Easter Trail Running Retreat
Easter Trail Running Retreat
Description
March 25th 2024 to April 1st 2024
Join us for a seven night trail running retreat culminating in the famous Crocodile trail race!
Join us for a fun trail running holiday that highlights the stunning landscapes of Crete with cultural history and delicious Cretan cuisine. You’ll be staying on a secluded, landscaped estate that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by hundreds of acres of working olive groves, with the exception of the night before the race where you’ll be staying in the quaint and beautiful town of Paleochora on the South coast.
Day 1 – Monday
Arrival day and pick up from Chania airport
Shakeout community run 7km
Day 2 – Tuesday
Breakfast
Morning trail run Rodopou peninsular 21km
Picnic lunch
Afternoon free time – swim / beach
Dinner in local taverna
Day 3 – Wednesday
Breakfast
Morning trail run Kissamos 10km
Lunch
Wine tasting
Dinner in local taverna
Day 4 – Thursday
Breakfast
Morning trail run Milia 16km
Lunch in local tavern
Optional hike Topolia gorge
Dinner in local taverna
Day 5 – Friday
Breakfast
Morning trail run Meskla / Theriso loop 10km – 21km options
Lunch
Afternoon yoga for runners session
Dinner in local taverna
Day 6 – Saturday
Breakfast
Drive to Paleochora
Free time to explore town
Beach picnic lunch
Afternoon swim / beach time
Pasta Dinner at local taverna
Day 7 – Sunday
Race day!
Choose between 20.5km and 9.5km distances
Breakfast
Post race lunch party
Afternoon swim / beach time
Celebration dinner at local taverna
Day 8 – Monday
Departure day
Breakfast
Airport / Chania drop off
All trails are subject to change dependent on weather. Bonus miles optional add on. Go your own pace, never any pressure. All runs are optional
What’s included:
All breakfast, lunch, dinners
Transport to and from trails
6 nights in retreat lodging
1 night in Paleochora hotel night before the race min 3 star
Race entrance
Wine tasting
Yoga class
Cretan Wild T shirt
Accommodation based on 2 people sharing a room (single occupancy available at an extra cost)
What’s not included:
Liability insurance
Snacks outside of meal times
Activities in free time
Alcohol excl beer and wine
