24/05/2026
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🔥This is what keep us fueled and hitting the trails every single day
🙏A huge thanks to the amazing 2.57 marathoner Lauren for this incredible trail run!
⚡️There is honestly nothing better than guiding advanced runners who have the stamina for the tough technical routes and genuinely love discovering the history and wild beauty hidden in the Attica mountains
👏Lauren you crushed it
12/05/2026
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⛰️ Greek mountains hold secrets and magical worlds waiting to be explored... 🏔️✨
🦕 Sixty million years ago, where the steep cliffs of Meteora now stand, prehistoric creatures used to swim. A vast seabed once covered all of Thessaly, leaving behind the unique conglomerate rock we touch today
The history of movement:
• 🧗♀️ Via Ferrata (The Iron Path): Born in the Dolomites during WWI, when the need to move troops and heavy gear to isolated peaks made the impassable... accessible
• 🧗🏾♀️ Via Cordata (The Rope Path): The ultimate movement technique for exposed terrain, where safety and trust in the rope are everything.
🏃Freedom in the mountains is earned through training. 🏃♂️💨
💪When physical fitness meets technical skill, the mountain stops being an obstacle and becomes the ultimate field of action!
07/05/2026
⚡️ 104 kilometers and 5,600 meters of positive elevation gain.
🗻 Three days of running through dense Fir forests, technical trails, and exposed ridgelines.
⛪️ We traversed breathtaking paths and sites of deep heritage, such as the historic Varnakova Monastery (founded in 1077), Krokyleio the birthplace of General Makriyannis and the legendary village of Pentagioi. The forests of Cephalonian Fir, ancient planes, and oaks were just a few of the natural wonders we were fortunate enough to witness.
🌲 In the forests of Dorida, where the fir trees block out the sun and nature commands respect through its silence, the trails tested our limits. But when you have someone by your side, you can find joy in even the most grueling ascent.
⏳ We battled against time, pain, the cold, and our own inner shadows.
🌁 We were moved, gaining experiences and imagery that will stay with us for a lifetime.
👉 When exhaustion sets in, mountain expertise is the key that transforms doubt into a triumphant finish.
👉 Whether it is 5 kilometers or 100, the Athens Endurance Academy by Athens Running Tours possesses the knowledge and experience to guide every athlete who dares to live their own adventure and reach their own finish line.
28/04/2026
😂 «So what if he broke the world marathon record? Why should I care? I’m not a runner.»
📚 For the record, for those who don’t know,
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe set a new world record on April 26, 2026, with a time of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon
👉 It is clear, then, that we aren’t just talking about another athletic performance, but a human achievement of historic proportions
😢 I feel for those who fall into the classic and easy trap of mediocrity and cynicism, because a feat like this doesn’t just concern the running community it concerns the whole world
👉 When one person pushes the limits of our physiology, they redefine what is possible for the entire human race. You don’t need to be an astronaut to feel proud that man stepped on the moon, nor a painter to be moved by a Da Vinci masterpiece
⚡️ 1:59:30 is a biological work of art
👉 If a human being can run at 21 km/h for 42 kilometers, then you can certainly go out for a walk, you can definitely start the exercise your body so desperately needs, and you can surely tackle a difficult day at work
💪 Human beings weren’t made just to sit, eat, and be comfortable, but for much greater things than we can imagine
⛰️ We have the power to conquer our own personal summits where the air is thin, but the view is clear.
07/04/2026
👉 I think it’s time we clarified some fundamental things about mountain running and ultra trail
👉When we say “mountain running,” we mean exactly that: running in a mountain environment. Mountains have always been, are, and always will be unpredictable no matter how advanced our weather forecasting models become
🏔️ An ultra trail runner is not simply a long-distance runner. He or she is more of a mountaineer than a runner. Beyond physical fitness, one must possess knowledge of gear, navigation skills, crisis management, and above all humility in front of the mountain
❄️You must be prepared to face anything: heat, dehydration, heatstroke, cold, heavy rain, snow, and hypothermia
❌We don’t bring the ultra trail down to our own level. We must rise to meet its standards
😔 At this year’s Evia Ultra Trail, unfortunately, I saw things that genuinely saddened me:
• Athletes who, after passing the mandatory gear check, left pieces of equipment behind to save weight.
