The Palaiochora Runners Association “Palaiochora Trail Running Team” invites you on Sunday, 29/03/2026, to the 8th mountain running race “Krokodilos Trail.”

It is a particularly technical and demanding mountain race, taking place on rocky trails with constant ascents and descents, designed exclusively for experienced and well-trained athletes.
The race distance is 20.5 km, with 1,200 metres of positive and negative elevation gain.

It is a point-to-point race, starting from Sougia and finishing in Palaiochora.

The name “Krokodilos Trail” comes both from the shape of the cape located east of Palaiochora in Chania, which resembles a giant stone crocodile swimming, and from a symbolic meaning: the profile of the route features four very sharp “teeth,” similar to those of the animal. The name also reflects the terrain of the route, which hides many sharp stones, like teeth.

The “Crocodile” of Palaiochora is completely still and tame, waiting for visitors to the area to discover its beauty.

The race unfolds in South-West Crete, along the route:

Sougia – Ancient Lissos – Lichnou Lakkos – Ammoutsaki Beach – Yaliskari Beach (up to this point following the international E4 path connecting Sougia with Palaiochora) – Anydroi Gorge – Prophet Elias of Anydroi – Papouri – Keratides – Mylos – Vigles – Palaiochora.

You can view and download the route on your device from the following link:
https://www.komoot.com/tour/1109302585

Programme

Saturday, 28/03/2026

18:00 – 21:00: Pasta Party & distribution of race packs to the athletes.

Sunday, 29/03/2026

07:30: Departure of transport for athletes from Palaiochora to Sougia.

08:00 – 09:00: Race office operating in Sougia for the delivery of race packs only to athletes who were unable to collect them the previous day, following prior notification to the organisers.

09:30: Race start from Sougia.

11:30: Cut-off time for the last athlete passing the Yaliskari Station (10.0 km).

11:30: Estimated arrival time of the first athlete at the finish line.

13:00: Athletes’ award ceremony.

13:30: Race closing – Meal.

Photos: https://paleochoratrt.gr/