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Athens, Greece

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Athens, Greece

Run the original!

In 490 BC, the first battle for democracy was fought at the Greek village of Marathon. Though overwhelmingly outnumbered by an invading Persian horde, the citizen-soldiers of Athens won and preserved the classical Greek way of life. Legend has it that the Athenian messenger Phidippides ran twenty-five miles to Athens, carrying news of that stunning victory. The modern marathon commemorates his feat.

The running experience of a lifetime . . .
The course of the Athens Marathon covers the very ground that Phidippides trod 2,500 years ago. When you run the Athens marathon, you travel in the footsteps of the ancient gods and heroes that gave birth to western civilization. You can almost feel Phidippides running beside you. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience you'll never forget.

Run the Athens Marathon with Jeff Galloway and Apostolos Greek Tours
Run on fields used by ancient athletes...Walk on the same ground as Plato and Agamemnon. Apostolos Greek Tours, Inc. is the officially appointed representative for the Athens Marathon in North America. Whether you choose to participate in one of our tours or not, we are your contact for information and Marathon registration forms. We serve the entire running community - not just our own customers.

Of course, the best way to experience the excitement and antiquity of this historic run is with Apostolos Greek Tours Athens Marathon Tour. Your personal coach will be Jeff Galloway, Olympian runner and world-famous running expert. He'll show you the trails above the Aegean Sea which could have been used by ancient messengers. His daily clinics during the tour will give you the latest in fat-burning, injury-free training, and motivation.

Your host will be Paul Samaras, owner of Apostolos Greek Tours, a Greek native now living in Denver. He'll be your personal guide as you explore the Parthenon, Delphi, Epidavors, Athens' fabled Plaka, and others. Apostolos Greek Tours, Paul Samaras and Jeff Galloway have been working very closely with the Greek government to plan this unique Marathon tour. We believe the 11-day package we've developed captures the very essence of Greece - the spirit of ancient heroism that makes the Athens Marathon the event it is.

Won't you join us? To learn more, visit http://www.athensmarathon.com or contact Paul Samaras at 303-755-2888.

Jeff has been the coach on this trip for the past 12 years! Read Jeff's comments here.

See photos from past retreats.