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Alexander the Great Marathon

Name: Alexander the Great Marathon
Start: 2026-04-26
End: 2026-04-26
Location: Thessaloniki

location_city Thessaloniki

flag Greece

calendar_today 26 Apr, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

About the Event

Embark on a legendary journey at the Alexander the Great Marathon, tracing a historic route from ancient Pella to the vibrant city of Thessaloniki. This is more than a race; it's a modern conquest, following in the footsteps of one of history's greatest figures. Experience the unparalleled thrill of finishing inside the iconic Kaftanzoglio Stadium, cheered on by thousands. Join this monumental sporting event where every step echoes with the legacy of an empire, creating a truly epic running achievement.

Races Offered

Marathon

Apr 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

07:30

10 km

Apr 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

08:30

5 km

Apr 26, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

12:30

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Thessaloniki.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 9.5° / 20.1°

wb_sunny 6.9° / 17.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.2 /

water_drop 67.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 9.5° / 20.1°

wb_sunny 6.9° / 17.9°

air 9.2 km/h

water_drop 67.7%

About Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki is the capital of Macedonia, and with one million inhabitants (2025), the second largest city in Greece. It is a city with a continuous 3,000-year history, preserving relics of its Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman past and of its formerly dominant Jewish population. Its Byzantine churches, in particular, are included in UNESCO's world heritage list.