10 Reasons To Run Limassol Marathon

10 REASONS TO RUN LIMASSOL MARATHON

Limassol Marathon is Cyprus’s largest sports event and the official Cyprus Marathon. We are the biggest and greatest running event in Cyprus, suitable for all runners of any running experience! The OPAP Limassol Marathon is featuring five races and four parallel events! In 2018 we had more than 15,000 participants for both days of the event.



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FAST, FLAT AND COASTAL COURSE

The fast, flat and coastal routes guarantee a first-class running experience for the thousands of local and international runners as well as a perfect setting to set and break new Personal Bests! An optimal choice for amateurs, semi-professional and professional runners, the OPAP Limassol Marathon along with the welcoming vibe of Limassol, promise to win your heart and soul!

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PASTA PARTY

The Pasta Party is now a standard event in Limassol Marathon. We help you stock up carbs that will help you on the upcoming race! Discuss the upcoming race and share your enthusiasm with our international and local runners. 

Get a chance to talk with our Pacing Team, our Race Director and our Race Specialists for every aspect of the Marathon, Half Marathon, PETROLINA 10KM Energy Race and 5KM City Race which will take place on Sunday morning! 

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PETROLINA ENERGY DAY

Another amazing parallel event that has now become a tradition each year! Join us for a day full of fitness, wellness and energy, in the Limassol Marathon Village, at the Old Port Square in Limassol! Enjoy good music, take part in fitness classes, get to talk with nutrition specialists and be part of the OPAP Limassol Marathon experience!

Read More about Petrolina Energy Day here

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LIMASSOL MARATHON AFTERPARTY

One of the best afterparty events any runner has ever experienced at a running event! We are very proud of our runners and we want them to have a good time after all that running! We celebrate all together the closing of the Race Weekend with a proper party brought to you from the expert in the field – Guaba Beach Bar- ! This is an evening of celebration and enjoying the GUABA artists as well as our very special headliner artists who will rock the Limassol Marathon Village in the most of exciting ways!

Learn more about the Official Afterparty here




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BOC FORUM

Learn more about running history and get to meet the passionate speakers attending the forum! Everyone has experiences to share and get to answer some of your questions.


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HISTORY

Experience Cyprus’s ancient history through running next to the ruins of Ancient Amathounta! Limassol is full of historical monuments and places you can visit to explore ancient history.


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VACATION PARADISE

Limassol offers a variety of hotels at different prices, serving different needs and budgets! No matter how much or how little you want to spend, there is an option for you. Regardless of the option you make, there are beautiful beaches that you can sunbathe and relax before or after your race!

Our Special Accommodation Packages

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NIGHTLIFE EXPERIENCE

Limassol is the second largest city in Cyprus, however the best in Nightlife experiences and options! There is a multitude of options when you want to go out and have fun on any day of the week! There are beach bars, clubs, bars, and everything in between, a selection of choices for every taste!


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PACERS


Last year we introduced pacers to the event, and as it was expected a lot of our runners achieved their goals. Now it is easier to achieve that much wanted Personal Best! With the help of our experienced pacers, you are one step away from reaching your goal and pushing your limits to the max! 


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MEET NEW PEOPLE

With runners from more than 60 countries coming to run the Limassol Marathon, you get to meet new exciting people! A mixture of nations that are all different but have one thing in common! A passion for running!

Join thousands of runners in a celebration of running! We always strive to provide the best possible experience for all runners and make a weekend worth remembering! 

Register today and save 40% on the race of your choice! 

See you in March!