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Marathon Run Museum
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Dr Luke D
Brisbane, Australia38 contributions
Jan 2025 • Couples
Was short on time, but had to check this museum out. It was very similar to the Athens original Olympic stadium museum with the initial layout of each games held.
What was great was seeing the original medals from the first Olympics and stories of each marathon held at the Olympics. They also have a section on the big marathons held across the world. Interesting side story is the African who won matron without shoes.
What was great was seeing the original medals from the first Olympics and stories of each marathon held at the Olympics. They also have a section on the big marathons held across the world. Interesting side story is the African who won matron without shoes.
Written January 19, 2025
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In-Yong H
London, UK651 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
If you have any interest in running or marathons, you will love this place. The place is packed with running memorabilia from marathons around the world, as well as those belonging to famous Greek runners. There's also really good information board giving you the story behind every single Olympic marathon races, ranging from the farcical (1904 and 1908) to astonishing (1952 and 1960). As a Korean, it was moving to read about the bittersweet triumph of Berlin and the gruelling win of Barcelona. It is very quiet (I was the only visitor in the museum the whole time I was there) so don't be put off if there's no one at the reception when you walk in. They'll be glad to see you I'm sure!
Written August 8, 2020
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PascalB41000
La Chaussee-Saint-Victor, France357 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
Small museum in the center of the city , with exhibition of different Olympic flames ? a corridor filled with trophies of the different marathons in the world .A fresco traces the evolution of men and equipment.
Note the comment on Paris Marathon...:) no money so not great
Note the comment on Paris Marathon...:) no money so not great
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Written July 5, 2024
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41Rebecca
Belgrade, Serbia119 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
This is a nice exhibition with masses of memorabilia and information about the history of the modern race. I would have appreciated a bit more about the exclusion of women from the race and their fight to be accepted in competition. If like us you have some time to kill before your Rafina ferry it’s worth the drive up.
Written July 1, 2021
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Desiree1963
New York City, NY15 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Even if you are not a Marathon runner, you will enjoy this wonderful museum! What a nice surprise. Plus a movie that retraces the Battle of Marathon and personal stories on each marathon races at Olympic Games. Fascinating!
Written July 11, 2023
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece5,163 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Finished this year race 42Km. and I am still amazed by the experience. It's totally addicting and gives you the goosebumps! I want to do it again. You should witness it on November.
Written November 17, 2018
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RMartinSDXB
Buenos Aires, Argentina1,644 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
Marathonas its basically far away from everything you would like to see in Greece but if you are in the area this is one of the few things to see here. This museum would tell you the history of Marathon run and how important was for the Athens history.
The museum was interesting to see with some videos and statues but still I don't if it worth the day trip from Athens. I was around, so for me it wasn't a hassle to go. But if you consider to arrange a day trip to come here it would be a mistake in my opinion. Besides this museum and the Archaeological museum, there is not much to see. Its far away and in some sense, a little abandoned. The good thing is that you would not encounter touristic crowds and the entrance tickets are cheap.
The museum was interesting to see with some videos and statues but still I don't if it worth the day trip from Athens. I was around, so for me it wasn't a hassle to go. But if you consider to arrange a day trip to come here it would be a mistake in my opinion. Besides this museum and the Archaeological museum, there is not much to see. Its far away and in some sense, a little abandoned. The good thing is that you would not encounter touristic crowds and the entrance tickets are cheap.
Written June 22, 2014
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Amanda U
Aberdeen, UK159 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
We received a warm and friendly welcome from staff. We watched a short movie in English about the origins of the marathon which was very interesting and enlightening. There is lots of information to read around the museum and some interesting memorabilia.
At 2 euros per ticket this museum is well worth a visit.
At 2 euros per ticket this museum is well worth a visit.
Written October 10, 2019
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jackie m
Birmingham, UK112 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
If you think you have to be a Marathon runner to go here your wrong. Very interesting an excellent museum about the history of marathon running lots and lots to see a brilliant video plays in English charting the history right back to the start when a Greek soldier ran to Athens. We spent an hour there could have spent more time, it is only 2 euros to get in excellent value would have been happy to pay much more.
Written June 25, 2019
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Ibrahim D
Reading, UK386 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
I would recommend visiting this place if you are ever in Marathon.
I got the bus down from Athens with my daughter to have a look around Marathon and found this museum. (unfortunately just as it was closing so we didn't have long to look around.
Be aware that it closes early, 3pm during the week and 2pm at weekends!
It does have an amazing collection of memorabilia from Olympic Marathon races from around the world (Olympic torches, posters, etc), well worth a visit!
I got the bus down from Athens with my daughter to have a look around Marathon and found this museum. (unfortunately just as it was closing so we didn't have long to look around.
Be aware that it closes early, 3pm during the week and 2pm at weekends!
It does have an amazing collection of memorabilia from Olympic Marathon races from around the world (Olympic torches, posters, etc), well worth a visit!
Written August 17, 2018
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Hello, I am looking for the original 34,5 kms northern route Phidippides might have done to go from Marathons to Athene, because I want to run it myself backwards soon.Greetings from Chris
Written July 9, 2019
What is the price to enter the museum? Is it open during march normally?
Thank you
Written March 2, 2018
Does this place accept credit cards?
Written December 11, 2017
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