Rhodes Marathon & Half

4.5 (17 Reviews)

Edition 9

Rhodes, Greece
21 Apr, 2024 (Sun)

Running

5 km, 10 km, 21.098 km, 42.195 km

Price from
13 USD
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About the event

Experience the ancient and medieval history of the beautiful Greek island of Rhodes when you join us for the annual International Roads to Rhodes Marathon. The route is designed to take runners through the stunning seaside landscapes of the north part of Rhodes city before arriving in the city centre for a festive finish.

The race is approved by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races and is also part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Wanda Age Group World Ranking Qualifying Series. Races are available over 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon distances, with all starting in the centre of Rhodes.

Races offered by this event

You have 3 weeks to prepare

Marathon

21 Apr, 2024 (Sun) - 07:30
Running
42.195 km
Solo
On site
Road
Flat
City
Historical
Island
Scenic

Half Marathon

21 Apr, 2024 (Sun) - 07:30
Running
21.098 km
Solo
On site
Road
Flat
City
Historical
Island
Scenic

10 KM Race

21 Apr, 2024 (Sun) - 07:40
Running
10 km
Solo
On site
Road
Flat
City
Historical
Island
Scenic

5 KM Race

21 Apr, 2024 (Sun) - 11:50
Running
5 km
Solo
On site
Road
Flat
City
Historical
Island
Scenic

Course details

Course highlights

Marathon RaceMarathon 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 SquareHalfmarathon RaceThe 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 Square10km RaceRimini 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 Square5km RaceRimini 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.

Start address

Pl. Eleftherias, Rodos 851 00, Greece

Finish address

Pl. Eleftherias, Rodos 851 00, Greece

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Event T-shirts
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Toilets
Goodie bag
Photo Service
E-certificate/e-diploma
Nutrition Stations
Medical Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviews

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David Morrish
Apr 2023
42.195 km

This was my 4th marathon, having run London and Paris and I chose Rhodes as it was smaller and had some epic views on offer, I was not wrong! The route is pretty lovely, all coastal and the weather was of course beautiful, and not too hot as it starts at 730am. There are few crowds, so don’t expect lots of encouragement like other races, that said, those that do turn up clap and cheer support which is lovely. Plenty of water and energy drinks supplied, and the finish line was wonderful, although it’s odd that they put the award ceremony on while people still running? There is a severe lack of of toilets on route, a major issue for those that can struggle with runners belly, something that needs addressing for future years if it gets bigger. Medal and finishers bag was great, registration prior was easy from uk, and despite a little confusion on collecting bib on the day, all was collected easily enough and all the teams seemed so lovely and helpful and spirited. I’d suggest if possible, a few more volunteers/officials on routes where obvious cheating can take place as I witnessed someone clearly skip about 2km by jumping the barrier and I informed Rhodes to Rhodes and also my race.gr but nothing was rectified.

Great views

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Georgios Milios
Country flag of GR
Apr 2022
21.098 km

Coming back after the organization of 2019 and the pandemic, this year's event was a major downgrade. No "Pasta Party", no snacks or to be very honest very little and given with a "rate" to athletes -personally I've received half of a banana and a tiny sesame bar! On the course itself there were no isotonic gels. Even the medals were the same for every distance. I could go on and on but I'll stop here. This is so sad! Rhodos Marathon has the potential to become one of the best on the calendar, the scenery, the weather, and the amazing island can contribute to success -please copy the best parts from your past events.

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Kyriakos Mastrogeorgiou
Apr 2022
42.195 km

to cancel Boston marathon in USA next week(18/04/2022) and run my home town's marathon the Rhodes island marathon GREECE instead it was a wise choice not just i saved lots of money:-), but because my legs performed so well from resting them at home, the result sub 3;-) performance. I came 3rd out of 116 runners official Time 2:57:12

Great Route, Good job from the volunteers without you nothing is possible, well done. Rhodes island itself is just an Amazing place for vacations !!!!!

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Fenella McAlister
Apr 2018
42.195 km

Great to start early, at 7.30am, but still hot from the start. Lots of water stations, well manned and every I e really friendly, cheerful and encouraging. The out-and-back routes meant it was possible to become familiar with other runners which made it more friendlmy. Great having all distances running on the same morning. Fun atmosphere with runners from all the races at the finish.

Tough-going in the heat!

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Ranvir Singh

One of the best country in the world Am also visited Greece Am like to take patysipate this race

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Konstantinos Koudounas

Nice route by the sea. When you pick up the bib number there is no exhibition. There are no much crowd to support you on the way.

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Colin Kennedy

An absolute gem as far as location is concerned and Organisation was pretty good. The downside was lack of Toilet facilities at The Start& throughout The Course. Also Crowd support was minimal, even towards The Finish, but you find this at Many events. Over all very good, just need more Toilets😊👌

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monia pyraki
5 km

The marathon in Rhodes was very well organised! Amazingly route, location and volunteers! Really enjoyed it! Well done

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Paul Flewitt
Country flag of GB

Fantastic Run on a fantastic island

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Christoph Pedretti
21.098 km

The route is s simply amazing, awesome crowd and everything well organised.

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Georgios Milios
Country flag of GR

An amazing place to run. Rodos is among the most beautiful cities to run. The race has its difficulties especially on the last 3 km -they are uphill. Poor recovery products. Amazing pasta party!

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Daniel Molina
42.195 km

Un éxito de carrera, el recorrido es retador y el sol es fuerte. Sin embargo, hay bastantes puestos con hidratante, agua y fruta. Se corre bastante solo, en especial en la segunda vuelta de maratón una vez que han terminado los de media. Los organizadores se toman la maratón con mucho amor y eso se nota en la carrera.

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Meike Villwock
21.098 km

Ich habe diesen Lauf sehr genossen, weil die Strecke wunderschön war! Es ging die ganze Zeit am Meer entlang. Es war nicht überfüllt, aber die Stimmung war super! Die Organisation war top! Ich würde den Lauf absolut weiterempfehlen und würde tatsächlich gerne nächstes Jahr wieder starten!

Es geht am Hafen von Rhodos Stadt los. Man läuft zunächst ein Stück an der einen Seite der Küste entlang und wieder zurück in die Stadt, dann ein Stück an der anderen Seite der Küste und wieder zurück zum Hafen. Start und Ziel sind am gleichen Ort.

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Adrian Holyhead
42.195 km

Very well organised. Not flat as advertised , there are a couple of sharp inclines ! Would definitely recommend , really enjoyed it.

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David Haylett
Country flag of GB
42.195 km

Enjoyable race in the sun, very well organised with sufficient water stations. Good support at the start and finish passing points.

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