The Authentic 2019’ Breaks All Records

Over 60,000 runners from 120 countries showed up in the Greek capital on Sunday, to participate in the 37th “Athens Marathon. The Authentic” event.

Athens Half Marathon to Mark the Launch of Sports Events in Greece for 2019 

The 8th Athens Half Marathon, which this year takes place on March 17, can serve as the spring launch event of all sporting events in Greece, according to the organizers.

Athens Half Marathon 2018 Breaks Last Year’s Record, Authentic Marathon Wins Gold

Some 21,000 sport lovers from 55 countries participated in this year’s Athens Half Marathon 2018 held in the Greek capital.

All Eyes on Greece: Athens Marathon to Welcome Athletes from 101 Countries

Amateur and professional runners from as far Andorra, the Ivory Coast and Antarctica will be in the Greek capital on November 12 to compete in the 35th "Athens Marathon. Τhe Authentic".

Athens Run Ready for Action this Sunday

The time has come for amateur and professional runners to hit the streets for the 30th Athens Run this Sunday.

Athens Revels in Run-up to Marathon with Weeklong Events

The Athens Marathon may be all about running but it’s also about having fun and the Greek capital is ready to usher in the country’s biggest sporting event in style.

Join the 29th Athens Run: It’s for a Good Cause

Organizers are hoping more than 30,000 participants take part in this year’s Athens Run, this Sunday, in order to collect money for a good cause.

On Your Marks… Athens Marathon Set for Action

The 33rd "Athens Marathon. The Authentic", to kick off on November 8, from the ancient site in Marathon, eastern Attica, has attracted more than 43,000 runners from across the globe ready to run the historic race.