Weather
Climate Avg| Time | Temp | Dew Pt | Humidity | Wind | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 56.3 – 59°F | 54° Nice | 78 – 92% | 6 mph NW | Partly cloudy |
| 8:00 AM | 56.2 – 60.4°F | 54° Nice | 79 – 91% | 7 mph W | Partly cloudy |
| 9:00 AM | 61.5 – 61.5°F | 56° OK | 83 – 83% | 4 mph S | Drizzle |
| 10:00 AM | 56.9 – 56.9°F | 47° Ideal | 70 – 70% | 2 mph SW | Partly cloudy |
| 11:00 AM | 61.2 – 61.2°F | 46° Ideal | 58 – 58% | 5 mph N | Clear sky |
| Finish | 63.9 – 63.9°F | 44° Ideal | 49 – 49% | 7 mph N | Clear sky |
Based on 3-year average for this date. Real forecast available in 99 days.
Elevation Profile
Course Stats
Mile Splits
| Mile | Grade |
|---|---|
| 1 | -1.2% |
| 2 | -0.3% |
| 3 | -0.4% |
| 4 | +0.1% |
| 5 | +0.0% |
| 6 | +0.4% |
| 7 | +1.4% |
| 8 | +1.3% |
| 9 | +0.4% |
| 10 | +1.5% |
| 11 | -3.2% |
| 12 | +0.7% |
| 13 | +2.7% |
| 14 | +1.4% |
| 15 | +1.1% |
| 16 | +2.5% |
| 17 | +1.3% |
| 18 | +0.6% |
| 19 | +1.4% |
| 20 | -0.1% |
| 21 | -1.4% |
| 22 | -0.6% |
| 23 | -1.3% |
| 24 | -1.2% |
| 25 | -2.0% |
| 26 | -1.3% |
| 27 | -0.7% |
RM Difficulty Index
Race-Day Weather History
Race-morning conditions on this date over the past 6 years: median 60°F with a 57°F dew point and 5 mph wind. 3 of 6 years were warm enough to slow race pace.
| Year | Temp | Dew Pt | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62°F | 57°F | 6 mph | — | Drizzle |
| 2024 | 58°F | 49°F | 13 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2023 | 62°F | 57°F | 4 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2021 | 57°F | 56°F | 2 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
| 2019 | 68°F | 61°F | 11 mph | — | Drizzle |
| 2017 | 57°F | 54°F | 4 mph | — | Partly cloudy |
Morning conditions (race window) on the Athens Marathon calendar date each year, from the ERA5 reanalysis archive — the race’s usual slot, not necessarily each edition’s exact day.
Athens Marathon Pace Calculator: The Original Marathon Course
The Athens Marathon is the original marathon course, retracing the legendary route from the town of Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. This is where the marathon began: according to tradition, the messenger Pheidippides ran this path in 490 BC to deliver news of the Greek victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon. The modern Athens Marathon follows the same road on a course that is genuinely difficult, with 304 meters of gain concentrated in the first 30 kilometers before a long descent into the city.
Running the Athens Marathon is a pilgrimage for distance runners, and the course demands respect. This is not a PR course. The predominantly uphill first half requires a conservative pace to preserve energy for the descent, where cumulative quad damage becomes the limiting factor. Our model adjusts your effort for the sustained climbing and gives you realistic splits for the November conditions in Greece.
Athens Marathon FAQ
When is the next Athens Marathon?›
The next Athens Marathon is on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
How long is the Athens Marathon?›
The Athens Marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 km), the standard marathon distance. It runs in Marathon to Athens, Greece.
How much elevation gain does the Athens Marathon have?›
The Athens Marathon has about 998 ft (304 m) of climbing and 809 ft of descent, with a maximum grade of 8.1%.
Is the Athens Marathon flat, downhill, or hilly?›
The Athens Marathon finishes 187 ft (57 m) higher than it starts and climbs 998 ft in total.
How hard is the Athens Marathon?›
Runner's Math scores the Athens Marathon 49/100 (Challenging) — #3 of 38 marathon courses in our library, ranked by modeled time cost. The profile costs about 2:15 versus a flat course for a runner at 4:00-marathon pace.
What's the weather usually like at the Athens Marathon?›
Over the past 6 years on this date, median race-morning conditions were 60°F with a 57°F dew point and 5 mph wind. 3 of 6 years were warm enough to slow race pace.