MARATHON
DATE
19.11.2023
START
LARNAKA TOWN HALL
START TIME
07:00 am
AGE LIMIT
Over 18 y.o. for 42K
Marathon: 42,195 meters that will provide intense moments of emotion to the courageous runners who will run it. A path that in addition to the beautiful nature that characterizes it, is an ideal match for breaking records and outstanding performances.
BENEFITS
- Limited edition, high-quality technical t-shirt
- Unique, artistically designed race completion medal
- Backpack with event logo
- Electronic timing chip for personal tracking
- Provision of isotonic beverages – juices at supply stations
- Pace team for 3h45m, 4h00m, 4h15m, 4h30m, 5h00m
- Full health coverage, free of charge
- Electronic participation diploma, complete with name and performance time
ROUTE DESCRIPTION
The new race route of the Radisson Blu International Larnaka Marathon is flat and fast, passing by the main landmarks of the city of Larnaka. The perfect setting for runners to reach and break their PBs!
The start line of the Marathon race is located at Foinikoudes, in front of the Town Hall of Larnaka. From the start line, the runners will head east and at the end of Foinikoudes, turn right and continue their way reaching the Nautical Club of Larnaka, where the first turning point of the race is located.
The runners will then head west towards the city centre of Larnaka, through Makariou Avenue and across Zinonos Kitieos, passing from the picturesque city center and the historic church of St. Lazarus.
After reaching St. Lazarus church, the runners will pass through the Turkish Cypriot neighbourhood and end up at Piale Pasa, one of the most scenic coastal avenues of Larnaka. The runners will then turn left and run through Athenon avenue and continue their journey until the Nautical Club of Larnaka, where they will reach the second turning point of the race. The runners will then head west following the same direction to the city centre of Larnaka until the reach Piale Pasa avenue, where they will turn right. The runners will head west across to Artemidos avenue and continue their way across the famous Salt Lake of Larnaka, until they reach the mosque of Hala Sultan Teke, where the third turning point of the race is located.
The runners will then head towards the roundabout of Larnaka Airport until they reach the final turning point of the race. The runners will then head east and return to the coastal avenue of Piale Pasa, pass by the Medieval castle of the city and finish the race at Foinikoudes, right in front of the Larnaka Town Hall.
WATER STATIONS
The race route features 15 water stations which provide mineral water, electrolytes, soft drinks, fruits and medics.
At the finish line the runners will also receive mineral water, electrolytes, fruits, and their finisher medal.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Runners are encouraged to be at the Starting Line 1 hour before the start time.