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  • Arkalochori
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Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Modelled energy-cost change 0.4% versus flat · net elevation -9 m

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Decision summary

Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K at a glance

Route ascent
52 m

Lower than 29% of comparable mapped races

Cut-off average pace
13:00/km

1:05:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
64/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
15 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

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Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K?

The Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K route has 52 m of ascent, 61 m of descent and an estimated 0.4% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

Where does the Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K route go?

The Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K route starts at Arkalochori Exhibition Center; a loop tour around Arkalochori. The setting includes countryside and lakeside.

What should runners know on race day for the Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K?

Traditional Cretan bands play both along the route and at the finish.

Race character

Scenery

  • Countryside
  • Lakeside
  • Vineyard

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Destination
  • Festival

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
2,100
Field cap
2,100

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
1:05:00

Race day logistics

On-course music
Traditional Cretan bands play both along the route and at the finish.

Access and course status

Start
Arkalochori Exhibition Center; a loop tour around Arkalochori.

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Notable features
  • A small folklore museum operates during the event and runners and guests are offered genuine traditional Cretan products (food, pastries, fruits), reflecting the race's mission to showcase the Cretan diet, customs and history

How hilly is the Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K?

6%16%58%18%
  • Steep descent 6%
  • Descent 16%
  • Flat 58%
  • Climb 18%
  • Steep climb 2%
Total ascent
52 m
Net elevation
−9 m
GAP factor
0.4%
Longest climb
350 m at 3.4%
Gradient mix and ascent are derived from the course geometry under our published normalisation, not taken from organiser marketing.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 20°CTypical temperature
  • 17 kphTypical wind
  • 0 mmTypical rainfall
  • 64Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

Is the Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori 5K flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 0.4% slower than a flat course, with about 52 m of total ascent.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

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