Crete Marathon

Run Crete Marathon and enjoy Crete’s most evocative and romantic city, with the beautiful Venetian quarter, criss-crossed by narrow lanes, culminating at a magnificent harbour! The race offers runners the chance to explore a place where different civilizations have flourished throughout the centuries.  Participating in the Crete Marathon  provides a remarkable occasion for runners to run along a beautiful route at one of the oldest cities in Crete, with a rich and tumultuous history, natural, privileged and well-protected beauty. Chania is one of the most touristic developed Municipalities of Crete, due to its rich heritage, both in places of significant archaeological importance and in the innumerable preserved monuments in the city of Chania and in other areas.  With such rich culture and history, coupled with the beautiful scenery, this marathon promises to be a thrill for runners, as they run along the flat surface and enjoy the breathtaking views.