February 2022

From a historically grounded marathon to running paths for all, the Olympic City of Athens has invested in ease of access to sport practice within the city, for the pleasure of both locals and tourists.

Athens claims some of history’s first running champions as well as the world’s oldest city streets. As these historic routes are as vibrant as ever, it’s no surprise that both amateur and professional runners want to hit the terrain around the Greek capital and connect with its storied past. Now the City of Athens is hoping to motivate a new generation of local runners and visitors to start jogging in the city. It’s part of a strategy to spark development and inspire tourism by focusing on quality of life across the city’s 129 neighbourhoods. To learn more about the Athens’ running routes, click here!