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The '''Limassol Marathon''' is part of an annual race series which takes place in [[Limassol]], [[Cyprus]]. It was first run in 2006 and the tenth marathon will be held on 10 April 2016. There are various races including a marathon, a half marathon, a 10 km health Race, a 5 km corporate race and a 1 km children’s fun run.
The '''Limassol Marathon''' is part of an annual European race series which takes place in [[Limassol]], [[Cyprus]]. It was first run in 2006 and the tenth anniversary marathon was held on 10 April 2016.<ref>[http://www.time-to-run.com/europe/cyprus/limassol-marathon-turns-10 Time To Run Europe: Limassol Marathon turns 10]</ref> There are various races including a marathon, a half marathon, a 10&nbsp;km health Race, a 5&nbsp;km corporate race and a 1&nbsp;km children’s fun run.<ref>[http://www.limassolmarathon.com/index.php Limassol Marathon]</ref><ref>[http://www.distancerunning.co.uk/races/675.html Distance Running UK: Limassol Marathon GSO]</ref>


==Course & Difficulty==
The course begins at the center of the city and follows the [[Mediterranean]] coastline along the beachfront, to the ruins of the ancient city of [[Amathus]] and back to the city. It is a very flat course which has attracted experienced runners looking to set a personal best time, as well as being AIMS recognized.
The OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO course is of a low degree of difficulty. The route has a total ascent of 161.07 m and has a maximum elevation of 28.51 m.<ref>[http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/598026136 Map My Run: Limassol Marathon]</ref> It is essentially a flat race with its unique characteristic being the long straight lines taking place along the scenic coastal road of Limassol.<ref>[http://www.marathonrunnersdiary.com/races/europe-marathons/limassol-marathon.php Marathon Runners Diary: Limassol Marathon]</ref> The course begins at the center of the city and follows the [[Mediterranean]] coastline along the beachfront, to the ruins of the ancient Royal City of [[Amathus]] and back to the city.


==Accreditation==
==Marathon Distances==
The course has attracted both experienced runners looking to set a personal best time, as well as casual runners and corporate teams. The Marathon is recognized by the [[Association of International Marathons and Distance Races]] and the [[International Association of Athletics Federations]].<ref>[http://runinfinity.com/race/limassol-marathon/results Run Infinity: Limassol Marathon GSO Results]</ref> Roads are officially closed to traffic throughout the entire length of the race and medical support is offered along the race course.<ref>[http://cyprus-mail.com/2014/03/13/by-dominique-miltiadou/#prettyPhoto Limassol marathon on Sunday 2014]</ref><ref>[https://www.mynextrun.com/limassol-marathon My Next Run:OPAP Limassol International Marathon GSO]</ref> The full marathon begins 2 hours before the 10K and 5k.<ref>[http://www.marathonguide.com/races/racedetails.cfm?MIDD=3784160410 Marathon Guide: Limassol Marathon GSO & Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Limassol, Cyprus EU]</ref>


==Classifications==
Fully accredited by the [[Association of International Marathons and Distance Races]], the Limassol Marathon is a flat course which follows the Mediterranean coastline. From the centre of the city, along the beachfront, to the ruins of the ancient Royal city of Amathus, and back to the city. 42.195 kilometres. 26.2188 miles. 26.2188 smiles.<ref>[http://cyprus-mail.com/2014/03/13/by-dominique-miltiadou/#prettyPhoto Limassol marathon on Sunday 2014]</ref>
* [[Marathon]]: 42.195 kilometers (26.2188 miles) - Minimum age is 18 years old
* Half Marathon: Minimum age is 17 years old
* Petrolina 10Km Energy Race: Minimum age is 16 years old
* 5Km City Race: Minimum age is 16 years old
* [[PrimeTel]] 5Km Corporate Race: Minimum age is 16 years old
* [[McDonald’s]] 1Km Kids Race: 6 to 16 years old only

==Participation==
In 2015 the Marathon attracted more than 10,000 participants from 50 countries, of whom about 15% came from abroad. Runners are mostly European but participation from Japan, US, Brazil, Australia, China and Turkey are very common.<ref>[http://cyprus-mail.com/2015/02/24/limassol-marathon-growing-in-scope/ Cyprus Mail: Limassol marathon growing in scope]</ref> The oldest runner in 2015 was Cypriot Andreas Pampakas, aged 78 with children as young as 5 years old participating as well.<ref>[http://cyprus-mail.com/2015/03/29/president-addresses-runners-in-limassol-marathon/ President addresses runners in Limassol Marathon]</ref> In 2016, Argos Animal Sanctuary manager, Andrew Brown run the Marathon by wearing a dog costume in temperatures reaching 22 degrees as a PR stand to attract attention for the animal shelter.<ref>[http://cyprus-mail.com/2016/03/26/animal-lover-to-run-marathon-in-dog-costume/ Animal lover to run marathon in dog costume]</ref> In 2015, the organizing committee chairman Spyros Spyrou, said in an interview for [[Cyprus Mail]] that “Our goal and vision is to make the Limassol Marathon one of the most popular in Europe, a truly international event that can be embraced by the local community”.

