Autumn Adventure Trail Running Retreat
Autumn Adventure Trail Running Retreat
Description
October 25th 2024 to November 1st 2024
Join us for a seven night trail running retreat starting with the famous Sfakia Vertical Race in beautiful Southern Crete!
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 – Friday
Arrival day and pick up from Chania airport
Shakeout community run 7km
Day 2 – Saturday
Breakfast
Visit to war museum
Morning trail run Imbros Gorge
Picnic lunch
Afternoon free time – swim / beach
Dinner in local taverna
Overnight stay Sfakia
Day 3 – Sunday
Breakfast
Sfakia vertical race 4.5km
Lunch
After race party
Overnight stay in Anopoli
Dinner in local taverna
Day 4 – Monday
Breakfast
one hour open jeep ride to top of mountain
Pachnes loop adventure run
Lunch in local tavern
Drive back to retreat centre
Dinner in local taverna
Day 5 – Tuesday
Breakfast
Morning trail run Nopigia 10km
Lunch in local tavern
Afternoon free time
Dinner in local taverna
Day 6 – Wednesday
Breakfast
Kantanos battle of Crete run
Lunch in local tavern
Afternoon swim / beach time
Dinner at local taverna
Day 7 – Thursday
Breakfast
Milia loop run
Lunch in local tavern
Visit Chania / free time
Dinner at local taverna
Day 8 – Friday
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
