The 11th Crete Half Marathon was successfully completed...translated

The 11th Crete Half Marathon, organized by the ATHLIS Association and held in Arkalochori on Sunday, October 4, 2026, was completed with great success. More than 6,000 athletes of all ages, young and old, from Greece and from 52 other countries, ran the half marathon route starting from Arkalochori, Houmeri, Galata, Voni, Thrapsano and ending again in Arkalochori. The presence at the half-marathon was given by Rev. Our Shepherd Mr. Andreas, the Mayor Minoas Pediados Mr. Vassilis Kegeroglou, the Members of Parliament Mr. Lefteris Avgenakis and Mr. Frangiskos Parasyris, the Deputy Governors Mr. Nikos Syrigonakis and Mr. Nikos Skoulas, the President of the Chamber of Heraklion Mr. Vangelis Karkanakis, the gold medalist Ms. Voula Patoulidou, Deputy Mayors of the Municipality of Minoa Pediada, Representatives of Local Bodies and Associations as well as thousands of visitors from all over Greece.