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Coming Up October 7th at Arkalochori – The Crete Half Marathon

2018-09-30 by Phil Butler

Crete Half Marathon 2018

On Sunday October 7th, 2018, the Athletic Health Club’s CRETE Half Marathon offers runners the unique opportunity to enjoy an idyllic course. Runners of all levels will take part in 10km, 5km, and 1km races.

Tags: Arkalochori, Arkalochori events, Arkalochori half marathon, Athletic Health Club, crete, Crete athletics, Crete clubs, Crete events, Crete Half marathon, Heraklion events, runners, running

Coming On Crete: The International Mountain Race Psiloritis 2018

2018-03-29 by Phil Butler

Mt. Psiloritis

Coming up June 3rd, the International Mountain Race Psiloritis will challenge the world’s mountain racers to run in the footsteps of mighty Zeus. An event envisioned back in 2008 for Mt. Olympus, Race Psiloritis is now an “one of” international runner’s experience.

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