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Marathon is situated on the northeast coast of Attica, 42 km from Athens, on a total land surface of 405,000 acres. The forest extends almost to the water's edge, and is only separated from it, by 12 kms of golden sandy beach, stretching around the historic Marathon Bay.Marathon has a population of 14,000 permanent residents, but during the summer months the population increases to 30,000 due to the many holidaymakers that visit the area.Finding your way to Marathon by public transport is straightforward. An Attica KTEL bus that serves the area can be found at the terminus in Pedion tou Areos in downtown Athens. Alternatively, you can reach it by car via Marathon Avenue and Attica Highway, via Dionysos Avenue and Pedelis Avenue, or via Lake Marathon and the Athens-Lamia National Road.Besides its spellbinding natural beauty, Marathon has a rich history and culture.Marathon is the only place to give its name to an Olympic event; the long-distance race, now known far and wide.Marathon's landscape, its scenery and its natural resources make it a perfect place to pursue a range of leisure activities. An exploration of Marathon's heritage and culture make it an ideal point of contact for greater Attica and the history of the whole Greek World.The most significant moments in Marathon's history came at the battle of 490 BC, when an Athenian army succeeded in averting Eastern despotism, thereby safeguarding both Greek and European civilization....

The Marathon race has always had a prominent place in the hearts and minds of athletes. It represents the ultimate athletic effort where the human body, mind and soul are tested to their limits.The Marathon race was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896, though the distance did not become standardized until 1921. More than 500 marathons are contested throughout the world each year, with the vast majority of competitors being recreational athletes. Larger marathons can have tens of thousands of participants.On the 31st October 2010, the Greeks celebrated 2.500 years rom the battle of Marathon.

 

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