
Armeneia 2026 - Vaggelis Giakoumakis 11.3km
Armenoi
Event Details
Date
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Start time: 18:15
Start Location
Rethymno
Event Type
Road Race
Distance
11.3 km
Organizer
Cultural Association of Armenoi Rethymno
Entry Fee
€10
Registration Deadline
July 28, 2026
Important Information
Route starts in Selli village and finishes at the Cultural Association of Armenoi.
Open to adults 18+ (born 2008 and earlier).
Top 3 men and top 3 women receive cups; oldest male and female finishers also receive special awards.
A trisagion ceremony will be held at Saint Ieromartyr Evangelos church in Selli at 18:00 before the race.
Poetry recitation dedicated to Vaggelis Giakoumakis at the end of the event.
Electronic timing with individual chip.
Free bus transportation from all Cretan cities for athletes outside Rethymno prefecture; must register and declare departure city by July 28 at 14:00.
BIB and chip pickup 2 hours before race start at the Selli start secretariat.
Personal items must be submitted at least 30 minutes before race start (by 18:00) at the designated area.
Warm showers and traditional meal at the finish.
Medical coverage provided by a doctor and the Greek Red Cross of Rethymno.
Organizer contact: psarmenoi@gmail.com.