Despite back-to-back storms forecast for Greece this weekend, the weather during Sunday’s Athens Marathon is expected to remain dry and mild, offering favorable running conditions for participants in the city’s iconic annual race

The classic route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium along Marathonos Ave and roads in central Athens will be closed off to traffic.

Mitsotakis shared that he had planned to participate in the 5-kilometer race himself but was unable to do so due to a back injury.