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Race Overview
Come to beautiful Athens, Ohio and run the state's longest consecutively run marathon.
Starting in 1968 the Athens Marathon hasn't taken a break since giving it the title of "Ohio's Longest Running Marathon." With that rich history participants will start in beautiful Uptown Athens right next to the College Green of Ohio University. The course soon connects with the Hockhocking-Adena Bikeway for a fast and flat remainder of the race before finishing on the Ohio University track. You'll experience the rich views Athens has to offer in spring time while you meander along the Hocking River valley. Though Athens is known for its foothills, you'll stay safely in the valley for the marathon course making this an ideal fast race course to get your Boston Marathon qualifier. Come join us for the Athens Marathon or Half-Marathon, we know you'll enjoy our town!
WikipediaStarting in 1968 the Athens Marathon hasn't taken a break since giving it the title of "Ohio's Longest Running Marathon." With that rich history participants will start in beautiful Uptown Athens right next to the College Green of Ohio University. The course soon connects with the Hockhocking-Adena Bikeway for a fast and flat remainder of the race before finishing on the Ohio University track. You'll experience the rich views Athens has to offer in spring time while you meander along the Hocking River valley. Though Athens is known for its foothills, you'll stay safely in the valley for the marathon course making this an ideal fast race course to get your Boston Marathon qualifier. Come join us for the Athens Marathon or Half-Marathon, we know you'll enjoy our town!
FAQ
When is the 2026 Athens Marathon?
The 2026 Athens Marathon will be held on Sunday April 19, 2026.
Is the Athens Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
Yes, the Athens Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
Athens Marathon Weather History
Athens Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 56°, Average Low: 42°, Average High: 70°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 46° | 50° | 55° | 58° | 61° | 64° | 65° | 67° |
| Feel | 45° | 49° | 54° | 57° | 60° | 63° | 65° | 66° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 5mph | 6mph | 7mph | 7mph | 8mph | 8mph | 9mph |
| Dew | 40° | 42° | 42° | 42° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 42° |
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Athens Marathon 2025
Apr 13, 2025
Becoming cloudy in the afternoon.
Low: 29°, High: 64°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  32° | 39° | 51° | 55° | 59° | 60° | 61° | 62° |
| Feel | 32° | 39° | 51° | 55° | 59° | 60° | 61° | 62° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 0mph | 2mph | 2mph | 0mph | 5mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 30° | 34° | 36° | 34° | 35° | 33° | 31° | 31° |
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Athens Marathon 2024
Apr 14, 2024
Clear conditions throughout the day with rain.
Low: 38°, High: 82°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 56° | 61° | 68° | 71° |  76° | 78° | 80° | 81° |
| Feel | 56° | 61° | 68° | 71° | 76° | 78° | 80° | 80° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | light | light | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 7mph | 12mph | 13mph | 15mph | 16mph | 19mph | 21mph |
| Dew | 38° | 40° | 43° | 44° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 44° |
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Athens Marathon 2023
Apr 16, 2023
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 50°, High: 76°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 59° | 64° | 70° | 73° | 75° | 76° |  75° | 67° |
| Feel | 59° | 64° | 70° | 73° | 75° | 76° | 75° | 67° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 7mph | 6mph | 11mph | 8mph | 10mph | 13mph | 8mph | 8mph |
| Dew | 56° | 55° | 54° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 55° | 61° |
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Athens Marathon 2022
Apr 10, 2022
Clearing in the afternoon.
Low: 34°, High: 62°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 36° | 43° | 46° | 48° | 51° | 54° | 56° | 58° |
| Feel | 33° | 38° | 44° | 46° | 51° | 54° | 56° | 58° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 7mph | 4mph | 5mph | 4mph | 6mph | 6mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 32° | 32° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 27° |
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Athens Marathon 2019
Apr 14, 2019
Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.
