Summer Running Retreat
Summer Running Retreat
Description
September 16 2024 to September 23 2024
Join us for a 7 night running retreat in the most delightful time of year in Crete with perfect temperatures and warm waters.
This running retreat is ideal for road runners and those wishing to try some easy trail running. There will even be an option to join the community in a local race towards the end of the retreat which winds it way through delicious orange groves and cute villages followed by a big party. 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 go to the peak of Western Crete’s tallest mountain, Pachnes!! We will head up there for sunset and then make our way back down by the light of the full moon.. a truly incredible experience
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
Travel to south of the island, beach/swim
Lunch
Full moon hike/run to Pachnes
Dinner local taverna
Overnight stay in mountain village of Anopoli
Day 4 – Thursday
Breakfast
Sfakia to Loutro coastal trail run
Lunch in Loutro
Afternoon free time beach/swim
Boat trip to Sfakia
Dinner in local taverna
Day 5 – Friday
Early breakfast
Rodopou 10km run/hike
Lunch
Afternoon free
Dinner in local taverna
Day 6 – Saturday
Breakfast
Rest Day / Free time
Option for day out in Chania, beer factory tour, wine tasting, beach time
Day 7 – Sunday
Breakfast
Moussouron race
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
Boat trip
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
