Athens 10K

The Athens 10K delivers Olympic tradition from the marathon's spiritual home. Runners navigate through the Greek capital where competitive distance running was born in 490 BCE. November's mild Mediterranean autumn creates ideal racing conditions as participants experience both ancient monuments and modern Athens. The challenging course features serious hills while providing continuous cultural significance including the Panathenaic Stadium from the 1896 Olympics. Greek spectators create an atmosphere of historic appreciation as participants connect with the very roots of athletic competition. This significant race captures Athens' distinctive character—classically important yet vibrantly modern—offering a quintessential Greek running experience in the original Olympic city.