
5th Sports Festival of Gavdos 2026 - 6km Trail
Gavdos
Event Details
Date
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Start time: 17:15
Start Location
Chania
Event Type
Trail Run
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+200m(gain)
Organizer
Municipality of Gavdos
Official Announcement
Download PDF ↗Entry Fee
Free
Important Information
Mountain trail run on Gavdos — the island of Calypso and the southernmost point of Europe — held on the Holy Spirit long weekend.
Route: Kastri → Kopanelo → Elikodromio → Monopati Exoriston → Sarakiniko Stone Theatre.
200m+ elevation gain.
Suitable for experienced runners and walkers.
Feed and checkpoint stations every ~2km.
Cut-off: 2 hours.
Age: 18+ (15–18 with parental responsibility).
Participant limit: 200 combined with the 10km (excluding kids race).
Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Men and Women categories.
Free entry includes: medal, diploma, t-shirt, bag, water bottle, timing chip, race results, photos, medical support on course.
50% discount on Chora Sfakion–Gavdos return ferry ticket (provided by the Municipality).
Closing ceremony with live concert by Manos Papadakis and his band.
Race Course Map

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