Three months before the start of the Crete Half Marathon, the entries have exceeded all previous ones with athletes from 43 countries and from the five continents! To date, the countries with the largest representation are the USA and Cyprus, followed by numerous missions from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Germany.
On October 6, athletes from countries such as Argentina, Malaysia, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa will travel from distant destinations to stand at the start.
Among the runners who will take part in the race will be top Greek long-distance athletes, as well as distinguished foreign champions.
The Crete Half Marathon is a sporting event that goes beyond running data, taking advantage of the beauty of the place, the hospitality, the music, the natural wealth, the tradition and the benefits of the Cretan diet and, in conjunction with running, manages to activate and satisfy all the senses of the participants.
With the ever-increasing support of all involved (volunteers, organizers and friends) a new perspective is given to the meaning of the word running. It started in 2014 as a local race and has evolved into a tourist product with international interest that is organized with great love by volunteer residents of the inland Crete and not by professional organizers.
Entries this year are expected to sell out very early, so we recommend those who want to live an unforgettable experience to register their participation in time.
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