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Make history at the Athens Marathon 2026!<\/h2>\r\nThe Athens Marathon is inspired by the Ancient Greek legend of Pheidippides, a messenger who is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to bring news of the Greek victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon. This is your opportunity to run the original marathon route, following in those victorious steps.\r\n\r\nRated by Runners World UK as one of the 100 best races in the world (handpicked by a panel of athletes and experts in 2022), the Athens Marathon 2026 will give you the opportunity to experience the wonder of this city while feeling the buzz of a marathon event<\/a>\r\n\r\nRun through history with more than 43,000 runners and 80,000 spectators at the Athens Marathon 2026!","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Daily breakfast included and dinner on Saturday","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":"Guidance and support from our team. Welcome drink and post-race celebration"},"transfers":{"detail":"Airport transfers included","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":"Trip extension available upon request"},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"3 nights in a centrally located 4* hotel"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":"Guaranteed race entry with a choice of distance available"},"celebration_party":{"detail":"Post-race celebration","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":""},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":"Race pack delivery to your hotel (when booking entry & package with MTT)"},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":""},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":""}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1329},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1328},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1330},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1326},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1327},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":1324}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Athens Marathon Package","package_duration":"3 Nights","package_dates":"6 November - 9 November 2026","package_days":[{"day_title":"Friday 6 November 2026","day_content":"Arrival Day and Reception\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you arrive in Athens there will be a private transfer to take you from the airport to your hotel, Athens Tiare. Check-in is at 13:00. If your room is not available upon your arrival, they will hold your bags should you wish to start exploring! Tonight, join us for a welcome drink and get together at the hotel, which offers the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get to know fellow runners..."},{"day_title":"Saturday 7 November 2026","day_content":"Shake-out Run, 5K race and Pre-race Dinner<\/strong>\r\n\r\nIn the morning Marathon Tours & Travel invite you to join us in the hotel lobby before leaving for an orientation run. It will acquaint you with the local area and shake-out any travel tiredness. The run will be an easy 5k route at a pace comfortable for all fitness levels.\r\n\r\nThe rest of today is free for you to explore the city.\r\n\r\nTonight, we will gather for a pre-race pasta dinner at the hotel.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast and dinner included)<\/em>\r\n\r\nNote to the Official 5K Athens Road Race Runners:<\/strong> The 5K starts at 17:00 and it is requested you be at the starting area by 16:30 at the latest. A walking transfer will be provided from the hotel to the starting area, which is approximately a 20-minute walk away. The walk back to the hotel from the finish at the stadium is approximately 30 minutes, or 15 minutes on public transport. Please join us after the run for dinner."},{"day_title":"Sunday 8 November 2026","day_content":"Race Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nAfter an early breakfast a private bus transfer will be leaving at 06:00 to take you to the marathon race start. For those running the 10K, the race will start later this morning. At 07:00am there will be a walking transfer to the 10K starting area, which will take approximately 20 minutes. The walk back to the hotel from the finish at the stadium is approximately 30 minutes, or 15 minutes on public transport.\r\n\r\nAfter a momentous day on the 10K or marathon course, please join your Marathon Tours & Travel host for a post-race celebration - the first drink is on us!\r\n\r\n(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday 9 November 2026","day_content":"Departure Day<\/strong>\r\n\r\nThe hotel check-out time is at 11:00 and airport transfer services will be provided. If you would like to stay longer, please contact us<\/a> to book extra nights in advance.\r\n\r\n(Breakfast included)<\/em>"}]}],"event_extensions":"Pre-race extension: <\/strong>Classical Tour with Meteora + 1 Night at Athens Tiare 02\/11\/26 \u2013 06\/11\/26\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\nDescription:<\/strong> This journey begins with a scenic drive along the coastal road to the Corinth Canal for a brief stop, followed by a visit to the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Continuing to Nauplion and then to the archaeological wonders of Mycenae including the famed Tomb of Agamemnon you travel onward through Tripolis and Megalopolis to reach Olympia for an overnight stay with dinner. The next day includes visits to Olympia\u2019s Archaeological Site, the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the museum before driving through Eliad and Achaia and crossing the impressive Rion\u2013Antirion bridge. Passing through Nafpactos and Itea, you arrive in Delphi for dinner and an overnight stay. On the third day, you explore Delphi\u2019s Archaeological Site and Museum in the morning before departing for Kalambaka, near the Meteora rock formations, where you spend the night with dinner included. The final day features an inspiring visit to the Meteora monasteries, renowned for their dramatic setting and Byzantine art before returning to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, and a short stop at Thermopylae, arriving in the evening.\r\n\r\nIncludes:<\/strong>\r\n