Join us for the 3rd International Roads to Rhodes Marathon at the 17th of April 2016 and experience all the ancient and medieval history of the island as we run along the seaside with the spectacular views of the deep blue colors of the Aegean Sea.
The course to provide the athletes with the optimal flat course with views of the deep blue Aegean Sea. Therefore, all the races (5K, 10K, and Marathon) will begin along the beautiful sea coast. All the races will finish in the Rhodes center city to a festive crowd atmosphere. We are excited with the course design to allow the runners an optimal course with spectacular scenery and experiencing the real history of ancient Rhodes.
As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, runners will see the island where the famous Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was standing, along with the medieval Old Town, which has been declared a World Heritage Site. The route will be cyclical by the seaside at the north part of Rhodes city and will arrive in the city center of Rhodes in a festive atmosphere.
The ROUTE for the 42,195 km is Rhodes center, Eleftherias Square ➡Savva Nikolaou str.➡Georg. Papanikolaou str.➡Ko str. ➡Lerou str.➡Kalymnou str.➡Akti Miaouli➡Kato Petres➡Kritika / Ialyssou str.➡Turn Over Point 1➡Ialyssou str. / Kritika➡Kato Petres➡Akti Miaouli➡Kalymnou str.➡Lerou str.➡Ko str.➡Georg. Papanikolaou str.➡Savva Nikolaou str.➡Eleftherias Sq.➡Eleftherias Gate➡Akti Sachtouri➡EO Rhodes-Lindos➡Afstralias str.➡Kallitheas ave.➡Turn Over Point 2➡Kallitheas ave.➡Afstralias str.➡EO Rhodes-Lindos➡Akti Sachtouri➡Eleftherias Gate➡Myloi➡Turn Over Point 3➡Myloi➡Rhodes center ➡ Eleftherias Square ➡ Route Replay ➡ Finish: Eleftherias Square.
The ROUTE for the 10 km Rhodes center, Eleftherias Square ➡Turn Over Point 1 at the cross of Eleftherias Square and Georg. Papanikolaou str.➡ Eleftherias Square ➡Eleftherias Gate➡Akti Sachtouri➡ Afstralias str.➡Kallitheas ave.➡Turn Over Point 2➡Kallitheas ave.➡Afstralias str.➡ Akti Sachtouri➡Eleftherias Gate➡Myloi➡Turn Over Point 3➡Myloi➡Rhodes center➡ Finish: Eleftherias square.
The ROUTE for the 5 km Starting point Rhodes center, Eleftherias Square ➡Savva Nikolaou str.➡Georg. Papanikolaou str.➡Ko str. ➡Lerou str.➡Kalymnou str.➡Akti Miaouli➡ Turn Over Point 1 for 5000m ➡ Akti Miaouli➡Kalymnou str.➡Lerou str.➡Ko str.➡Georg. Papanikolaou str.➡Savva Nikolaou str.➡Eleftherias Sq.➡ Rhodes center Turn Over Point 2 at Bank of Greece ➡ Eleftherias Square ➡ Finish: Eleftherias Square.
This year the route is closed to the cars.
During the entire route there will be aid stations for the athletes: every 2.5 km water and every 5 km sports drinks, bananas and energy bars.
There are also toilets throughout the route and first aid help at every station.
All participants receive a performance running shirt.
Clubs interested in participating please email info@roadstorhodes.com
Opening hours:
Thursday 14th April 2016 15:00-20:00
Friday 15th April 2016 15:00-20:00
Saturday 16th April 2016 10:00-16:00
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The Rhodes marathon now has the official approval of the Hellenic and International Athletics Federation SEGAS along with AIMS and IAAF, ensuring the validity and international recognition of the race.
info@roadstorhodes.com
New route info
Cars are not allowed now in the new route!!