Athens Marathon

Ano Souli, Attica, Greece

26.3 miles (42.3 km) · 978 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · Race

Route facts

Distance	26.3 mi (42.3 km)
Elevation gain	978 ft (298 m)
Average gain	37 ft per mile (7 m per km)
Longest climb	8.4 mi, 683 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	5%
Runnable	100% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Back-loaded climb
Difficulty score	1.2 of 100
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	93%
Mild uphill	5%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	1%

Questions about Athens Marathon

How much elevation gain does Athens Marathon have?

Athens Marathon has 978 ft (298 m) of elevation gain over 26.3 miles (42.3 km). That averages 37 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Athens Marathon?

The difficulty score for Athens Marathon is 1.2 of 100. That is harder than 14.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Athens Marathon?

The longest climb on Athens Marathon runs 8.4 miles (13.4 km) and gains 683 ft (208 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 5%.