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Nikiforios Run 2024 - Experience the Great Outdoors in Rethymno

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Rethymno Hosted Exciting Nikiforios Run 2024

Last week, the municipality of Rethymno organized the exciting Nikiforios Run 2024.

This big sports event included running races, biking, and recreational walking through the beautiful villages and nature areas around Rethymno.

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The 9th annual Nikiforios Run on April 21st was a huge success with many athletes participating.

The races have become a yearly tradition that promotes the Rethymno area, the values of sports and fair play, and the welcoming spirit of the local villagers.

The races were organized by the Rethymno Sports Department, Rethymno Health Runners, the Region of Crete, local cultural clubs, and more.

There were distances of 26km, 10km, and 5.3km for running and walking, plus a bike ride and children's races too.

Top runners included Ioannis Oikonomakis, Georgios Koutroulis and Pantelis Kalpaxis for men's 26km, and Rita Mountaki, Irini Fournaraki, and Helen Galeraki for women's 26km. Other winners were listed for the 10km and 5.3km events.

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Rethymno is a top destination for athletic events all year round.

In addition to the Nikiforios Run, the region hosts mountain biking races, swimming competitions, tournaments, and more.

Rethymno provides the perfect setting for an active holiday with its stunning landscapes from beaches to mountains.

Check the local events calendar and experience the thrills of sports tourism in this scenic part of Crete!

Rethymno offers the perfect setting for outdoor adventures and sporting events with its beautiful villages, scenic nature trails, mild weather, and friendly locals. From running and biking to hiking and exploring, you can stay active while taking in incredible views.

Start planning your sports tourism trip for 2025 to experience the annual Nikiforios Run and other great outdoor activities in Rethymno! Get a taste of the hospitable Cretan culture while challenging yourself in this breathtaking environment

La Ville de Rethymno

Vous êtes invités à découvrir des régions éloignées et incontournables, tout au long de l'année, hors de sentiers battus. Profitez bien de visiter les villages merveilleux, déguster les plats de la véritable cuisine crétoise, le vin et le tsikoudia crétois. Vous pouvez participer à nos fêtes et festivités, mais surtout apprendre à connaître notre esprit d'hospitalité et le vrai caractère de Réthymnon.
 
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Office de Tourisme
  tourism (@) rethymno.gr
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  +30 28310 21459
  21 El. Venizelou Str, 74100, Rethymno, Crete, Greece

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