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Athens : Athens Marathon (early Nov)

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Athens Marathon (early Nov)

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  • Athletes from around the world retrace the course of Pheidippidis, antiquity’s most celebrated runner. In 490 BC, the Greeks defeated the Persians at Marathon in a historic battle for democracy (see Marathonas). Pheidippidis ran the 42 km (26 miles) to Athens, announced the outcome (“Victory!”), then died of exhaustion. Today’s runners have the advantage of water stops and cheering crowds en route from Marathonas to the Kallimarmaro Stadium (see Kallimarmaro Stadium) to ease the arduous feat.

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