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Athens Marathon

The Athens Marathon is the very first marathon, ending in the amazing stadium where the first modern Olympic Games happened in 1896

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Run into history and pass famous landmarks like the Marathon Tomb. People from all over the world come to run this legendary race—an incredible adventure in an unforgettable place!

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What we offer

By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive:

  • A welcome pack to get you started
  • A Muscular Dystrophy UK running vest
  • Access to training tips, information of preventing injury and nutrition advice
  • Support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target

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Join #TeamMDUK and register today for the Athens marathon for just £49 and raise a minimum of £600 to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.

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Date Sunday 9 November 2025 Location Athens, Greece Registration Fee £49 Minimum sponsorship £600 Sign up today

How your money helps

For over 60 years we’ve provided life-changing support for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions, funded groundbreaking research and campaigned for people’s rights, access to treatments and better understanding of why muscles matter.

Hold free Information Days

for people who have been newly diagnosed with a muscle wasting or weakening condition 

Train our peer support volunteers

to share their lived experience and help others  

Fund vital research

into muscle wasting or weakening conditions 

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Answer someone’s call via our free helpline 

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