Run Athens with a local

The must-run routes

• The Grand Promenade under the Acropolis — the pedestrian ribbon of Dionysiou Areopagitou – Apostolou Pavlou that loops around the Sacred Rock, car-free, the Acropolis in view — the great Athenian classic.
• Filopappou Hill (Philopappos) — dirt trails and marble paths among the pines, the Pnyx and the Philopappos monument, the finest plunging view of the Parthenon.
• The National Garden & the Panathenaic Stadium — shaded paths in the city centre then the marble of the Kallimarmaro, the 1896 Olympic stadium — flat and accessible.
• Lycabettus Hill (Lykavittos) — the sharp climb to the highest point in the city and its 360° view, for those who like to climb.
• The Faliro seafront & Flisvos Marina — a flat, rolling promenade along the Aegean, the salty escape of Athens runners, facing the sunset.

Run like a local

Your guide isn't a service provider — they're an Athenian who loves to run and wants to show you their city. They adjust the pace and distance to your level, pick the route to suit the moment — flat seafront to cruise, Filopappou or Lycabettus for elevation, the Grand Promenade under the Acropolis for first-light magic — and share the Athens you won't find in guidebooks. Many of our guides here are running-club members and sports students (SEFAA / school of physical education) who know their training loops by heart. You leave with a real memory — and often a GPX track to run again on your own.

Self-guided routes

Public, well-known routes you can run on your own — a solid plan B to get moving right away. But the best of TourMyRun is still discovering them with a local who takes you, at your pace.

• The Faliro seafront — Flisvos → Alimos≈ 5–8 km one-way, flat

  A paved, flat promenade along the Aegean, a dedicated pedestrian and cycle path out to Alimos marina, dotted with marinas, beaches and cafés. The Athens runners' favourite, stunning at sunset.

  Start : Flisvos Marina, Paleo Faliro

• The National Garden & the Panathenaic Stadium≈ 5 km (loops at will), flat

  The shaded paths, ponds and palm trees of the National Garden right in the centre, extended to the marble of the Kallimarmaro. Perfect for an easy jog or stacking quiet morning laps.

  Start : Syntagma Square / Vasilissis Amalias

• The Grand Promenade & Filopappou Hill≈ 4–6 km, hilly

  The pedestrian ribbon under the Acropolis, extended by the pine trails of Filopappou: marble paths lit at night, dirt tracks, a fountain by the Pnyx and an unbeatable view of the Parthenon. Gentle elevation rewarded by the panorama.

  Start : Thissio / entrance to Dionysiou Areopagitou

• Lycabettus Hill (Lykavittos)≈ 3 km out-and-back, sharp climb

  A trail and paths climbing to the highest point in the city, with a 360° view over Athens and the sea. Short but steep — ideal for strength work; you can ride the funicular back down.

  Start : Kolonaki, Aristippou Street (or the funicular base)

How it works

1. 1Search for a run in Athens and pick a slot that suits you (pace, duration, neighbourhood).
2. 2Book in seconds — the app handles booking, chat with your guide, the GPX track and payment.
3. 3Meet your guide at the meeting point and run. Zero logistics — lace up, we handle the rest.

Upcoming runs in Athènes

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  Loop of 5 km through the woods · Athens

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  Loop of 8 km along the water · Athens

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  Loop of 19 km along the water · Athens

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FAQ — Running in Athens