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.
Quick facts
- 7:00 a.m. start from the National Sports Center of Chania.
- Participation limit is 600 runners for the marathon.
- Route passes the city market, old port, and coastal roads before a western turnaround.
- Six-hour limit, with April sun and coastal wind the main variables.
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.
Course
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.
Race-day weather
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
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, April 11, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, April 19, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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Crete Marathon FAQ
When is the Crete Marathon?
The 2027 Crete Marathon is on Sunday, April 11, 2027.
Is Crete Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. Crete Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier. To use the result, you must run the certified full-marathon course within the qualifying window and meet the current standard for your age and gender. Meeting the standard lets you apply but does not guarantee entry, and net-downhill courses can receive a time adjustment under current B.A.A. rules. Review the Boston qualifying times and downhill-course rules, or browse upcoming Boston qualifier marathons.
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