A Record-Breaking 10th Anniversary for the TUI Rhodes Marathon in the first year of TUI as title sponsor
A milestone edition with more than 4,500 runners from over 60 countries
Members of Group Executive Committee, around 500 TUI guests and over 300 TUI colleagues participated
The event exemplifies TUI’s commitment to the local community in Rhodes and sustainable tourism
The event featured a range of races, from the full Marathon to a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Run, ensuring an inclusive experience for professional athletes, amateur runners, and families alike. Among the participants were around 500 TUI guest and over 300 TUI colleagues. Also present was Thomas Ellerbeck, member of the TUI Group Executive Committee and Chief Sustainability Officer, who supported and encouraged the runners. Meanwhile, Marco Ciomperlik, CEO TUI Airline, and Peter Ulwahn,TUI Musement CEO, took part in the 10K race.
As part of its efforts to support youth sports, TUI donated to the TUI Care Foundation’s Junior Academy Rhodes. The funds will be used for educational courses designed for children, covering topics such as Biology & Oceanography, Upcycling & Recycling, Scuba Diving & Free Diving, and Ocean Veterinary Science. Over 1,000 children participated in the Kids Run, showcasing the next generation’s passion for sports and athletics.
Winners of the TUI Rhodes Marathon 2025
The TUI Rhodes Marathon concluded with an impressive display of athletic prowess, with winners from various countries, reflecting the global nature of the marathon in celebrating achievements of athletes worldwide. The top three marathon finishers received awards presented by TUI, the title sponsor of the event.
More Than a Race: A Weekend of Culture, History, and Community
The TUI Rhodes Marathon was the centerpiece of a weekend filled with cultural and sporting events, reflecting the island’s deep-rooted connection to athletics. Highlights included:
"In the Footsteps of Kallipateira" Colloquium at the Museum of Modern Greek Art, exploring the legacy of the first woman to enter the Olympic Games, a Rhodian figure.
"The Flame of Kallipateira" Theatrical Performance and Concert at the Ancient Stadium, paying tribute to Rhodes’ sporting heritage.
The TUI Rhodes Marathon Gala Dinner at Kalithea Springs brought together representatives from the local community, hoteliers, the Rhodes Marathon, and TUI to celebrate the race’s 10th edition. The event was also attended by George Hatzimarkos, Governor of South Aegean, the Region of Cyclades and Dodecanese island groups, and Alexander Basile Coliadis, Mayor of the Municipality of Rhodes.
TUI’s Drive for Sports Initiatives and Sustainable Tourism
The sponsorship of the TUI Rhodes Marathon, which will continue at least until 2027, is a key part of TUI Group’s global strategy in sponsorship. This also includes major international events such as the TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca in October 2025, where the main sponsorship has recently been extended until 2030.
As part of this strategy, the partnership with the Mediterranean Marathon League was announced, an initiative that combines the excitement of travel with the passion for running, strengthening TUI’s position in sports tourism and expanding the range of experiences available to both new and existing customers. Additionally, a multi-year partnership has been signed with the International Socca Federation (ISF), becoming the title sponsor of international Socca tournaments and highlighting the global appeal of football, the world’s most popular sport.
About TUI Group
The TUI Group is one of the world's leading tourism groups and operates worldwide. The Group is headquartered in Germany. TUI shares are listed in the MDAX index of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and in the regulated market of the Lower Saxony Stock Exchange in Hanover.
TUI Group offers its 20 million customers integrated services from a single source and forms the entire tourism value chain under one roof. The Group owns over 400 hotels and resorts with premium brands such as RIU, TUI Blue and Robinson and 18 cruise ships, ranging from the MS Europa and MS Europa 2 in the luxury class and expedition ships in the HANSEATIC class to the Mein Schiff fleet of TUI Cruises and cruise ships operated by Marella Cruises in the UK. The Group also includes Europe's leading tour operator brands and online marketing platforms, for example for hotel-only or flight-only offers, five airlines with more than 130 modern medium- and long-haul aircraft and around 1,200 travel agencies. In addition to expanding its core business with hotels and cruises via successful joint ventures and activities in vacation destinations, TUI is increasingly focusing on the expansion of digital platforms. The Group is transforming itself into a global tourism platform company.
Global responsibility for sustainable economic, environmental and social action is at the heart of our corporate culture. With projects in 25 countries, the TUI Care Foundation initiated by TUI focuses on the positive effects of tourism, on education and training and on strengthening environmental and social standards. In this way, it supports the development of vacation destinations. The globally active TUI Care Foundation initiates projects that create new opportunities for the next generation.
