Starting in the town of Marathon, the Athens Marathon invites participants to experience a route steeped in history, running the same path that the Athenian messenger Pheidippides is said to have taken in 490 BC to announce the victory over the Persians. The course, characterized by its historical and physical challenge, leads runners towards Athens, passing by landmarks and through landscapes that have shaped history. As participants enter the Panathenaic Stadium for the race's grand finale, they are greeted with the cheers of thousands of spectators, making for an emotional and memorable finish. The Athens Marathon: The Authentic is more than a race; it's a tribute to the endurance of the human spirit, celebrating the origins of the marathon and offering a profoundly unique running experience.