TUI Rhodes Marathon

Welcome to the TUI Rhodes Marathon taking place on 26th of April 2026.

Every year, millions of people participate in marathons across the globe. Among them, the TUI Rhodes Marathon offers something distinct, a race that weaves through history, sea, and sunlight on one of the Mediterranean’s most storied islands.

The TUI Rhodes Marathon is held on the island of Rhodes, once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and today a living museum of classical, Byzantine, and medieval heritage. The race begins and ends in the historic town of Rhodes, where runners pass along the medieval city walls, the Mandraki harbour, and coastal roads overlooking the Aegean Sea.

With distances including the Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10KM, and 5KM, the event offers a space for all kinds of runners, from first-timers to seasoned athletes. But beyond the race, the event offers something more: the chance to connect with the rhythm of a place that has welcomed travellers for millennia.

Since its inception, the TUI Rhodes Marathon has been organized with the support of local authorities and cultural institutions, aiming to combine physical activity with a deeper experience of place. The event is part of the TUI Mediterranean Marathon League and a member of the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS), ensuring high-quality standards for participants.

In Rhodes, running becomes a journey through centuries. It is a celebration not only of endurance and movement but also of landscape, culture, and shared human stories.

Tips for Visiting Rhodes

Rhodes offers visitors a rich mixture of natural beauty, history, and everyday life.

Walk through the cobbled streets of the Old Town, enclosed by medieval walls built by the Knights of Saint John. Visit the Palace of the Grand Master and explore the Archaeological Museum housed in the former Knights’ Hospital.

Along the coast, the Aegean Sea meets ancient columns and quiet coves. A short drive leads to Lindos, where whitewashed houses rise beneath a cliffside acropolis. For those who enjoy nature, the Valley of the Butterflies and the island’s pine-covered hills offer peaceful escapes.

Local food is simple and generous—fresh seafood, olive oil, bread, and wine from the island’s villages. In the cafés and markets, the daily rhythm of Greek island life continues as it has for generations.

Rhodes is not only a destination, but a meeting point of cultures and histories. The TUI Rhodes Marathon invites you to be part of that long story—even if just for a few miles.

What is included in the entry fee

• Runner Participation Number
• Electronic timekeeping with chip
• Commemorative Finish Medal
• Commemorative electronic participation diploma
• Provision of water, sports drinks, gel, bananas and medical services during and after the race.
• Sports massage at the finish line
• Cotton bag with the official t-shirt of the race and gifts from the sponsors.

SCHEDULE

• TBC

Accommodation

Take advantage of the official hospitality packages offered by the Marathon which include accommodation, goody bag delivery, early breakfast, and more!