The route will be cyclical by the seaside in the north part of Rhodes city and will arrive in the city centre of Rhodes in a festive atmosphere. The Rhodes marathon has the official approval of AIMS which ensures the validity and the international recognition of the race. Rhodes marathon is a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Ranking Qualifying Series. All the races (5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon) will start at Rhodes centre.
The Rhodes International Marathon has been held since 2014, having evolved into an institution. The race was inspired by the late George Zaras, a Greek-American expatriate from Rhodes. Together with Marietta Papavassiliou, President of the Organizing Committee and the American super-athlete and author Wayne Kurtz, he designed a marathon route that is now a benchmark for the global running community.
It is a coastal route next to the walls of the Medieval City with a view of the Aegean Sea, 42,195 meters next to the endless blue sea, a unique experience for every runner. A sporting event of global appeal, designed to make the most of the unique cultural and natural setting of the island of Rhodes.
Rhodes Marathon Course Highlights
Marathon Race
The marathon course consists of two halfmarathon laps as follows: Starting point: Rhodes center, Eleftherias Square -> Eleftherias Gate -> Akti Sachtouri -> EO Rhodes-Lindos -> Afstralias str. -> Kallitheas ave. -> Turn Over Point 1 -> Kallitheas ave. -> Afstralias str. -> EO Rhodes-Lindos -> Akti Sachtouri -> Eleftherias Gate -> Myloi -> Turn Over Point 2 -> Myloi -> Rhodes center -> Eleftherias Square -> Kountourioti sq.→ Savva Nikolaou str. -> Georg. Papanikolaou str. -> Ko str. -> Lerou str. -> Kalymnou str. -> Akti Miaouli -> Kato Petres -> Kritika / Ialyssou str. -> Turn Over Point 3 -> Ialyssou str. / Kritika -> Kato Petres -> Akti Miaouli -> Kalymnou str. -> Lerou str. -> Ko str. -> Georg. Papanikolaou str. -> Savva Nikolaou str. -> Eleftherias Sq. ROUTE REPLAY -> Finish: Eleftherias Square
Halfmarathon Race
The Half Marathon will follow the same scenic route as the Marathon but runners will only complete the first lap as follows: Starting point: Rhodes center, Eleftherias Square -> Eleftherias Gate -> Akti Sachtouri -> EO Rhodes-Lindos -> Afstralias str. -> Kallitheas ave. -> Turn Over Point 1 -> Kallitheas ave. -> Afstralias str. -> EO Rhodes-Lindos -> Akti Sachtouri -> Eleftherias Gate -> Myloi -> Turn Over Point 2 -> Myloi -> Rhodes center -> Eleftherias Square -> Kountourioti sq.→ Savva Nikolaou str. -> Georg. Papanikolaou str. -> Ko str. -> Lerou str. -> Kalymnou str. -> Akti Miaouli -> Kato Petres -> Kritika / Ialyssou str. -> Turn Over Point 3 -> Ialyssou str. / Kritika -> Kato Petres -> Akti Miaouli -> Kalymnou str. -> Lerou str. -> Ko str. -> Georg. Papanikolaou str. -> Savva Nikolaou str. -> Finish: Eleftherias Square
10km Race
Rimini sq.(Sound and light) -> Akti Sachtouri -> Afstralias str -> EO Rhodes-Lindos -> 1st Turnaround point on the cross between EO Rhodes-Lindos and Kallitheas avenue -> EO Rhodes-Lindos -> Afstralias str. -> Akti Sachtouri -> Eleftherias Gate -> Eleftherias sq. -> Kountourioti sq. -> Savva Nikolaou str. -> Georgiou Papanikolaou str. -> Finish: Rhodes Center, Eleftherias Square
5km Race
Rimini sq.(Sound and light) -> Akti Sachtouri -> Afstralias str -> 1st Turnaround point on the cross between Afstralias str and Makrigianni str. -> Afstralias str. -> Akti Sachtouri -> Eleftherias Gate -> Center Eleftherias Sq. -> Savva Nikolaou str. -> Georgiou Papanikolaou str. -> Finish Eleftherias sq.
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