Low: 50°, High: 81°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 50° | 51° | 52° | 54° | 57° | 68° | 73° | 76° |
| Feel | 48° | 51° | 52° | 54° | 57° | 68° | 73° | 76° |
| Rain | moderate | moderate | light | moderate | light | light | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 6mph | 5mph | 6mph | 11mph | 7mph | 12mph | 17mph |
| Dew | 49° | 51° | 52° | 54° | 57° | 62° | 62° | 61° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2018
Apr 15, 2018
Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.
Low: 48°, High: 65°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 60° | 60° | 61° | 63° | 65° | 65° | 65° | 64° |
| Feel | 60° | 60° | 61° | 63° | 65° | 65° | 65° | 64° |
| Rain | light | light | light | - | light | light | light | light |
| Wind | 5mph | 5mph | 5mph | 2mph | 1mph | 4mph | 8mph | 8mph |
| Dew | 59° | 60° | 60° | 62° | 63° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2017
Apr 9, 2017
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 33°, High: 77°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 35° | 45° | 55° | 61° | 67° | 70° | 72° | 74° |
| Feel | 35° | 45° | 55° | 61° | 67° | 70° | 72° | 74° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 6mph | 6mph | 7mph | 8mph | 6mph | 12mph |
| Dew | 34° | 37° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2016
Apr 10, 2016
Partly cloudy throughout the day with afternoon rain.
Low: 21°, High: 56°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 27° | 30° | 31° | 37° | 41° | 46° | 49° | 51° |
| Feel | 22° | 26° | 27° | 30° | 37° | 40° | 45° | 51° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | light | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 3mph | 4mph | 10mph | 7mph | 13mph | 11mph | 11mph |
| Dew | 27° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2015
Apr 19, 2015
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 58°, High: 74°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 61° | 64° | 68° | 72° | 73° | 74° | 70° | 67° |
| Feel | 61° | 64° | 68° | 72° | 73° | 74° | 70° | 67° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 8mph | 11mph | 10mph | 13mph | 12mph | 16mph | 11mph | 14mph |
| Dew | 43° | 45° | 47° | 49° | 46° | 45° | 46° | 49° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2014
Apr 13, 2014
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 53°, High: 84°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 65° | 68° | 71° | 74° | 76° | 78° | 79° | 81° |
| Feel | 65° | 68° | 71° | 74° | 76° | 78° | 79° | 80° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 8mph | 9mph | 8mph | 14mph | 16mph | 15mph | 14mph | 11mph |
| Dew | 48° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 46° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2013
Apr 14, 2013
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 32°, High: 70°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 39° | 44° | 51° | 53° | 58° | 61° | 65° | 68° |
| Feel | 39° | 40° | 51° | 53° | 58° | 61° | 65° | 68° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 6mph | 5mph | 6mph | 5mph | 4mph | 3mph | 5mph |
| Dew | 35° | 33° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 34° | 33° | 34° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2012
Apr 1, 2012
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 40°, High: 72°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 40° | 43° | 48° | 52° | 55° | 59° | 64° | 68° |
| Feel | 40° | 43° | 46° | 52° | 55° | 59° | 64° | 68° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 1mph | 6mph | 7mph | 1mph | 6mph | 7mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 36° | 39° | 39° | 43° | 44° | 45° | 45° | 46° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2011
Apr 3, 2011
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 27°, High: 66°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 27° | 32° | 41° | 46° | 50° | 52° | 55° | 59° |
| Feel | 27° | 32° | 41° | 44° | 48° | 52° | 55° | 59° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 0mph | 5mph | 5mph | 5mph | 9mph | 11mph |
| Dew | 25° | 31° | 36° | 32° | 32° | 29° | 30° | 29° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2010
Apr 11, 2010
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 32°, High: 73°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 34° | 43° | 54° | 63° | 68° | 70° | 70° | 72° |
| Feel | 34° | 43° | 54° | 63° | 68° | 70° | 70° | 72° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 3mph | 0mph | 3mph | 1mph | 4mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 30° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 33° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2009
Apr 5, 2009
Clear conditions throughout the day with rain or snow.
