
Sfakia Sky Marathon 2026
Anopoli
Event Details
Date
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start time: 08:00 • End time: 18:30
Start Location
Chania
Event Type
Ultra
Distance
44 km
Elevation
+3050m(gain)
Organizer
Arkalos Team
Entry Fee
€50
Registration Deadline
October 21, 2026
Important Information
BIB pickup: Friday Oct 23 at Anopoli, 18:00–20:00, or Saturday Oct 24 at Chora Sfakion, 06:30–07:15 (photo ID required).
A bag may be left at registration and collected at the Anopoli finish.
Athletes board the ferry to Loutro at 07:15.
Participation requirement: completion of 2 trail races of at least 21km in the last 3 years.
ITRA number required (find at itra.run/Runners/FindARunner).
Max 150 participants.
Payment by card online only.
Mandatory equipment: hydration vest (500ml+ capacity), emergency blanket, reusable cup (no plastic cups provided), mobile phone, windproof jacket.
Recommended: gloves, poles, hat/buff, waterproof jacket, 600kcal solid food, headlamp, bandage.
Cut-off times: Anopoli (4.8km, 1h10m), Mavros Harakas (17km, 4h30m), Mavros Harakas return (30.5km, 8h).
Aid stations: Anopoli (4.8km), Eisodos Porolangou (7.2km, +805m), Agkathopi (12km, +1715m), Mavros Harakas (17km, +2115m — main station, next aid 8.5km away), Katsiveli Refuge Chr.
Chouliόpoulos (25.5km, +2695m).
Route highlights: summit of Pachnes (2,454m, highest peak of the White Mountains) with the "Sea to Summit" challenge, crossing the unique alpine desert, "BringtheCheese" challenge at Katsiveli Refuge.
Awards at 17:15 at Anopoli square.
Buses to Sfakia port at 18:00 and 19:00.
ITRA 2 points.
Cancellation: full refund until Sep 15, 2026; no refund after Oct 10, 2026.
No race insurance provided — athletes are advised to arrange personal accident coverage.
Elevation Profile

Total elevation: +3050m
Race Course Map

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