ΔέσεAthens Authentic Marathon
42.2 km · Road
The historic marathon, from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium — the route that started it all.
Running Races — Greece & Europe
From the historic Athens Marathon and mountain races in the Greek highlands to Europe's major marathons and half marathons. Filter by region and type, click a marker or press "Show on map" on a card to focus on a race. Cards are in chronological order — upcoming races first.
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Mountain
Ultra
Athens Half Marathon
21.1 & 5 km · Road
A route through the historic centre of Athens, past dozens of monuments — an ideal first big step before the marathon.
Spartathlon
246 km · Ultramarathon
Legendary ultramarathon: Athens → Sparta, following the footsteps of Pheidippides. One of the toughest races in the world.
Rodopi Ultra Trail (ROUT)
182 km (100 miles) · Mountain ultra
The oldest 100-mile race in Greece, run in semi-autonomy conditions through the Rodopi Mountains National Park.
Olympus Marathon
44 km · Mountain
A demanding mountain race on mythical Mount Olympus, finishing at Prionia.
Zagori Mountain Running
5–80 km · Mountain
Trail running in the stunning Zagori villages, with routes for every level.
Metsovo Ursa Trail
4.6–100 km · Mountain
"On the tracks of the bear": mountain running around Metsovo, from a 4.6 km vertical race to a 100 km ultramarathon.
Thessaloniki Marathon "Alexander the Great"
42.2 km · Road
A marathon in Thessaloniki, dedicated to Alexander the Great — from Pella to the city's waterfront.
Thessaloniki International Night Half Marathon
21.1 / 10 / 5 km · Road
A night running festival starting from Aristotelous Square — one of the biggest races in the country.
Ioannina Lake Run
30 / 10 / 5 km · Road
A popular race around Lake Pamvotida, with beautiful views.
Rhodes International Marathon
42.2 km & shorter · Road
A marathon against the backdrop of Rhodes' medieval old town and the sea.
Messinia Challenge (formerly Navarino Challenge)
21.1 / 10 / 5 km · Road / Beach
A sports & wellness event in Messinia (Costa Navarino & Pylos), with activities for the whole family.
Crete Marathon (Chania)
42.2 / 10 / 5 km · Road
A marathon in Chania, against the backdrop of Cretan nature and the sea.
Spetses Mini Marathon
25 / 10 / 5 km · Road
A racing weekend on Spetses: the classic 25 km loop of the island, shorter distances and swimming races.
Byzantine Race
49.6 km · Road
A 49.6 km road race in Megara, running through pistachio and olive groves along the Alepochori coast.
Nafplio Marathon
42.2 km · Road
A marathon loop through Nafplio, covering the half-marathon circuit twice.
Dolichos Delphi–Olympia Ultra Race
255 km · Ultramarathon
A 255 km ultra race linking Delphi to Ancient Olympia within a 48-hour limit, crossing Central Greece into the Peloponnese.
Corfu Mountain Trail
12–103 km · Mountain
Mountain trail running on Corfu with four distances from 12 to 103 km, through olive groves and mountain paths across the island.
Olympia Marathon
42.2 / 21 / 10 / 3 km · Road
An international road race in Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games — runners cross the very grounds where ancient Olympians once competed.
Faethon Skyrace
14–23 km · Mountain (up to +1,800m)
A Skyrunning mountain race starting from Kokkinopilos, Elassona, on the western slopes of Mount Olympus, reaching 2,520m altitude — part of the Greek ITRA Championship.
Rome Marathon
42.2 km · Road
A museum of a course: start and finish at the Colosseum, passing the Vatican, Piazza Navona and the whole Eternal City.
Lisbon Half Marathon
21.1 km · Road
A unique start on the 25 de Abril Bridge overlooking the Tagus — one of the fastest half marathons in the world.
London Marathon
42.2 km · Road · World Marathon Major
One of the six World Marathon Majors: Greenwich → Tower Bridge → Buckingham Palace, with an unmatched atmosphere and a ballot for entry.
Paris Marathon
42.2 km · Road
Start on the Champs-Élysées, running past the Louvre, the Seine and the Eiffel Tower — one of Europe's biggest marathons.
Vienna City Marathon
42.2 / 21.1 km · Road
Past Schönbrunn, the Prater and the Ring — marathon and half marathon with music all along the course.
Prague Marathon
42.2 km · Road
Start in the Old Town Square and a crossing of Charles Bridge — one of the most beautiful courses in Europe.
Berlin Marathon
42.2 km · Road · World Marathon Major
The fastest course in the world — more world records have fallen here than anywhere else. Finish under the Brandenburg Gate.
Copenhagen Half Marathon
21.1 km · Road
A flat, fast course through central Copenhagen with a huge field — ideal for a half marathon personal best.
Not held in 2026 — Copenhagen hosts the World Athletics Road Running Championships instead. Back in September 2027.
Amsterdam Marathon
42.2 / 21.1 km · Road
Start and finish in the 1928 Olympic Stadium, with a course along the Amstel river — fast and scenic.
Valencia Marathon
42.2 km · Road
The "city of running": a lightning-fast, flat course with a spectacular finish over the water at the City of Arts and Sciences.
Barcelona Marathon
42.2 km · Road
A course through Barcelona's landmarks, from the Sagrada Família to Camp Nou.
Rotterdam Marathon
42.2 km · Road
One of Europe's fastest marathon courses, known for the many records set on its flat streets.
Florence Marathon
42.2 km · Road
Start and finish at Piazza del Duomo, running through Florence's Renaissance city centre.
Venice Marathon
42.2 / 21.1 / 10 km · Road
Starting at Villa Pisani, the course crosses the Veneto mainland and a floating pontoon bridge before finishing near St Mark's Square.
Dates and registration change every year — the links take you to the official/up-to-date information for each race.