
Kongens Lyngby (Dyrehaven), Denmark
Eremitageløbet 2026
Autumn leaves, grazing deer and a royal hunting lodge on the horizon.
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Back to DiscoverRun the original marathon road and finish in a 2,000-year-old stadium.
Marathon / Athens, Greece Sunday 8 November 2026
Why you might love it
It is the route that gave the marathon its name, finishing inside the Panathenaic Stadium, a genuine once-in-a-lifetime running experience.
Who this suits
Getting ready
The classic point-to-point route from the town of Marathon to Athens' marble Panathenaic Stadium, with a long gradual climb through the middle section.
In your Race Year
A demanding November chapter — build the months before it around getting there ready.
See my yearWhere this could take you
This challengeAthens Marathon. The Authentic 2026
Running · 42.195 km · Nov 2026
A possible next chapterKyoto Marathon 2027
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A future horizonUltra Tri SA Deca Ultra Triathlon 2027
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A bigger challenge to keep in mind for later — epic, and one people talk about for years.

Or try something different
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Same running legs, but on trails instead of roads — slower, wilder, more scenery.
Just an idea, not a plan — your year is yours to shape.
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