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Limassol marathon
At a glance
- Race day
- The 2027 race
- Start
- 07:157:15 AM
- Distance
- 42.2 km26.2 mi
- Marathon · Half marathon · 10K · 5K
- Entry fee
- €70
- For the 2027 race
The course
The marathon starts at the western end of Molos Park, runs west past the old town and the port, then east along the coast to the ruins of Amathus and back.
- West through the old town, then east to AmathusOut west past the old town and port, back east to ancient Amathus, then home to Molos Park.
- Water every 2.5 km and a three-day transport passWater every 2.5 km, toilets from 5 km, and a three-day public transport pass in the race pack.
Course notes 2 short reads on the course
km 0 to 42.2GeometryWest through the old town, then east to AmathusOut west past the old town and port, back east to ancient Amathus, then home to Molos Park.
The organiser says the race starts at the western end of Molos Park, heads east out of the park and then turns west towards the old city of Limassol and the port. The western part of the city mixes urban and natural scenery, with the “forest tunnel” as its highlight. The runners then head east again along the coast, which the organiser calls 100% coastal, past the city’s hip area to the ancient city of Amathus, through a corridor of ruins, and turn west for the return to the finish at Molos Park. The organiser calls the course flat and fast.
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km 0 to 42.2TacticsWater every 2.5 km and a three-day transport passWater every 2.5 km, toilets from 5 km, and a three-day public transport pass in the race pack.
For 4 April 2027 the organiser lists water stations every 2.5 km with mineral water, electrolytes, soft drinks and fruit, and toilets every 2.5 km from the 5th km. At the finish, runners get water, electrolytes, fruit and a finisher medal, with a massage space for recovery. The race pack holds the bib number, a sports cap, a three-day public transport pass and sponsor discounts. Runners are encouraged to be at the start line an hour before the 7:15 start.
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Race weekend
Thursday 1 April Bib pickup
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11:0011:00 AM–19:007:00 PM
Race pack collection Registration Offices, where all participants collect their race pack and bib number.
Friday 2 April Bib pickup
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09:009:00 AM–18:006:00 PM
Race pack collection Registration Offices, where all participants collect their race pack and bib number.
Saturday 3 April Last bib day
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09:009:00 AM–18:006:00 PM
Race pack collection Registration Offices, where all participants collect their race pack and bib number.
Bib in hand?A number belt holds it without pins through your race top. Clip it on tonight.
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Sunday 4 April Race day
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06:156:15 AM
Be at the start line Runners are encouraged to be at the start line one hour before the start time. -
07:157:15 AM
Marathon start Western end of Molos Park, which is also the finish.
Times as published by the organiser, in Limassol time, checked . Confirm on their site before you travel.
The forecast for Sunday
Race morning, on the record
Add to calendar .ics file, times in Limassol time
Entry
Race fuel
Energy gel
5 gels for Limassol, plus 1 spare
Finish
One every 40 minutes, by the clock:
Under about 75 minutes most runners need no gel: water at the aid stations does it.
- km 7mile 4.4
- km 14.1mile 8.7
- km 21.1mile 13.1
- km 28.1mile 17.5
- km 35.2mile 21.8
For your long training runs:
Our pick: SiS BETA Fuel gel, box of 6, strawberry and lime. 40 g of carbohydrate a gel, about twice a usual gel, from two kinds of sugar your body takes up side by side. Enough for race day and two test long runs.
Easy to forget on race morning: pack them with your bib the night before.
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Anti-chafe
Compeed anti-blister stick, 8 ml
An invisible layer before the start keeps seams, straps and shoes from rubbing skin raw.
Put it on before you leave for the start: heels and toes, inner thighs, under a bra or heart-rate strap.
Try it on a long run first, like everything you use on race day.
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Number belt
Compressport Race Belt
Holds your bib without safety pins through your top, with loops for up to 8 gels.
Clip the bib on the night before, so it goes on with your shorts in the morning.
Keep the number on the front, where officials and photographers can see it.
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Electrolytes
SiS Hydro electrolyte tablets, tube of 20
One tablet in a bottle puts back some of the salt you sweat out.
One tablet in 500 ml of water in the hour before the start.
Only if you have used them in training: nothing new on race day.
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Blister plasters
Compeed blister plasters, medium, 6
One in a pocket cushions a blister if one starts.
Put it on clean, dry skin and leave it until it comes off by itself.
Give a couple to whoever comes to cheer, so they are there at the km you need them.
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