Athens Marathon 2026: dates and races
The 43rd Athens Marathon, The Authentic, will take place on 7–8 November 2026. The 1.2 km and 5 km races are held on Saturday, while the 10 km race and Marathon take place on Sunday.
The race weekend
The official Athens Marathon site places the city races on Saturday, 7 November and the two longer races on Sunday, 8 November.
The listed start times come from the official race programme that was published and accessible during the 31 August fact check.
Confirmed race programme
- Kids Race 1.2K — Saturday, 7 November at 16:00
- 5K Road Race — Saturday, 7 November at 17:00
- Universities Night Run 5K — Saturday, 7 November at 20:00
- 10K Road Race — Sunday, 8 November at 08:00
- Marathon Race — Sunday, 8 November at 08:30
Registration deadline
The official individual-registration page sets 25 September 2026 as the final date for registration closure, cancellation and registration management.
The system may close earlier when the participation limit for a race is reached. A future deadline therefore does not guarantee current availability in every category.
What Bib2Bib does not mirror as permanent data
Bib2Bib does not treat prices, remaining capacity or race-week logistics as permanent facts because they can change.
Athletes should use the official event pages for bib collection, transport to the start, participation terms and last-minute updates.
Controlling source
The canonical listing should link the official event hub, race programme and registration page. If a change is announced, the newest organiser update takes priority.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 Athens Marathon?
The event takes place on 7–8 November 2026. The Marathon starts at 08:30 on Sunday, 8 November.
When is the 10K race?
The official programme schedules it for Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 08:00.
When do registrations close?
No later than 25 September 2026, although a race may close earlier when its participation limit is reached.
Are the start times confirmed?
Yes. The times in this article were shown on the official race programme on 31 August 2026. They should still be rechecked before race day for newer announcements.