Part of the 11th Crete Marathon, dedicated to the memory of the late Metropolitan Irenaios Galanakis, held on the SEGAS official calendar under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organisation (EOT) and AIMS. Co-organized with the Region of Crete and the municipalities of the Chania regional unit. Dedicated to the memory of the hero Squadron Leader Kostas Iliakis. AIMS-certified course. Start on Eleftheriou Venizelou, outside the main entrance of the National Sports Centre (EAK) / Chania National Stadium; finish inside the stadium (last 100 m). Route: Eleftheriou Venizelou - Chatzimichali Giannari (Market) - Chalidon - Kountourioti (Old Harbour) - Talo Square - Akti Kanari - Akti Papanikoli - Monis Gonias - Konstantinou Palaiologou - Selinou - Georgiakakidon - Kladisos junction - Old National Road (Mikis Theodorakis Avenue) - Chrysi Akti junction - Daskalogianni - turnaround at the end of Chrysi Akti - Daskalogianni - Chrysi Akti junction - Old National Road - Kladisos junction - Kissamou - Skalidi - Chatzimichali Giannari (Market) - Eleftheriou Venizelou - Chania National Stadium. Open to runners born in 2012 or earlier. Runners under 18 need the parent/guardian declaration completed during online registration. Field limited to 1,000 runners. Time limit 1 hour 30 minutes (finish by 09:00). Distance markers every kilometre; timing mats at the start, finish, turnaround and intermediate points. Awards: cups for the top 3 men and women overall; special awards for the first male and female athlete with a disability and for the largest team (by number of finishers). T-shirt: men's or women's, with sleeves. Water and isotonic drinks at the start, at the finish and every 2.5 km. Electronic timing with a chip collected together with the bib; results posted on crete-marathon.gr after the races (official results within 10 working days, objections within 5 days). Every finisher gets the commemorative medal and can print a participation diploma from the organizer's website. Awards ceremonies at 10:30 (top 3 of the marathon, 10K and 5K, and team awards) and at 13:00 (all other categories). After the awards there is a draw for gifts or gift vouchers among runners present (by bib number). Race pack: bib, printed info material, participation diploma, commemorative finisher medal, race photos, event T-shirt (women's cut is slim fit, no exchanges), event bag, electronic timing and online results. Enhanced package: +€18 adds the organizer's backpack, for every race and every entry type. Registered runners also get discounts on transport, accommodation, food and culture, announced on the organizer's website. Bib, timing chip and race material are collected only at the Registration Centre, Chania National Stadium (Andrea Papandreou 59, Chania): Friday 9 April 2027 10:00-15:00 and 16:00-20:00, Saturday 10 April 2027 10:00-15:00 and 16:00-19:00. Bag drop at Chania National Stadium before the start, collected after finishing. Pre-race events: Friday 9 April, cutting of the olive wreath (kotinos) for the winners from the Ancient Olive Tree of Vouves (Platanias); Saturday 10 April, torch relay in memory of Metropolitan Irenaios (gathering at the Region of Crete at 20:00, ending at the EAK) and the opening ceremony at 20:15. Entry types: Individual; Group (10+ runners of the same club, gym, company, school, family or group of friends, registered with the same group code by the team captain); Reduced (people with disabilities, running clubs, students, unemployed, parents of three or more children); Minors (school pupils with their school's key, €5). Reduced-fee entries are valid only if the supporting document is emailed to registrations@crete-marathon.gr within 3 days of registering, with your full name and race in the subject (e.g. Papadakis, 5 km). Payment online by card on crete-marathon.gr, or in cash at the SDYCH office (Sfakion 4, Chania) within 3 days of registering, otherwise the entry is void. Any bank or card charges are paid by the runner, and entries paid below the set fee are cancelled. If no confirmation email arrives soon after registering, contact the Technical Committee at chaniarunners@gmail.com or registrations@crete-marathon.gr. If places remain, a limited number of in-person entries (cash only) are taken at the SDYCH office and at the Registration Centre. Cancellation: if the runner cancels by 31 January 2027, the fee is refunded minus bank charges; if the race is cancelled by the organizer or for special reasons, the fee is credited to the next edition or refunded in full. All runners take part at their own risk and should have a recent medical and cardiology check; no medical certificate is requested. Full running kit is mandatory and the bib cannot be transferred to another runner. Runners with disabilities who need a guide must arrange one themselves. Medical and first-aid staff at the start, finish and selected points along the course. Part of the proceeds goes to mass-sport programmes (social dividend). Contact: chaniarunners@gmail.com, registrations@crete-marathon.gr, info@crete-marathon.gr, tel. 28214 05253 (group entries: Thursday and Friday 18:00-20:00).