Road RunningWalking & Hiking

Coast to Coast Race

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 1 km to 21.1 km in Ierapetra (Crete, Greece)

LocationIerapetra, Crete, GreeceShow on map(35.0119° N, 25.7423° E)
Date & StatusMarch 21, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +154 m

Coast to Coast Race is an endurance sporting event in Ierapetra, Crete, GR focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. Key features include City Run, Kids & Youth Races, Seaside & Coast.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +154 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), Dynamic market (5 km, +22 m D+), Family Race (5 km, +22 m D+), and Kids Run (1 km, +4 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 21, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (coast-to-coast.gr).

Official website
Coast to Coast Race in Ierapetra (Work: "Triglav Lakes Valley Mountain Lodge in Slovenia's Julian Alps", Photo: Bob Ramsak, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Triglav Lakes Valley Mountain Lodge in Slovenia's Julian Alps" · Photo: Bob Ramsak · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City RunKids & Youth RacesSeaside & Coast

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+154 m1 m - 119 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m5 m - 14 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Dynamic marketWalking & Hiking5 km+22 m8 m - 17 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Family RaceRoad Running5 km+22 m11 m - 20 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Kids RunRoad Running1 km+4 m14 m - 16 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
21.1 km
Elevation gain
+154 m D+
Elevation loss
-152 m D-
Altitude range
1 m - 119 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
1.5 % / 5.7 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
21.1 km+154 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N5101520FS35.1097° N, 25.8061° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1 m to 119 m above sea level (+154 m D+, -152 m D-)

Peak: 119 m·at 6.4 km·Ø 1.5 %
1 m40 m80 m119 m0 km4.2 km8.4 km12.7 km16.9 km21.1 km119 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Coast to Coast Race take place?

Coast to Coast Race takes place in Ierapetra, Crete, GR (start area at coordinates 35.0119° N, 25.7423° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for March 21, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Coast to Coast Race?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Half Marathon (21.1 km, +154 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), Dynamic market (5 km, +22 m D+), Family Race (5 km, +22 m D+), and Kids Run (1 km, +4 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Coast to Coast Race?

The main competition (Half Marathon over 21.1 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +154 m of elevation gain and -152 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1 m and 119 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Coast to Coast Race?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (coast-to-coast.gr).