Press releases – Crete Marathon https://crete-marathon.gr Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:27 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.9 Official Jerseys & Towel Gift | Crete Marathon 2026 – 10th Anniversary Year https://crete-marathon.gr/en/official-jerseys-towel-gift-crete-marathon-2026-10th-anniversary-year/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:51:47 +0000 https://crete-marathon.gr/?p=3028 See the official face towel (gift to all participants) and the official jerseys per distance of the 10th Anniversary Crete Marathon 2026.

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See the official face towel (gift to all participants) and the official jerseys per distance of the 10th Anniversary Crete Marathon 2026.

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]]> Greetings from the President of SDYH https://crete-marathon.gr/en/greetings-from-the-president-of-sdyh/ Tue, 24 Jun 2025 18:55:00 +0000 https://crete-marathon.gr/?p=2282 The President of SDYH, Eleni Polychronaki, explained: “The new Board of Directors and I, as the president of the historic “Chania Health Runners Association”, are particularly happy to be organizing the Crete Marathon for the 10th time in 2026. This year we have started the preparation of the event earlier than any other time and

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]]> The President of SDYH, Eleni Polychronaki, explained: “The new Board of Directors and I, as the president of the historic “Chania Health Runners Association”, are particularly happy to be organizing the Crete Marathon for the 10th time in 2026. This year we have started the preparation of the event earlier than any other time and we aspire to have a record participation of over 3,500 runners in all events. The newly renovated and attractive routes of the Crete Marathon are an ideal opportunity for athletes to set new records.

We invite all runners of all levels and ages to live the unique experience of Cretan hospitality and admire the enchanting sights of Chania on every route. We promise an unforgettable experience that all participants will want to relive by returning every year to our Chania”

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]]> Provisional results of the 9th Crete Marathon https://crete-marathon.gr/en/provisional-results-of-the-9th-crete-marathon/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:57:22 +0000 https://crete-marathon.gr/?p=2786 The provisional results of the 9th Crete Marathon have been posted   Click here to see the temporary results

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Click here to see the temporary results

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]]> Program of the 9th Crete Marathon and parallel events https://crete-marathon.gr/en/program-of-the-9th-crete-marathon-and-parallel-events/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:43:12 +0000 https://crete-marathon.gr/?p=2780 Friday, April 4, 2025 at 18:00 Ceremony of Cutting the Kotinos from the Ancient Olive Tree of Vouves of the Municipality of Platanias for the awarding of the athletes. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 19:45 Torch Relay: The torch relay will start from the building of the Regional Unit of Chania on Eleftherias Square and

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Ceremony of Cutting the Kotinos from the Ancient Olive Tree of Vouves of the Municipality of Platanias for the awarding of the athletes.
Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 19:45
Torch Relay:
The torch relay will start from the building of the Regional Unit of Chania on Eleftherias Square and will end at the National Stadium of Chania at 20:10, which is dedicated to the Memory of the late Metropolitan Irineos Galanakis.
9th Crete Marathon Opening Ceremony:
The opening ceremony will take place immediately after the torch relay and will be followed by a pasta party for the participants.
Sunday, April 6, 2025 (Marathon Day)
Marathon (42.195 km):
Start: 07:15
Last runner finishes: 13:15
10 km:
Start: 7:45 am
Last runner finishes: 09:15
5 km:
Start: 08:45
Finish: 09:45
2.5 km:
Start: 12:00
Finish: 12:50
Start Point:
All starts will take place outside the main gate of the National Sports Center of Chania (Elena Venizelou Stadium, Eleftheriou Venizelou Street) and the finishes will take place inside the 100 meter line.
Awards (Sunday, April 6, 2025):
11:00 a.m.: Awards for the Marathon, 10 and 5 km. and team
12:50 p.m.: traditional dance
1:15 p.m.: Other awards
Important Information:
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., there will be a traffic, stopping and parking ban on the roads where the races will be held. More details will be announced by the Chania Police Department.

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]]> FINAL RESULTS OF THE 8TH MARATHON https://crete-marathon.gr/en/final-results-of-the-8th-marathon/ Wed, 08 May 2024 18:20:39 +0000 https://crete-marathon.gr/?p=2459 See the final results the participation certificates and photos of the athletes of the 8th Crete Marathon MARATHON MARATHON RESULTS 10ΚΜ10ΚΜ RACE RESULTS 5ΚΜ5ΚΜ RACE RESULTS 2.5KM2.5Κ RACE RESULTS

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MARATHON

MARATHON RESULTS

10ΚΜ
10ΚΜ RACE RESULTS

5ΚΜ
5ΚΜ RACE RESULTS

2.5KM
2.5Κ RACE RESULTS

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]]> RECEIPT OF MATERIALS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION https://crete-marathon.gr/en/receipt-of-materials-important-information/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:01:30 +0000 https://crete-marathon.gr/?p=2413 You will receive your ΒΙΒ number( with the built-in timing chip) and the participation material from the Runners’ Service Center that will be operating at the Indoor Stadium  of the National Athletic Center of Chania (Elena Venizelou National Stadium), from April 12 to 13 2024, at the following times: Friday 12 April 2024: 10.00 –

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]]> You will receive your ΒΙΒ number( with the built-in timing chip) and the participation material from the Runners’ Service Center that will be operating at the Indoor Stadium  of the National Athletic Center of Chania (Elena Venizelou National Stadium), from April 12 to 13 2024, at the following times:

Friday 12 April 2024: 10.00 – 20.00

Saturday 13 April 2024: 10.00 – 20.00

RACE DAY & IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Marathon Race  Dedicated to Metropolitan Ireneos Galanakis

Start time: 07.30

Start Location: Chania National Stadium “Elena Venizelou” (entrance on El. Venizelou Street)

10km Road Race Dedicated to the Hero captain Kostas Iliakis

Start time: 08.00

Start Location: Chania National Stadium “Elena Venizelou” (entrance on El. Venizelou street)

5km Road Race  Dedicated to the composer Mikis Theodorakis.

Start time: 09:00

Start Location: Chania National Stadium “Elena Venizelou” (entrance on El. Venizelou street)

2.5km Road Race  Dedicated to  the Olympic Values.

Start time: 12:00

Start Location: Chania National Stadium “Elena Venizelou” (entrance on El. Venizelou street)

Start Lists:
5km
10km
Marathon

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