The Organizing Committee of the TUI Rhodes Marathon is delighted to announce
the extension of its partnership with TUI, which will continue to serve as the Title Sponsor of the Rhodes International Marathon through 2030.
This renewal of the partnership follows yet another highly successful event, as the 2026 TUI Rhodes Marathon attracted more than 5,000 runners from 65 countries, marking the highest turnout since the partnership with TUI began.
The five-year agreement reaffirms both parties’ shared commitment to developing sports tourism, promoting sustainable tourism development, and further establishing Rhodes as a leading international destination.
-Sebastian Ebel, CEO of the TUI Group, stated: “The TUI Rhodes Marathon is an excellent example of how we at TUI combine sports with sustainable tourism development and underscores our commitment to Rhodes, a destination loved by millions of TUI customers around the world.”
-Marietta Papavasiliou, Chair of the Organizing Committee and founder of the TUI Rhodes Marathon, expressed her satisfaction with the extension of the partnership:
“The renewal of our partnership with TUI through 2030 is a particularly significant vote of confidence in the TUI Rhodes Marathon and the vision we have shared all these years. Together, we have succeeded in establishing the event as an international sporting occasion that showcases Rhodes to the entire world and creates significant added value for tourism and the local economy.
TUI’s long-term commitment allows us to plan for the future with even greater optimism, attract more runners from around the world, and offer an ever-improving experience to participants. We warmly thank TUI for its trust and support, and we look forward to continuing this unique journey together.”
Since the two parties began their partnership, the TUI Rhodes Marathon has evolved into one of the most important international road races in southeastern Europe, attracting thousands of runners from around the world and playing a key role in promoting Rhodes as a sports tourism destination.
-The next TUI Rhodes Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 18, 2027, and registration is already open on the event’s website, rhodesmarathon.gr.
The event will feature the Marathon (42.195 km), the Half Marathon (21.097 km), the 10 km, the 5 km, the 5 km walking route, as well as the 600-meter race for children, allowing runners of all ages and skill levels to participate.
-The race is co-organized by the non-profit organization MARATHON OF RHODES, the Region of South Aegean, the Municipality of Rhodes, and the Dodecanese Branch of the Hellenic Athletics Federation (EAS SEGAS).
The event is supported by the Rhodes Hoteliers Association, the Dodecanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Dodecanese Ephorate of Antiquities, and is held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of Sports, the Ministry of Education, Religion, and Sports, the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), and the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT).
The TUI Rhodes Marathon is certified by SEGAS and the International Association of Marathon and Distance Races (AIMS), along an exceptional seaside route that passes by Rhodes’ most important landmarks.