• Ultra runners who didn’t know how to read the GPX file on their watch — or didn’t even have one.
• Drop bags without a change of warm clothes and other basic essentials
💪 The mindset of a true ultra trail runner is to always choose the hard path, not the easy one.
Blaming the organization is the easy way out. Mistakes were certainly made (perhaps one of them was setting relatively lenient entry criteria). However, I must say that the organizers made a serious effort to reach European standards. They showed vision, responsibility, and
most importantly the courage to stop the races when needed in order to protect the athletes
⛰️ Personally, I was always against interrupting mountain races. After what I witnessed this yearI changed my mind
🙏Let’s show respect for the mountain and for the sport. Let’s learn from our mistakes and leave our egos aside
09/11/2025
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👉Athens Running Tours is by your side at every step, with every breath.
💪Year after year, we stand beside runners from every corner of the world, guiding them to live the legend ,to run the sacred path where courage, sacrifice, and the spirit of the ancient Athenians gave birth to Democracy itself
🏃🏃♀️Here, every stride tells a story. Every heartbeat echoes through history.
And if you’re ready to face the Athens Authentic Marathon, to test your limits and discover what you’re truly made of your moment is coming.
✌️In 2026, Athens Running Tours unveils a new, groundbreaking project ,a once-in-a-lifetime running experience that celebrates passion, endurance, and the timeless power of the human spirit
❤️Always with respect, dedication, and love for every runner, just as we have since day one
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👉Το Athens Running Tours είναι δίπλα σου ,σε κάθε βήμα, σε κάθε ανάσα
💪Για μία ακόμη χρονιά, με υψηλού επιπέδου προπονητικές υπηρεσίες, βοηθάμε δρομείς από όλο τον κόσμο να ζήσουν τον θρύλο και να τρέξουν στα χνάρια της ιστορίας ,εκεί όπου η αυτοθυσία των αρχαίων Αθηναίων χάρισε στην ανθρωπότητα το δώρο της Δημοκρατίας.
🤘Αν κι εσύ νιώθεις έτοιμος να αναμετρηθείς με τον Αυθεντικό Μαραθώνιο της Αθήνας και να ανακαλύψεις από τι είσαι πραγματικά φτιαγμένος, μείνε συντονισμένος!
🏃🏿🏃♀️Το 2026, το Athens Running Tours ετοιμάζει ένα νέο, μοναδικό project, που θα προσφέρει μια αξεπέραστη εμπειρία τρεξίματος και όχι μόνο
❤️Πάντα με σεβασμό και αγάπη προς κάθε δρομέα, όπως κάνουμε από την πρώτη μέρα λειτουργίας μας
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03/11/2025
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🏃♂️ Exciting News from Athens Running Tours! 🏛️
🇬🇷Athens Running Tours is a core running company offering unforgettable running experiences both in the city and mountains,exploring the historic streets of Athens while also providing professional running coaching services
🙏We’re deeply honored and thrilled to announce that we are now part of RunningTours.net,a global network of running tour companies around the world that promote running, city exploration, active travel, wellnes and healthy lifestyle 🌍
💪We’re proud to share the same values that the ancient Greeks once passed on to the world the spirit of movement, wellness, and the joy of exploration through running
🙏🇬🇷From the bottom of our hearts thank you, RunningTours.net, for this incredible recognition and opportunity
28/10/2025
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🙏Thank you Dwayne for being such an amazing running company!
👟I enjoyed so much our conversations about history and triathlon!
💪I wish you the best to your upcoming races!
👉Stay strong and train smart
🏛️Athens running tours the best running experience in Athens
13/10/2025
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💪Had such a great time on our running tour with Michael! 🏃♂️💨
👟The miles flew by with good company, great conversation, and amazing views.
👏Wishing you the best of luck at the New York Marathon — you’ve got this! 🗽💪
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