Athens Marathon

Register today for the Athens Marathon The Authentic 2023 and support children and families across Ireland.

Join #TeamChildline for the 2023 Athens Marathon taking place on Sunday 12th November 2023 and support children and families across Ireland.

The marathon course is based on the legend from which the race gained its name: Pheidippides, a messenger in Ancient Greece, ran from the Battle of Marathon to Athens to announce the Greeks’ victory over the Persians.

It is perhaps the most difficult major marathon race: the course is uphill from the 10 km mark to the 31 km mark – the toughest uphill climb of any major marathon. The course begins in the town of Marathon, where it passes the tomb of the Athenian soldiers, and it traces a path near the coast through Nea Makri. Following the steep rise, the course goes lightly downhill towards the city of Athens. It passes a statue of a runner (Ο Δρομέας) in the city centre before finishing up at the Panathinaiko Stadium; a site for athletics competitions in ancient times and the finishing point for both the 1896 and 2004 Olympic marathons.

Places in the Athens Marathon usually sell out advance, it is expected that securing your place in this historic event will be just as hard as ever in 2023! But Childline by ISPCC has some great news if you do not already have your place secured, you can guarantee your entry through our #TeamChildline charity places.

Charity places are limited so be sure to register your interest early to find out how you can guarantee your place on the start line.

How to Participate

There are two ways you can register to be part of #TeamChildline this year’s Athens Marathon The Authentic 2023. Already have your race entry through the Athens Marathon The Authentic? Then simply register if you wish to raise funds on behalf of Childline by ISPCC via the button (below left) and we will provide you with everything you need to get started. If you would like to register your interest for a charity place, complete the registration form using the button (below right) and we will be in touch to provide you with information on how you can claim your spot.