Paris, France, April 7, 2026 (AFP) - Athens in running to host inaugural world marathon championships

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2026-04-07

Negotiations are underway for Athens to host the inaugural world marathon championships in 2030, World Athletics announced Tuesday. The marathon race will remain part of the World Athletics Championships in 2027 and 2029, but from 2030 will become a standalone annual event, with men and women competing in alternate years. "We are delighted to be exploring the possibility of a standalone World Marathon Championships with Athens, the place where t......

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