Marathon Guide

Crete Marathon

Crete Marathon gives runners a coastal Chania road race with a compact field, stadium start and finish, old-port miles, and a six-hour time limit.

Next race2027 date TBD
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationChania, Greece
Boston qualifierNo

Marathon Scout prioritizes official race websites, registration pages, timing providers, results pages, and race-linked live tracking. Last updated July 13, 2026.

Crete Marathon quick facts

  • Race date is April 19, 2026, with a 7:00 a.m. marathon start.
  • Participation limit is 600 runners for the marathon.
  • Start and finish are at Chania National Sports Center.
  • The results section currently separates prior-year results from the 2026 entry flow.

About the Crete Marathon

Crete is smaller than the marquee city races, but it is a useful destination marathon addition with a real full-marathon route, direct registration, timing, and a race-day results system.

Crete Marathon course description

The marathon starts and finishes at the National Sports Center of Chania. The route runs through the city market, old port, coastal road sections, and a western turnaround before returning to the stadium.

Weather for the Crete Marathon

April in Chania can be pleasant, but sun and coastal wind can still shape the race. The 7:00 a.m. start helps runners get moving before the day becomes warmer.

Past Crete Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2026Sunday, April 19, 2026CompletedOpen results

Crete Marathon FAQ

When is the Crete Marathon?

We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Crete Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

How do I register for the Crete Marathon?

You can register for the Crete Marathon at registrations.sdyh.gr.

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