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Alexander the Great Marathon

Alexander the Great Marathon
White Tower Thessaloniki 2009.jpg
The White Tower of Thessaloniki is near the finishing point of the race
Date Mid-April
Location PellaThessaloniki, Greece
Event type Road
Distance Marathon
Established 2006
Official site Alexander The Great Marathon

The Alexander The Great Marathon (Greek: Μαραθώνιος Μέγας Αλέξανδρος) is an annual marathon race which is held between Pella and Thessaloniki, Greece, in Mid-April.

First held in 2006, the race starts from Pella, the birthplace of Alexander the Great and capital of Ancient Macedonia, and finishes in Thessaloniki. It received IAAF Bronze Label Road Race status in 2010, and it is an AIMS-certified race. In addition to the marathon race, the day's events include popular fun runs over five and ten kilometres.

Key:   Course record


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