Rome Marathon vs Athens Marathon (The Authentic)
The two ancient-world bucket-listers. Athens is the pilgrimage — the original course, the brutal climb, the marble stadium; Rome is the friendlier race through the prettier open-air museum. Athens for the story you'll tell forever, Rome if you'd like to enjoy the middle 30 kilometres too.
| Rome Marathon | Athens Marathon (The Authentic) | |
|---|---|---|
| PR score | 5/10 | 3/10 |
| Month | March | November |
| Elevation gain | 150 m | 350 m |
| Net elevation | Flat | +50 m |
| Median start temp | 10°C | 14°C |
| Hot-year risk | Moderate | Moderate |
| Finishers | ~15,000 | ~20,000 |
| Entry | First-come, first-served | First-come, first-served |
| Boston qualifier | Yes | Yes |