Marathonof Athens
Take part in the Athens Marathon and rediscover history. Places are still available on option 1. Options 2 and 3 are fully booked. Whether you're looking for a sporting challenge to Phidippides on his journey from Marathon to Athens, or a touristic adventure by discovering this capital brimming with unique monuments, found nowhere else, you're sure to find what you're looking for 🙂 Planet Tours will take care of organizing your stay, leaving you to prepare your sporting challenge and join our group, who, like you, love to share this experience. and rediscover history. Whether it be on a sporting level by challenging Phidippides on his route which separated him from Athens from Marathon or even on the tourist level by discovering this capital which is full of unique monuments, present nowhere else, you will find your happiness 🙂 Planet Tours takes care of organizing your stay to let you prepare your sporting challenge and join our group, who like you, likes to share this experience.
Marathon
10km
5km
Marathon: 9:00 a.m.
10km: 8h35
5km: 7h45
Marathon: 8h40
10km: 2h15
5km: 1h15
Race registration formalities
- Minimum age :
- Marathon: 18 years old
– 10km: 12 years
– 5km: 12 years - Registration fees :
– Marathon: see PRICES
– 10km: see PRICES
– 5km: see PRICES
Marathon presentation
If you're looking for the deep roots of this legendary racethe Athens Marathon is for you. Get closer to the legend of the marathon and its 42.195 kms that separated Phidippides from the city to announce the victory of the battle against the Persians.
The organization of ATHENS MARATHON has chosen a route whose The starting line is right in the center of the town of the same name. You'll have the opportunity to travel the entire historic route to Athens, and will be transported to the departure point by private bus, so you won't have to wait long on site.
More than a performance, athletes love history that surrounds this event despite its hilly course.The finish will be in the heart of the ancient Panathenaic stadium. The first Olympic Games were held here in 1896. This is the perfect way to round off your sporting challenge with a well-deserved medal.
To keep you supplied, the organizers have set up a water distribution every 2.5 kms. In addition, you'll enjoy solid food from the 15th kilometer onwards. Refreshment points will be spaced at 5 km intervals, and will include bananas and cereal bars. At the start of the race, you'll find a checkroom truck where you can collect your belongings once you've crossed the finish line.
If you prefer take part in the 10 or 5 kmsthe courses will focus on in the city of Athens. It's an opportunity for you to discover the splendours of this city at the same time as running. Visit departures and arrivals of these races will also take place in the ancient Panathenaic stadium which will be the rallying point for all events.
Ideal for runners and companions alike! Note that the 10 kms will take place on Saturday at the end of the day, while the 5 km will take place on Sunday morning, starting at 8.15 am.
The day before the tests, you can pick up bib and T-shirt at the Athens Marathon expo. Our representative will propose a group departure if you wish to join us.
Travel with Planet Tours and enjoy advice from our team of sports enthusiasts off-stage racing.
Course
Prices 2024
Departure direct flights AGEAN (Paris CDG)
Flight with AGEAN on Friday at 11:55 a.m. – Arrival in Athens 4:10 p.m.
Return Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. – Arrival in Paris at 7:55 p.m.
Schedules are indicative and subject to change.
This price includes :
- Return scheduled flight (transavia)
– 4 nights in a 4-star hotel in the city center
– 4 buffet breakfasts
- Transfer in front of our hotel for the start of the marathon
- Round-trip airport/hotel transfers
- airport taxes
- Assistance from our representative and bib pick-up at the hotel
- Planet Tours backpack and jersey offered to runners
These prices do not include :
– Registration for races, Marathon: €55 or €130, 10 Km 45 and 5 km €35
The €55 bib entitles you to a t-shirt and medal.
The bib at 130 € includes backpack, t-shirt, entry to the museum and free card for metro and tram transport)
- Cancellation/loss of luggage insurance: €45 per person/ with HEALTH PROTECTION extension included: €55
– Tourist taxes to be paid directly to the hotel.
Prices per person:
- Double room :680€
- Single room : 950€
• Deposit of half of the trip to be paid upon booking and the balance 75 days before departure.
This option is available for people who wish to travel on their own (airport/hotel transfers not included).
This price includes :
– 4 nights in a 4-star hotel in the city center
– 4 buffet breakfasts
- Transfer in front of our hotel for the start of the marathon
- Assistance from our representative and bib pick-up at the hotel
- Planet Tours backpack and jersey offered to runners
These prices do not include :
– Registration for races, Marathon: €55 or €130, 10 Km 45 and 5 km €35
The €55 bib entitles you to a t-shirt and medal.
The bib at 130 € includes backpack, t-shirt, entry to the museum and free card for metro and tram transport)
- Cancellation/loss of luggage insurance: €45 per person/ with HEALTH PROTECTION extension included: €55
– Delivery of your Planet Tours backpacks and jersey in Mondial Relay: €15 (failing this, you can pick it up at the agency. No bags will be delivered to the hotel)
– Tourist taxes to be paid directly to the hotel.
Prices per person:
- Double room : 480€
- Single room : 740€
• Deposit of half of the trip to be paid upon booking and the balance 75 days before departure.
Our hotel
Athens Tiare Hotel****
TheAthens Tiare Hotel****Our new, fully-equipped hotel will provide you with the comfort you need to rest and run the Athens Marathon in the best possible conditions. To complete the package, our options include buffet breakfasts.
Located right in the center of the ancient city, you can easily discover the city on foot or using the subway network. Athens' most important monuments are all within a 30-minute walk of the hotel.
Come and enjoy Athens and its glorious past with its Unesco world heritage acropolisThe city's most famous landmarks include the Temple of Athena Nikè, the Parthenon, the Propylaea and many other ancient wonders. Enjoy the view from Lycabetta Hill, the city's highest point.
