18th International Alexander the Great Marathon
Thessaloniki, Greece · Sunday 21 April 2024
This trail marathon in Thessaloniki offers a forgiving course with just 114 meters of elevation gain spread across the 42.2 kilometers, making it a solid option for runners who want to avoid steep climbs without sacrificing a proper trail experience. The route stays relatively low, ranging between 2 and 49 meters above sea level, so you won't deal with sustained climbing or dramatic descents, but you will get the varied surface and technical demands that come with trail running. April's timing in Greece works in your favor for pacing and recovery, and the event's long history as an 18-time race suggests solid organization and well-maintained trails. The flat-to-gently-rolling terrain means you can focus on running your race rather than managing a mountain profile, which makes this a good choice if you're looking for a genuine trail marathon that won't leave you broken at the finish.
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Adjusted Time
4:34:27
Time difference: +34.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain114m
Elevation High49m
Elevation Low2m
18th International Alexander the Great Marathon 2024 Course Analysis
18th International Alexander the Great Marathon is a full marathon held in Thessaloniki, Greece, scheduled for Sunday 21 April 2024. The course is run on trail surface with 114m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 49m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official 18th International Alexander the Great Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 114m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 2m to 49m above sea level (47m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
18th International Alexander the Great Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.
How Difficult Is 18th International Alexander the Great Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for 18th International Alexander the Great Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
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