Athens Marathon (Greece)

Athens, Greece · November 8, 2026

62°·71° high·Breezy·Dry

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Race Day Weather

62°at start

71° high

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Dry

Warm up, steady winds

Runners will face a start-line temperature of 62°F, rising to 71°F by the finish. Winds will be a steady SSW at 12 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, creating potential headwind challenges. With humidity at 69%, maintaining hydration and pacing conservatively is crucial as temperatures rise.

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The Athens Classic Marathon is an annual marathon road race held in Athens, Greece, normally in early November (the second Sunday of November), since 1972. It also often serves as Greece's national marathon championships. The race attracted 43,000 competitors in 2015 of which 16,000 were for the 42.195 kilometre (26.2 mile) course, both numbers being an all-time record for the event. The rest of the runners competed in the concurrent 5 and 10 kilometres road races and the racewalking contest. Wikipedia

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Athens Marathon (Greece)?

The 2026 Athens Marathon (Greece) will be held on Sunday November 8, 2026.

Is the Athens Marathon (Greece) a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Athens Marathon (Greece) is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Athens Marathon (Greece)?

The forecast calls for a high of 72°F and a low of 60°F with a 3% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 22 years of data

Avg Temp

67°F

L:55° H:68°

RunScore

Conditions

Rain Freq

14%

3 of 22 yrs

Wind8mph

Dew50°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Athens Marathon (Greece) Clearing in the afternoon. 2025	64°/75°	-	61°
2024 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	55°/64°	-	41°
2023 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	59°/73°	-	51°
2022 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2022	50°/68°	-	49°
2021 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	57°/64°	-	51°
2019 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain. 2019	63°/71°	Light	59°
2018 Athens Marathon (Greece) Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2018	50°/68°	-	49°
2017 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	58°/71°	-	58°
2016 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	60°/68°	-	36°
2015 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	55°/68°	-	44°
2014 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2014	54°/68°	Light	54°
2013 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	50°/72°	-	54°
2012 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	54°/66°	-	45°
2011 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	47°/49°	-	37°
2010 Athens Marathon (Greece) Clear conditions throughout the day. 2010	49°/65°	-	43°
2009 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain in the morning and afternoon. 2009	60°/66°	Light	58°
2008 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2008	59°/67°	-	46°
2007 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2007	56°/65°	-	53°
2005 Athens Marathon (Greece) Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2005	50°/66°	-	43°
2004 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2004	53°/68°	-	51°
2003 Athens Marathon (Greece) Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2003	65°/75°	-	63°
2002 Athens Marathon (Greece) Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2002	55°/74°	-	55°

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