On the morning of November 9th, 2025, the historic battlefield of Marathon awakens under the golden Greek sun. A soft breeze sweeps across the plains as thousands of runners prepare to retrace a path steeped in legend. This is the Athens Marathon—42.195 kilometers of challenge, history, and glory.
The marathon originates from ancient Greece, inspired by the soldier Pheidippides, who ran from Marathon to Athens—about 42 km—to announce victory over the Persians. Running this race is more than just a feat of endurance. It's a tribute to the human spirit, woven into the very soil of Greece, tracing the footsteps of the first marathoner.
Greece Marathon 2025
Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
Start Line: Town of Marathon
Finish Line: Panathenaic Stadium, Athens
Marathons in Greece
The Athens course is famously demanding, with a total ascent of 383m and descent of 334m. It tests not just your legs — but your mindset.
KM 0–5: Slight downhill, great for warming up
KM 5–16: Rolling hills (+120m), keep a steady rhythm
KM 16–18: Steep downhill—stay in control
KM 18–31: The toughest part—long climbs (+256m) through Pikermi and Gerakas, including the infamous Pallini hill and Stavros junction
KM 31–42: Descending to Athens, passing key landmarks like Freedom Park, the U.S. Embassy, Syntagma Square, and finally, the Panathenaic Stadium
Map of Greece Marathon
The final 170 meters inside the stadium—where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896—are unforgettable. It's not just a finish line. It's a finish in history.
Weather in Greece Marathon
November in Athens is mild, with average temps ranging from 12°C to 20°C. However, the midday sun can be intense—especially on reflective surfaces and open roads. Not only for Marathon, traveling Greece in winter will surprise you more than you think.
Pro Marathon Packing List:
Running shoes, clothing, sunglasses, caps & sunscreen...
Energy Gels: Plan your nutrition around key water stations
Running Sunglasses: Your Invisible Armor
In a marathon in Greece with relentless climbs, glaring reflections, sudden gusts, and ever-changing light, a good pair of running sunglasses is an essential gear to accompany you through the tough journey.
1. Blocks harsh sunlight, helping you avoid squinting on reflective white roads
2. Enhances contrast so you can see the terrain, elevation shifts, and aid stations more clearly. MythGreece Eyewear has high-quality polarized lenses, offering the best vision.
3. Shields your eyes from wind and dust, especially in descents and mountain passes. Wrap-around running sunglasses are the best sunglasses for running, especially long-distance marathons. Softball sunglasses are also popular with the pro runners.
4. Ultralight and non-slip nose pads and temple grips (rubber or silicone) keep the sunglasses stable during motion.
5. Impact-resistance lenses and scratch-resistance coating - durable nylon lenses
Lightweight Sunglasses for Running
Best running sunglasses women
Hinthial - Wrap around lightweight sunglasses
Hinthial - Wrap around green sunglasses
Running sunglasses mens
TANNING - Lightweight sunglasses
Trunk Bay - Black rectangle sunglasses (anti-slip)
Asia's New Running Trend: The Rise of Pacing Coaches
In Asia, a new profession is emerging alongside the marathon boom: personal pacers.
These are experienced runners who accompany newcomers on race day—one-on-one—to help them set the right pace, manage energy, and push through "the wall." More and more first-time marathoners are hiring them to train safely, finish strong, and even beat personal records.
"We're hitting an uphill—keep your center of gravity steady, don't lean too low."
"Hang in there—just 3 more kilometers and we hit the downhill. Stay in the pace."
"You've already run 30 kilometers—that's farther than most. Now it's time for us to finish strong."
It's a growing sign that running is no longer just a sport—it's becoming a shared journey.
Travel Notes: Turn Your Race Into a Cultural Trip
After-race Sightseeing: Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, and National Archaeological Museum after the race.
Official website: [athensauthenticmarathon.gr]
MythGreece Eyewear: Authentic High Class Greek Sunglasses
Inspired by Greek legend and engineered for endurance, MythGreece sunglasses are made for runners who demand clarity, stability, and style on every step of their journey.
Whether you're racing up the hills of Pikermi or flying through the streets of Athens, MythGreece offers:
100% UVA/UVB protection
Feather-light acetate frames with anti-slip fit
Lightweight and impact-resistance lens -- Nylon lenses clarity
Cultural design inspired by ancient Greek geometry
From the starting line in Marathon to the historic stones of the Panathenaic Stadium, MythGreece sunglasses are your trusted companion every step of the way.
