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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Alexander the Great Marathon
Best for
Newer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race B
Acea Run Rome The Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race A
Alexander the Great Marathon
Thessaloniki, Greece
Race B
Acea Run Rome The Marathon
Rome, Italy
Date
Nov 15, 2026
Mar 14, 2027
Month
Nov
Mar
Location
🇬🇷 Thessaloniki, Greece
🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
▲
95 m
210 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Open
Entry status
Open
Registration open
Season
Autumn · Europe
Spring · Europe
Race-day temp.
12–19°C
10–18°C
Conditions
Northern Greek autumn — warm and typically dry
Variable Roman spring — sunny or showery
Humidity
55–70%
55–70%
Wind
10–20 km/h Aegean breeze
Light to moderate, 10–20 km/h
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