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Alexander the Great Marathon

Name: Alexander the Great Marathon
Start: 2027-04-04
End: 2027-04-04
Location: Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

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About the Event

The Alexander the Great Marathon stands out as an exceptional running experience that connects two historic sites in Greece: Pella and Thessaloniki. Since its inception in 2006, it has attracted both elite runners seeking personal bests and amateur enthusiasts looking for a well-organized race. The course is AIMS-certified, ensuring high standards of measurement.
The marathon route stretches from the birthplace of Alexander the Great to Greece's dynamic northern capital, offering participants an opportunity to run on mostly flat terrain with minimal elevation changes. This layout allows runners to maintain consistent pacing throughout the event. While much of the race passes through open fields and small villages, it lacks extensive crowd support outside Thessaloniki.
The final kilometers in Thessaloniki are where the atmosphere truly comes alive, as spectators gather near the finish line to cheer on participants. The route is well-marked with frequent hydration stations along its entirety, ensuring runners stay hydrated throughout their journey from Pella to Thessaloniki.
For those interested in a fast and distraction-free marathon that combines history and scenic landscapes, the Alexander the Great Marathon presents an ideal setting to achieve your running goals.

Races Offered

Marathon

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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07:30

10 km

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:30

5 km

Apr 26, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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12:30

10K (Basic Package)

Apr 04, 2027

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Distance — 10K

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175 days remaining

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€20.00

5K (Basic Package)

Apr 04, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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175 days remaining

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€20.00

Marathon (Basic Package)

Apr 04, 2027

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Running

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175 days remaining

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€35.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

10.4° / 20.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.5° / 18.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 2m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

7.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:48

nightlight Sunset

20:07

About Thessaloniki

Learn more about the host city, 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.