Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης
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About the race
The Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης event program includes a half marathon of 21.1 km and parallel road races held on Sunday 4 October 2026 in Arkalochori, Heraklion, Crete. Organiser is the Athletic Health Club ATHLISY. Events listed are:
- 21.1 km (half marathon)
- 10 km
- 5 km
- 1000 m children’s race
- 200 m race for athletes with disabilities (AMEA)
The race course start and finish are at the Municipal Theatre / Exhibition Centre of Arkalochori. The half marathon, 10 km and 5 km courses are certified by AIMS and World Athletics. Aid stations provide 500 ml bottled water and isotonic drinks at multiple marked kilometres; kilometre markers are placed every kilometre. Electronic chip timing with intermediate control points will be used and results are published in real time; protests are accepted until 6 October 2026.
Participation limits are defined per race (e.g. 1900 for the half marathon, 1000 for 10 km, 2800 for 5 km, 200 children for 1 km). Age eligibility: half marathon from 18 years, 10 km from 15 years, 5 km from 12 years; under-18s need written parental consent. Bib collection takes place on Saturday 3 October at the old KTEL near Heraklion port and is handled only by the race secretariat.
Entry is online by card on the organiser website; some fee tiers and participation packages are defined (Gold, Silver, Basic) with included items such as race shirt, medal, timing chip and feed stations. Medical coverage includes volunteer doctors and ambulances on course. In case of cancellation the event may become virtual and participation packs will be posted without refund. Parking, toilets, changing space and guarded baggage area are available near the start/finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
