29th Koudoumas Cross-Country Run & Hiking Event
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Registrations have opened for the 29th Koudoumas Cross-Country Run and Hiking Event, which will take place on Palm Sunday, 5 April 2026 (Start time: 10:00 – Sternes).
Participation forms can be completed via the link:
https://atpro.gr/oreinos-agonas-koudouma/
Registrations will also be available on the day of the race.
Detailed Information for the 29th Koudoumas Cross-Country Run & Hiking Event
Date: Palm Sunday, 5 April 2026
Start Time: 10:00
Starting Point: Sternes
(The route is mountainous and demanding, featuring 9 km uphill and 13.5 km downhill, on a dirt road.)
Route: Sternes – Kofinas – Holy Monastery of Koudoumas (22.5 km)
Finish Line: Holy Monastery of Koudoumas
Free Transportation for Athletes
For the transportation of athletes to the starting point, a bus will depart from Eleftherios Venizelos Square (Heraklion) on Sunday, 5 April at 07:30 a.m.
Seat reservations:
Tel. 2892340351 (Municipality of Gortyna)
Tel. 6972865015 (Giannis Pantatosakis, Race Commissioner – O.Y. Crete)
Categories
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Men’s General Category
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Women’s General Category
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Men 20–29
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Women 20–29
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Men 30–39
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Women 30–39
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Men Veterans 40–49
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Women Veterans 40–49
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Men Veterans 50+
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Women Veterans 50+
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Men Veterans 60+
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Women Veterans 60+
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Boys 16–19
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Girls 16–19
For the above categories to apply, at least four athletes must participate in each category.
Time limit for athletes: 3 hours
Participation declarations via the online link:
https://atpro.gr/oreinos-agonas-koudouma/
Participation is FREE.
All participants take part under their own medical responsibility.
Awards
Cups, medals, and a commemorative diploma will be awarded to the top three athletes in each category.
Commemorative gifts will also be given to all participants.
Meal
After the award ceremony, a meal will follow in the courtyard of the Holy Monastery of Koudoumas.
Information:
Tel. 2892340351 (Municipality of Gortyna)
Tel. 6972865015 (Giannis Pantatosakis, Race Commissioner – O.Y. Crete)
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dromoskoudouma
