Athens Marathon (Greece)
Race Day Weather
Warm finish, moderate headwinds
Runners will face a warm start at 61°F, rising to 70°F at the finish. Moderate headwinds will be present throughout, especially from miles 12 to 26, impacting pacing strategies. With humidity at 66%, it’s advisable to start conservatively and hydrate frequently, particularly in the middle miles where the weather may feel more challenging. The finish will be notably warmer than the start, so adjusting gear or hydration plans may be necessary.
The finish is 17 miles from the start, so we look at it at 2 points, not just the start line. In a typical year, at 9:00/mi, you start at 61° and finish around 12:25 PM in 70°.
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Race Info
The Athens Authentic Marathon runs from the town of Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, retracing the route of the ancient messenger legend. The course climbs steadily through Pikermi and Pallini before a long downhill into the stadium's final stretch on its tartan track, one of the toughest mid-race climbs of any major marathon. It is a World Athletics Label Road Race held annually in early November and also serves as the Greek national marathon championship. The men's course record is 2:10:34, set by Edwin Kiptoo in 2023. Wikipedia
