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The Athens Marathon, "The Authentic," follows the historic original route from the town of Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, commemorating the legend of Pheidippides. Course Highlights The Athens Marathon course is renowned for being the original path run by the messenger Pheidippides in 490 BC to announce the Greek victory over the Persians. The race begins in the historic town of Marathon, near the ancient battlefield, where runners gather in a serene, rural setting. Shortly after the start, participants pass

The Spartathlon is a historic 246km ultramarathon from Athens to Sparta that retraces the ancient path taken by the messenger Pheidippides. Course Highlights The Spartathlon is a point-to-point journey that traverses some of Greece's most historic landscapes. The race begins at the foot of the iconic Acropolis in Athens, where runners gather in the early dawn light. From the capital, the route follows the coast towards the Corinth Canal, offering sweeping views of the Saronic Gulf. After crossing into the Peloponnese, athletes