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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Arkalochori
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
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Race timezone
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Edition status
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Entry options

2026 edition

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

Modelled energy-cost change 1.9% versus flat · net elevation -31 m

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Decision summary

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

Route ascent
300 m

Lower than 22% of comparable mapped races

Cut-off average pace
8:32/km

3:00:00 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
37 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

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

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori, 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?

The Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori route has 300 m of ascent, 331 m of descent and an estimated 1.9% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.

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

The Διεθνής Ημιμαραθώνιος Κρήτης (Crete Half Marathon), Arkalochori route starts at Arkalochori Exhibition Center (Εκθεσιακό Αρκαλοχωρίου) and finishes at Arkalochori Exhibition Center (Εκθεσιακό Αρκαλοχωρίου). Underfoot, expect asphalt road. It passes Arkalochori, Choumeri (5km), Galatas (7km), Voni (9km) and Thrapsano (13km). Course certified by AIMS and World Athletics.

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

Traditional Cretan bands play both along the route and at the finish. 9.

Race character

Scenery

  • Vineyard
  • Countryside
  • Lakeside

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Destination
  • Festival

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Hilly
Technicality
Moderate

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
1,600
Field cap
1,600

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
18+
Cut-off
3 hours
Ballot
No
Medical certificate
No

Race day logistics

Aid stations
9
Medal
Collectible metal medal included with entry (Gold package).
Finisher tee
Athletic technical shirt and a handmade souvenir (traditional shoe) included with entry (Gold package).
On-course music
Traditional Cretan bands play both along the route and at the finish.

Access and course status

Start
Arkalochori Exhibition Center (Εκθεσιακό Αρκαλοχωρίου)
Finish
Arkalochori Exhibition Center (Εκθεσιακό Αρκαλοχωρίου)

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Surface
Asphalt road
Landmarks
Arkalochori, Choumeri (5km), Galatas (7km), Voni (9km), Thrapsano (13km)
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
  • Course certified by AIMS and World Athletics
  • water stations at regular intervals with isotonic drinks at km 13 and km 17

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

20%49%19%6%
  • Steep descent 6%
  • Descent 20%
  • Flat 49%
  • Climb 19%
  • Steep climb 6%
Total ascent
300 m
Net elevation
−31 m
GAP factor
1.9%
Longest climb
580 m at 7.1%
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 flat?

Its normalised GAP factor is 1.9% slower than a flat course, with about 300 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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