Those who run the Athens Marathon say it is an experience they’ll never forget. The finish line is in Athens’ magnificent Olympic Stadium, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games. When you run the Athens Marathon, you run in the very footsteps of the ancient gods and heros that gave birth to western civilization. According to legend, it covers the same ground that the Athenian messenger Phiedippides ran when he brought news of victory from the battlefield of Marathon 2,500 years ago. This is to ensure that the sidewalks can be reopened to the public.The Athens Marathon is like no other on Earth. and the last Southbound runner (on the West sidewalk from the Dillingham Lot) must access the bridge by 8:50 a.m. What You Need to Know: The last Northbound runner (on the East sidewalk) must access the Golden Gate Bridge by 7:40 a.m.

Positive energy from Full Marathon spectators at the finish line and along the Bay Bridge.

Up-close views of major league sports stadiums including homes of the Golden State Warriors and the San Francisco Giants.Iconic parks, areas and neighborhoods including Fisherman’s Wharf, the Marina Green, Crissy Field and Sausalito, Presidio, Golden Gate Park, the Haight St, and the Mission District.Breathtaking views from the Golden Gate Bridge of the San Francisco Bay.What You’ll Experience: Running the full marathon in San Francisco is a thrill! Along the way, you’ll take in: Start Line: Embarcadero at Mission Finish Line: Embarcadero at Folsom Distance: 26.2 miles with a 6-hour time limit. Run the 2023 Full Marathon Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

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