Next race
Sunday, 4 April 2027
9:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Point-to-point road
Elevation
Rolling · 100 m gain
100 m climbing
Race profile
The Alexander the Great Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each April on a point-to-point road in Thessaloniki, Greece. The finish on Thessaloniki's waterfront is the marathon's signature moment. The route passes Macedonian plain roads and ends beside the Thermaic Gulf promenade. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Alexander the Great Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 2,000 finishers
Course & terrain
Starts west of the city and finishes on Thessaloniki's waterfront. The route passes Macedonian plain roads and ends beside the Thermaic Gulf promenade. Mostly flat with gentle undulations. Very flat throughout.
The Alexander the Great Marathon course is rolling over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 100 metres of climbing and 95 metres of descent, with a net climb of 5 metres from start to finish.
Rolling · 100 m gain — approx. 6 m above sea level
↑ 100 m · ↓ 95 m · net +5 m
Registration
The Alexander the Great Marathon uses open online registration at atgm.gr with no ballot or qualifying time for the general field. Sign-up for the April race typically opens the previous year and places are allocated first-come, first-served. Charity bibs are available through partner organisations when general entry closes.
Getting there
Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG)
14 km / 9 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Close to this race
Other races closest to Thessaloniki.
The Skopje Marathon draws approximately 2,500 finishers each October on an urban road in Skopje, North Macedonia. It is one of the Balkans' major international marathon weekends. The course passes the Vardar River, large city squares, and broad roads on the Macedonian plain. The course is very flat throughout.
Next race: Sunday, 3 October 2027
Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
Match a race to your goals — personal bests, sightseeing, atmosphere, or a major milestone — using course data and realistic expectations.
