Athens Marathon. The Authentic takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Marathon, Greece. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- Start
- Marathon 🇬🇷
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 4-week plan to Athens Marathon. The Authentic
The Peak phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Athens Marathon. The Authentic marathon starts in Marathon and finishes at Panathenaic Stadium in Athens.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
3:45–4:30
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Athens Marathon. The Authentic is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Athens Marathon. The Authentic?
Athens Marathon. The Authentic takes place on Sun, Nov 8, 2026 in Marathon, Greece.
How long is Athens Marathon. The Authentic?
The main route is 42.2 km.
Who is Athens Marathon. The Authentic for?
Athens Marathon. The Authentic is open to all participants.
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