This year’s edition has been turned into a virtual event
Join Roads to Rhodes Marathon
Join us for the annual International Roads to Rhodes Marathon in April and experience all the ancient and medieval history of the island.
The route will be cyclical by the seaside in the north part of Rhodes city and will arrive in the city centre of Rhodes in a festive atmosphere. The Rhodes marathon has the official approval of AIMS which ensures the validity and the international recognition of the race. Rhodes marathon is a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Ranking Qualifying Series. All the races (5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon) will start at Rhodes centre.
For group registrations (over 10 people) please contact directly: [email protected]
Course Highlights
Marathon Race
Marathon course consists of two halfmarathon laps as follows: Starting point: Rhodes center, Eleftherias Square ➡Eleftherias Gate➡Akti Sachtouri➡EO Rhodes-Lindos➡Afstralias str.➡Kallitheas ave.➡Turn Over Point 1➡Kallitheas ave.➡Afstralias str.➡EO Rhodes-Lindos➡Akti Sachtouri➡Eleftherias Gate➡Myloi➡Turn Over Point 2➡Myloi➡Rhodes center ➡ Eleftherias Square ➡Kountourioti sq.→ Savva Nikolaou str.➡Georg. Papanikolaou str.➡Ko str. ➡Lerou str.➡Kalymnou str.➡Akti Miaouli➡Kato Petres➡Kritika / Ialyssou str.➡Turn Over Point 3➡Ialyssou str. / Kritika➡Kato Petres➡Akti Miaouli➡Kalymnou str.➡Lerou str.➡Ko str.➡Georg. Papanikolaou str.➡Savva Nikolaou str.➡Eleftherias Sq. ROUTE REPLAY➡ Finish: Eleftherias Square
Halfmarathon Race
The Half Marathon will follow the same scenic route as the Marathon but runners will only complete the first lap as follows: Starting point: Rhodes center, Eleftherias Square ➡Eleftherias Gate➡Akti Sachtouri➡EO Rhodes-Lindos➡Afstralias str.➡Kallitheas ave.➡Turn Over Point 1➡Kallitheas ave.➡Afstralias str.➡EO Rhodes-Lindos➡Akti Sachtouri➡Eleftherias Gate➡Myloi➡Turn Over Point 2➡Myloi➡Rhodes center ➡ Eleftherias Square ➡Kountourioti sq.→ Savva Nikolaou str.➡Georg. Papanikolaou str.➡Ko str. ➡Lerou str.➡Kalymnou str.➡Akti Miaouli➡Kato Petres➡Kritika / Ialyssou str.➡Turn Over Point 3➡Ialyssou str. / Kritika➡Kato Petres➡Akti Miaouli➡Kalymnou str.➡Lerou str.➡Ko str.➡Georg. Papanikolaou str.➡Savva Nikolaou str.➡ Finish: Eleftherias Square
10km Race
Rimini sq.(Sound and light) ➢ Akti Sachtouri ➢ Afstralias str ➢ EO Rhodes-Lindos ➢ 1st Turnaround point on the cross between EO Rhodes-Lindos and Kallitheas avenue➢ EO Rhodes-Lindos ➢ Afstralias str. ➢ Akti Sachtouri ➢ Eleftherias Gate➢ Eleftherias sq.➢Kountourioti sq.➢Savva Nikolaou str. ➢Georgiou Papanikolaou str.➢ Finish: Rhodes Center, Eleftherias Square
5km Race
Rimini sq.(Sound and light) ➢ Akti Sachtouri ➢ Afstralias str ➢ 1st Turnaround point on the cross between Afstralias str and Makrigianni str. ➢ Afstralias str. ➢ Akti Sachtouri ➢ Eleftherias Gate➢Center Eleftherias Sq.➢ Savva Nikolaou str. ➢ Georgiou Papanikolaou str. ➢ Finish Eleftherias sq.
Route map
directions_runStart Address: Pl. Eleftherias, Rodos 851 00, Greece
flagFinish Address: Pl. Eleftherias, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Practicalities
Aid Stations
During the entire route there will be aid stations for the athletes: every 2.5 km water and every 5 km sports drinks, bananas and energy bars.
Award Medals
All the participants on the Rhodes Marathon races will receive finisher's medal. 1st winner in each race receives also a cup.
Maximum Time
Marathon runners must finish in 6 hours in order to be an official finisher. Time limit in order to be an official finisher for the half marathon is 3 hours.
Provided Photo Service
Free photos for all
Qualifications
Rhodes Marathon is proud to announce that is a member of an elite group of marathon races that form the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Ranking Qualifying Series, the first ever global age-group marathon ranking system.
Race Kit Includes
Cotton bag with the official technical T-shirt of the race.
Refreshments
Water, juices, sport drinks, bananas and medical services during and after the race.
Timing
Chip timing.
Location
Frequently asked questions
Can someone collect my race pack for me?
Yes he can with some id card.
How do I get to the race location?
By foot if you stay close to the start, or by public bus, your car or taxi.
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
Yes you can, just send an email at: [email protected]
When and where can I collect my BIB (Race Pack)?
This will be announced 1 month before the event.
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
