
Sfakia Vertical Run 2026
Anopoli
Event Details
Date
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Start time: 10:50 • End time: 12:50
Start Location
Chania
Event Type
Road Race
Distance
4.9 km
Elevation
+680m(gain)
Organizer
Arkalos Team
Entry Fee
€20
Registration Deadline
October 21, 2026
Important Information
Athletes gather at Chora Sfakion port at 08:30 for BIB pickup (until 10:00).
A bag may be left at registration and collected at the Anopoli finish.
Athletes board the ferry at 10:20; race starts from the ferry ramp at Loutro at 10:50.
Athletes run 500m along the car-free Loutro seafront, then climb the rocky path to the chapel of Agia Aikaterini (3.5km, +680m).
Athletes must ring the church bell to validate their run.
Descent via path, road, and Kalderimi for 900m to Anopoli square.
No mandatory equipment; poles and hat recommended due to the steep climb.
2 water stations: one mid-route, one near the chapel.
Cut-off: 1 hour from start at the mid-point station — athletes unable to continue are transported by 4x4 to Anopoli.
Max 250 participants.
Payment by card online or on-site (limited on-site spots — early online registration advised).
Cancellation: no refund after Sep 15, 2026.
Includes: electronic timing, medical support, free ferry transfer, post-race meal, transport back to Sfakia, athlete bag with souvenirs.
Awards and traditional refreshments at Anopoli square by the local cultural association.
Elevation Profile

Total elevation: +680m
Race Course Map

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