The distribution of the competition equipment, as well as the commemorative material of the event, will be carried out exclusively by the Registration Center at Rhodes Town Hall, 1 Eleftherias Square, Rhodes, 85100, on Friday 16 April 15:00 – 20:00 and on Saturday 17 April 10:00 – 19:00.
Those who are unable to pick up their package from the registration center can pick it up on the day of the games from the event kiosk at City Hall Square, 45 minutes before the start of their game.
ATTENTION: To receive the participation package, it is mandatory to present the email confirming your participation, either the proof of payment, or your own identification document (a photocopy of the document is sufficient), or the one for which you will receive the participation package.
The runners of all races should place their personal belongings and their clothing in the backpack which they will receive from the secretariat with their participation package and deliver it to the specially designed area that will operate exclusively in front of the Town Hall in Eleftherias Square.
ATTENTION:
- You will have to stick the sticker you will find in the envelope with your participation number on the backpack you will receive at the race secretariat.
- You should not place travel documents, money, electronic devices, medicines or items of value in the bag.
- No other backpacks or bags will be accepted, except for the special bags of the organization.
- The organizers are not responsible in case of loss of items.
- No backpacks or bags will be accepted at the 5 km start area.
- Runners participating in the Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 km race must hand in their personal belongings no later than 15 minutes before the start.
- Runners participating in the 5 km race must have delivered their personal belongings no later than one (1) hour before the start time of their race (11:50).
- Runners who will participate in the 5 km race and wish to deliver their personal belongings at the specially designed area in front of the Town Hall in Eleftherias Square should note that their starting point is 500m from Eleftherias Square.
- After the finish, you can collect your personal belongings (backpack) by showing your bib number.
The Marathon and Half Marathon course is 21,097 m long and the marathon runners will have to cover it twice. There are three turnaround points on the course where there will be event judges.
At each kilometre of the Marathon and Half Marathon race route there will be a mileage indication.
The routes of the 5 and 10 km races have one turning point each.
Runners of all races are requested to always move on the right side of the road according to the direction of traffic flow, except for some points where the signalling follows the opposite direction.
The electronic timekeeping will be carried out by My Race with the My Laps BibTag system, where the chip will be attached behind your race number, which you do not need to return after the race.
In order for your entry to be valid and to be timed, you must place your entry number at chest height (safety pins will be inside the envelope you will receive), do not cover it with any clothing and do not alter it in any way.
Electronic timing mats will be available at the start of the races, at the turnarounds, at 21.1 km (for the Marathon) and at the finish.
10:30 Half Marathon & 10km.
11:15 Marathon
13:30 5km & Team
Summary Competition Schedule - Sunday, April 18, 2027
10km race: 07:15 (Freedom Square)Marathon: 07:30 (Freedom Square)
Half marathon: 07:30 (Freedom Square)
5km race: 11:50 Block A (Start Rimini Square)
5km race: 11:52 Block B (Start Rimini Square)
Walking Route: 11:53 (Start Rimini Square)
Children's Race: 13.00 (Starting at ELTA Post Office)
Runners participating in the Marathon and Half Marathon must be at the starting point on Freedom Square in front of the City Hall at least 30 minutes earlier, i.e. no later than 07:00 a.m. The start will be at 07:30 a.m.
Runners participating in the 10 km race must be at the starting point in Freedom Square in front of the City Hall at least 30 minutes earlier, i.e. no later than 06:45 a.m. The start will be at 07:15 a.m.
Runners participating in the 5 km race must be at the starting point, in the square. Rimini Square (Sound and Light), at least 30 minutes earlier, i.e. no later than 11:20 a.m. . The start of the 5 km race will be in two Blocks. Block A at 11:50 a.m. , Block B at 11:52 a.m. and the walk at 11:53 a.m.
Along the Marathon Course there will be refreshment stations for all participants offering the following:
- Bottled water every 2.5km
- Energy Sports Drink (in a cup) every 5 km
- Bananas at the 25, 30 and 35 km mark as well as at the Finish.
- Energy Gels at the 20 and 30 km mark
- WC every 2.5 km
- Medical help will be available on the race start and finish and at every refreshment station.
At the Finish area there will be bottled water, sport drinks, energy bars and rehabilitation supplements for the Marathon and Half marathon runners.
Along the Half marathon course there will be refreshment stations for all participants offering the following:
- Bottled water every 2.5km
- Energy Sports Drink (in a cup) every 5 km
- WC every 2.5 km
- Medical help will be available on the race start and finish and at every refreshment station.
At the Finish area there will be bottled water, sport drinks, energy bars and rehabilitation supplements for the Marathon and Half marathon runners.
Along the 10km and 5km Race: there will be refreshment stations for all participants offering the following:
- Bottled water every 2.5km
- WC every 2.5 km
- Medical help will be available on the race start and finish and at every refreshment station.
At the finish line, bottled water and, of course, medical support will be available.
Chemical Toilets will be available every 2.5 km for all distances
