Running clubs in Crete.
7 running clubs in Crete, with the days, times and meeting points they post. Each card opens the club’s own page, where it posts its runs.
7 clubs, 3 races coming up
Each club and race opens its own page, where we checked it in October 2026.
Clubs.
7 clubs run here
- 391 Run ClubRun club · Chania, CreteA running community born in Chania that brings together complete beginners and experienced runners, with no pressure and no competition. Everyone runs at their own pace, but on the road they are one crew.@391runclub
- Chania Monday Social RunRun club · Koum Kapi and Nea Chora, ChaniaA free social run every Monday evening in Chania, organised by trail runner Helen Galerakis of Cretan Wild. All levels are welcome, routes are out and back so you choose your distance and pace, and there is a beer or mountain tea after.Website
- GT Run TribeRun club · Rethymno, CreteA Rethymno running community that does not run for time but to connect. The weekly early run starts from a café, with a warm-up first and coffee together after.@gtruntribe
- Heraklion Health Runners ClubTraining club · Heraklion, CreteA Heraklion road and long-distance running club coached by Dimitris Manelakis. Anyone can start running with the club at any age or fitness level; the coach takes their history and goals and plans their training.@sdyher
- Iraklio Run ClubRun club · Georgiadis Park, HeraklionWeekly social 5K runs around Heraklion for all abilities, with no commitment pressure. Whether it is your first run or your fiftieth, come to move, chat and make friends, then join the group for drinks after.@irakliorunclub
- ArkalosTrail club · Chania, CreteA Chania-based mountain and trail running team for runners of every level and age, even people just getting off the sofa. It holds weekly team runs and organises the Sfakia Sky Marathon and the Chania Trail Event.@arkalos_mountain_running
- HERUNRun club · Heraklion, CreteA running community in Heraklion, open to everyone at any pace, from beginners to experienced runners. It is not a training group: people run together at a shared easy pace, get to know each other and finish with coffee.@heraklionrunners
Usual slots.
Almost certainly on, but check the club’s page before you go.
Monday
- –Chania Monday Social Run · Koum Kapi and Nea Chora, Chania
Tuesday
- 8pmIraklio Run Club · Georgiadis Park, across from Open Refectory
Wednesday
- 7amGT Run Tribe · Theorist, Kazantzaki 1, Rethymno
- 8:15pm391 Run Club · Chania, Crete
- –Heraklion Health Runners Club · Heraklion, Crete
Saturday
- –Heraklion Health Runners Club · Lasithi Plateau
Races in Crete.
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Where can I run with a group in Crete?
7 clubs run in Crete: 391 Run Club, Chania Monday Social Run, GT Run Tribe, Heraklion Health Runners Club, Iraklio Run Club, Arkalos and HERUN. Each card opens the club’s own page, where it posts its runs.
Are run clubs in Crete free?
Chania Monday Social Run says publicly that it’s free. For the others, check their own page.
Which days do clubs run in Crete?
Monday: Chania Monday Social Run. Tuesday: Iraklio Run Club. Wednesday: GT Run Tribe, 391 Run Club, Heraklion Health Runners Club. Saturday: Heraklion Health Runners Club.
What races are coming up in Crete?
Chania Night Run (12 December 2026); Cretan Backyard Ultra (16 January 2027); Crete Marathon (11 April 2027).
Other cities.
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