Autumn Road Running Retreat
Autumn Road Running Retreat
Description
September 30 2024 to October 7 2024
Join us for a 7 night running retreat in the most delightful time of year in Crete with perfect temperatures and warm waters culminating in the world famous Crete Half marathon in Arkalochori.
This running retreat is ideal for road runners who have already or aspire to run a half marathon. This holiday is as much about the food and good company as it is about the running. Every day you will experience the tasty local Cretan cuisine, have the option of swimming in the crystal clear blue waters and have the option to participate in some cultural events. We will be staying in a beautiful retreat centre nestled in olive groves with views of the sea and the mountains. What makes this particular retreat so special is that you get to participate in the world famous Crete Half Marathon. One of the biggest race parties in Crete with live music all along the route spurring you on.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Monday
Arrive day and pick up from Chania airport
Shakeout community run 7km
Dinner
Day 2 – Tuesday
Breakfast
Gonia Odigitria road run 10km
Lunch in Afrata beach
Afternoon swim and beach time
Dinner in local taverna
Day 3 – Wednesday
Breakfast
5km Zounaki run
Lunch
Charma Brewery tasting
Dinner local taverna
Day 4 – Thursday
Breakfast
Theriso gorge run
Lunch in Theriso
Visit to local museum
Dinner in local taverna
Day 5 – Friday
Breakfast
Kantanos run (dirt road) 7.5km
Lunch
Afternoon free
Dinner in local taverna
Day 6 – Saturday
Breakfast
Rest Day / Travel to Heraklion
Option for day out in Heraklion, visit to Knossos
Overnight stay in minimum 3 star hotel in Heraklion
Day 7 – Sunday
Breakfast
Crete Half Marathon race (21km, 10km and 5km options)
Lunch
after party
Dinner local taverna
Day 8 – Monday
Departure day
Breakfast
Transfer to Chania airport
**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 mountain accommodation
Beer tasting
Cretan Wild T shirt
Race entry
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