Low: 34°, High: 75°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 34° | 42° | 52° | 59° | 63° | 68° | 70° | 73° |
| Feel | 34° | 42° | 52° | 59° | 63° | 68° | 70° | 73° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 1mph | 4mph | 6mph | 6mph | 4mph | 5mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 32° | 35° | 35° | 32° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 32° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2008
Apr 6, 2008
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 43°, High: 68°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 44° | 47° | 52° | 56° | 60° | 63° | 65° | 66° |
| Feel | 44° | 46° | 52° | 56° | 60° | 63° | 65° | 66° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 1mph | 4mph | 4mph | 6mph | 4mph | 4mph | 6mph | 5mph |
| Dew | 35° | 37° | 39° | 41° | 43° | 45° | 45° | 46° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2007
Apr 1, 2007
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 58°, High: 74°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 61° | 62° | 62° | 63° | 65° | 62° | 66° | 71° |
| Feel | 61° | 62° | 62° | 63° | 65° | 62° | 66° | 71° |
| Rain | light | light | light | light | light | moderate | light | light |
| Wind | 7mph | 5mph | 8mph | 5mph | 6mph | 6mph | 6mph | 11mph |
| Dew | 58° | 58° | 58° | 58° | 60° | 59° | 60° | 58° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2006
Apr 2, 2006
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 47°, High: 65°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 48° | 48° | 50° | 52° | 54° | 56° | 59° | 61° |
| Feel | 48° | 47° | 50° | 52° | 54° | 56° | 59° | 61° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 4mph | 1mph | 3mph | 7mph | 10mph | 8mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 43° | 42° | 42° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 42° | 43° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2005
Apr 10, 2005
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 42°, High: 78°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 43° | 51° | 59° | 66° | 71° | 72° | 75° | 75° |
| Feel | 43° | 51° | 59° | 66° | 71° | 72° | 75° | 75° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 0mph | 0mph | 0mph | 6mph | 6mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 38° | 40° | 40° | 42° | 38° | 34° | 34° | 35° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2004
Apr 4, 2004
Cloudy skies throughout the day with early morning rain.
Low: 35°, High: 42°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 35° | 36° | 35° | 37° | 37° | 37° | 38° | 40° |
| Feel | 26° | 28° | 26° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 32° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 12mph | 14mph | 13mph | 14mph | 18mph | 17mph | 15mph | 15mph |
| Dew | 32° | 29° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| RunScore | | | | |  | | | |
Athens Marathon 2003
Apr 13, 2003
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 33°, High: 63°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 35° | 39° | 43° | 48° | 52° | 54° | 58° | 59° |
| Feel | 31° | 34° | 43° | 48° | 52° | 54° | 58° | 59° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 6mph | 2mph | 1mph | 0mph | 4mph | 5mph | 2mph |
| Dew | 32° | 33° | 34° | 36° | 37° | 33° | 31° | 28° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2002
Apr 14, 2002
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 54°, High: 68°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 57° | 60° | 62° | 63° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 66° |
| Feel | 57° | 60° | 62° | 63° | 63° | 66° | 68° | 66° |
| Rain | light | - | moderate | light | - | light | light | light |
| Wind | 4mph | 5mph | 9mph | 7mph | 5mph | 4mph | 6mph | 8mph |
| Dew | 56° | 58° | 59° | 60° | 60° | 61° | 60° | 62° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2001
Apr 8, 2001
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 68°, High: 82°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 71° | 72° | 74° | 75° | 75° | 77° | 78° | 80° |
| Feel | 71° | 72° | 74° | 75° | 75° | 77° | 78° | 80° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 11mph | 11mph | 15mph | 16mph | 15mph | 12mph | 13mph | 14mph |
| Dew | 55° | 57° | 58° | 59° | 60° | 59° | 59° | 59° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |
Athens Marathon 2000
Apr 2, 2000
Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.
Low: 48°, High: 60°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 48° | 53° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 57° |
| Feel | 45° | 53° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 56° | 56° | 57° |
| Rain | moderate | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 7mph | 7mph | 9mph | 9mph | 12mph | 7mph | 8mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 47° | 48° | 50° | 48° | 50° | 52° | 53° | 53° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | | |