The Expo is on Friday and Saturday in the Taekwondo Hall Falirou
After the start, the road descends a little, but after one kilometre the road climbs slowly. This takes up to the 6 km point. The last 4 km are descending towards the stadium.
07 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025
On the same day of the marathon the 10km from Athens will be run. This race, which takes place in the morning, starts at the National Garden and runs through the heart of the Greek capital towards Syntagma Square. Here the runners make a right turn to the finish in the Panathinaikon stadium, where the modern Olympic Games took place for the first time. The course is challenging with quite a few altimeters. But supported by the public you are on your way to a wonderful experience.
Globalrunning.com offers you a package with a guaranteed runner’s bib, accommodation and a breakfast run, after marathon meeting and a tour guide. Furthermore, we offer the possibility that family members or friends can travel with you as companions and together you can enjoy this event.
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The Expo is on Friday and Saturday in the Taekwondo Hall Falirou
After the start, the road descends a little, but after one kilometre the road climbs slowly. This takes up to the 6 km point. The last 4 km are descending towards the stadium.
The map below shows the locations of the start & finish, our hotels of choice and the expo location. Underneath the map, there are two buttons which show the course and elevation maps of the event.
LegendFriday, 07 November 2025
Today the great adventure begins. You will fly to Athens. After arriving at the airport, you will be met by staff from Globalrunning who will accompany you during the transfer to your hotel.
Saturday, 08 November 2025
The day starts with an off-leash clinic of about 45 minutes (including stretching). There is time throughout the day to explore the city on your own. For example, you can take a look at the Acropolis of Athens, an ancient Greek temple. Tonight a pasta party for marathon participants. The 10km participants will start their lap of the Greek capital tonight! Don't make it too late this evening as the buses to Marathon leave early the next morning.
Sunday, 09 November 2025
The big day has arrived! Everyone will be picked up early in the morning by the bus, which leaves from the metro station. This bus will take you to the town of Marathon, where the start is also located. When you finish in Athens, you will receive a medal, a certificate and a cool t-shirt! You can plan the rest of the day as you like or just relax after your great achievement. At the end of the afternoon, we look back on the marathon via an after-marathon drink.
Monday, 10 November 2025
Day at leisure. You can visit the highlights of Athens.
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
The day everyone returns home. Around 2pm is the transfer to the airport for the return trip. Everyone is a medal, a certificate, a t-shirt and a unique experience richer! We wish you well at home, on behalf of Team Globalrunning until the next destination and thank you for trusting our organisation!
We do not offer transport for this arrangement by default. However, we do offer the option to book flights with us. Prices will vary if you choose to make use of our service.
The 4-star Hotel Ilissos combines pleasant facilities with a fantastic location in Athens. From the rooftop garden of the hotel you have a beautiful view of the Parthenon, while the hotel is only one and a half kilometres away. The Sygrou Fix tram and metro station is about an 8-minute walk from the hotel. From this metro station, among others, buses leave in the morning for the start of the marathon, while the finish line is only one stop away (near the Acropolis).
The Illisos is easily accessible by private or public transport. The many sights and the rest of the city are therefore easy to visit. The hotel's soundproofed rooms are stylishly furnished with attractive interiors and offer comfort and convenience. For example, the rooms have a fridge and air conditioning. In the morning you can enjoy the daily breakfast buffet which is freshly prepared for guests. Mediterranean and international dishes are served in the hotel's restaurant. Hotel Ilissos is an excellent choice for a stay in Athens during the marathon weekend.
The Athenaeum Grand Hotel is located a stone's throw from the historic centre of Athens and has direct access to the commercial areas and beyond. The hotel welcomes you to a modern building with a beautiful design where you can enjoy impeccable 4-star hospitality.
The rooms and suites are equipped with hardwood floors, carefully chosen furniture and soft colours. Each room has a modern bathroom with a shower cabin, hairdryer and free toiletries. There is also a flat-screen TV. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and has its own restaurant.
The Athenaeum Grand will host the pasta party on Saturday evening. From the hotel it is about a 10-15 minute walk to the metro station where the buses to the Maraton start.
Athens, formerly one of the world's most influential civilizations, is the center of all the world's centers. Still today the traces of Greek antiquity can be seen everywhere in the city. For example, the Acropolis towers far above the city, and in the Panathinaikos Stadium, where the first Olympic Games were held, you can relive the country's sports history. In the oldest neighborhood of Athens, the Plaka, you can enjoy the atmosphere and contemporary culture, where tasting the Greek cuisine is obviously a must. Besides the rich culture and history, Athens also offers great shopping possibilities, for example at the Monastiraki market or in the modern shopping street Ermou Street. The Greek capital Athens is fascinating from beginning to end.