==Start & Finish==
The start of the race is on the seafront of the Limassol promenade. The athletes head west to the [[Port of Limassol]], passing by the streets “Christodoulou Hadjipavlou” and “Spyrou Araouzou” towards the roundabout at the [[Limassol Marina]]. The path continues towards the streets Kioproulouzate, Xelal Bazaar and the Avenue Franklin Roosevelt.

==Facilities==
* Restrooms
* Refreshment Stations
* Athletic Stations
* Lockers


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.limassolmarathon.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.limassolmarathon.com/ Official Website]
* [https://vimeo.com/160090074 Official Promo Video]
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* [https://twitter.com/RunLimassol Official Twitter Account]

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Revision as of 20:57, 13 April 2016

Limassol Marathon
DateApril 10th, 2016
LocationLimassol, Cyprus, EU
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon
Established2006
Course recordsOfficial Website
Official siteOfficial Site

The Limassol Marathon is part of an annual European race series which takes place in Limassol, Cyprus. It was first run in 2006 and the tenth anniversary marathon was held on 10 April 2016.[1] There are various races including a marathon, a half marathon, a 10 km health Race, a 5 km corporate race and a 1 km children’s fun run.[2][3]

Course & Difficulty

The OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO course is of a low degree of difficulty. The route has a total ascent of 161.07 m and has a maximum elevation of 28.51 m.[4] It is essentially a flat race with its unique characteristic being the long straight lines taking place along the scenic coastal road of Limassol.[5] The course begins at the center of the city and follows the Mediterranean coastline along the beachfront, to the ruins of the ancient Royal City of Amathus and back to the city.

Accreditation

The course has attracted both experienced runners looking to set a personal best time, as well as casual runners and corporate teams. The Marathon is recognized by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races and the International Association of Athletics Federations.[6] Roads are officially closed to traffic throughout the entire length of the race and medical support is offered along the race course.[7][8] The full marathon begins 2 hours before the 10K and 5k.[9]

Classifications

  • Marathon: 42.195 kilometers (26.2188 miles) - Minimum age is 18 years old
  • Half Marathon: Minimum age is 17 years old
  • Petrolina 10Km Energy Race: Minimum age is 16 years old
  • 5Km City Race: Minimum age is 16 years old
  • PrimeTel 5Km Corporate Race: Minimum age is 16 years old
  • McDonald’s 1Km Kids Race: 6 to 16 years old only

Participation

In 2015 the Marathon attracted more than 10,000 participants from 50 countries, of whom about 15% came from abroad. Runners are mostly European but participation from Japan, US, Brazil, Australia, China and Turkey are very common.[10] The oldest runner in 2015 was Cypriot Andreas Pampakas, aged 78 with children as young as 5 years old participating as well.[11] In 2016, Argos Animal Sanctuary manager, Andrew Brown run the Marathon by wearing a dog costume in temperatures reaching 22 degrees as a PR stand to attract attention for the animal shelter.[12] In 2015, the organizing committee chairman Spyros Spyrou, said in an interview for Cyprus Mail that “Our goal and vision is to make the Limassol Marathon one of the most popular in Europe, a truly international event that can be embraced by the local community”.

Start & Finish

The start of the race is on the seafront of the Limassol promenade. The athletes head west to the Port of Limassol, passing by the streets “Christodoulou Hadjipavlou” and “Spyrou Araouzou” towards the roundabout at the Limassol Marina. The path continues towards the streets Kioproulouzate, Xelal Bazaar and the Avenue Franklin Roosevelt.

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Refreshment Stations
  • Athletic Stations
  • Lockers

References

  1. ^ Time To Run Europe: Limassol Marathon turns 10
  2. ^ Limassol Marathon
  3. ^ Distance Running UK: Limassol Marathon GSO
  4. ^ Map My Run: Limassol Marathon
  5. ^ Marathon Runners Diary: Limassol Marathon
  6. ^ Run Infinity: Limassol Marathon GSO Results
  7. ^ Limassol marathon on Sunday 2014
  8. ^ My Next Run:OPAP Limassol International Marathon GSO
  9. ^ Marathon Guide: Limassol Marathon GSO & Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Limassol, Cyprus EU
  10. ^ Cyprus Mail: Limassol marathon growing in scope
  11. ^ President addresses runners in Limassol Marathon
  12. ^ Animal lover to run marathon in dog costume
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