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Information for Cyprus Expats on the Limassol Marathon and associated races held each year in Limassol Cyprus
Limassol Marathon
18 March 2012 – Limassol Marathon GSO.
Registrations Now Open
Message from the organizing committee:
Dear friends, welcome!
Limassol Marathon GSO is the official marathon of our Cyprus, accredited by the international federations of AIMS and IAAF. We are particularly proud of the fact that our Marathon is a lot more than an athletic event of international standards and mass participation. It is primarily an indication of the power of the human will and soul. It is a source of values, social awareness and solidarity. It is a celebration of joy and a celebration of friendship.
Our events include a Marathon, Half Marathon, Health Race, Corporate Race, Student Race and a Charity Run / Walk. The traffic free straight, fast and flat route is ideal for all runners and participants to achieve a personal best and our slogan ‘Run along the Waves reflects the true picture.
Limassol is the second largest city of Cyprus and the capital of vitality and hospitality. Molos area on the sea front is the start and finish point, a beautiful spot which smiles back to the smile offered by the sea! Imagine the fantastic route, the great beaches, the breathtaking trails combined with the well known hospitality of our people and the mild weather.
Let us meet on the 18th March 2012. We look forward to welcome you!
Marathon - Description Of The Course
Participation fee €50 Microchip Timing
The course of the Limassol International Marathon GSO is of a low degree of difficulty. It is essentially a flat race with its unique characteristic being the long straight lines, and the greatest part of the marathon taking place along the coastal road of greater Limassol.
The Start of the Race is on the seafront of the Limassol city, Molos area (the promenade).
The athletes head east towards ancient Amathus, a coastal route via the municipalities of Limassol, Agios Athanasios and Germasogia. The route is almost entirely straight with no bends.
At the 8th km athletes will enter the area of Agios Tychonas which begins with a downhill run and reaches an altitude of 10 meters at km-9, where they meet a few inclines & a down-hill area until Km-10.
It follows one big straight line with the altitude reaching 18 meters up to the point of inversion 180 degrees in the Km-12 where they find the municipality of Saint Tihonas, changing direction from easterly to westerly taking the route of return on the other side of the coastal street, beginning with a light incline directing to the centre of Lemesos with plenty of big straight lines.
Following the direction to the centre, athletes will pass the starting point on 28th October Avenue heading towards the historical centre of Lemesos, almost at sea level, without any altitude differences.
In Km-25 we will take the direction towards the new harbour and will arrive there in the Km-30 passing from Christodoulou Hadjipavlou Street, Spiros Araouzou Street, Constitution, Xhelal Bajar, and Franklin Roosevelt Avenue (which is the palm tree lined road).
Approximately near the New Harbour we will then take the direction towards the historical centre again, and guided to the finish line.
General Information
Day of Event: 18th March 2012
Start: Molos, Limassol
Finish: Molos, Limassol
For the assignment of personal numbers (bibs) and for merchandise please contact the OLYMPUS EVENT MANAGEMENT office. Distribution will start on Friday the 16th March and will end on Saturday the 17th March at Molos, Limassol. Office hours as follows: Friday and Saturday 09.00 – 18.00 hrs
Half Marathon - Description Of The Course
Participation Fee €35 Microchip Timing
The Start of the Race is on the seafront of the Limassol city, Molos area (the promenade).
The course of the Half Marathon is of a low degree of difficulty. It is essentially a flat race with its unique characteristic being the long straight lines, and the greatest part taking place along the coastal road of greater Limassol.
The athletes head east towards ancient Amathus, a coastal route via the municipalities of Limassol, Agios Athanasios and Germasogia. The street is almost entirely straight with no bends.
At the 8th km athletes will enter the area of Agios Tychonas which begins with a downhill run and reaches an altitude of 10 meters at km-9, where they meet a few inclines & a down-hill area until Km-10.
There, the athletes are directed to take the route for return, at the same point as where they started.
General Information
Day of Event: 18th March 2012
Start: Molos, Limassol
Finish: Molos, Limassol
For the assignment of personal numbers (bibs) and for merchandise please contact the OLYMPUS EVENT MANAGEMENT office. Distribution will start on Friday the 16th March and will end on Saturday the 17th March at Molos, Limassol. Office hours as follows: Friday and Saturday 09.00 – 18.00 hrs
10 Kilometre Health Race - Description Of Course
The course of the 10K Heath Race is of a low degree of difficulty. It is essentially a flat race with its unique characteristic being the long straight lines on the coast road of Limassol.
The Start of the Race is on the seafront of the Limassol city, at Molos (the promenade).
The same itinerary as the Marathon will be followed up to the 5 km where there will be an incline of 180 degrees on the opposite side keeping right and returning to the finish line which is also the starting point of the race.
General Information
Day of Event: 18th March 2012
Start: Molos, Limassol
Finish: Molos, Limassol
For the assignment of personal numbers (bibs) and for merchandise please contact the OLYMPUS EVENT MANAGEMENT office. Distribution will start on Friday the 16th March and will end on Saturday the 17th March at Molos, Limassol. Office hours as follows: Friday and Saturday 09.00 – 18.00 hrs
5 Kilometre Corporate Race
Last year, was the first we organized this particular event. We are extremely happy and satisfied by the magnitude of its success. 40 companies from all over Cyprus with 540 runners came to join the race and as they themselves told us afterwards, they had the time of their lives! We hope to double the numbers for the 2012 event.
Description Of The Course
Age restriction: From18 years old
Participation fee: €100.00 (Per Company)
The only Corporate Team Race of any athletic event on the Island, this 5K is a giant morale booster and an enjoyable day out for employees of all companies.
It will blast off with much media and press coverage. If you have never participated in a road race before, use this as an opportunity to kick-start your fitness routine. The training process and participation will help improve your health, which is part of our mission. Olympus Events Management is on a campaign to challenge those who have never considered running in a race before to consider doing so.
Company Benefits
Participation Fee €100 Per Company
On the 18th March 2012, the 5K Corporate Race is the place to be for companies throughout Cyprus. Firms that participate can definitely undergo major changes in employee morale and attitudes toward fitness and health.
Use the power of running and fitness to change and improve corporate culture, employee morale, employee loyalty, employee health/fitness, and attendance. This race is an ideal team building program.
It sounds terrific and powerful, and it is. Many employees are already looking forward to this happening. Company pride can take on new meaning when employees participate as a group. This race is a celebration of running and fitness, and a unique opportunity for a company outing. Do take advantage of it to work on employee bonding.
Companies can run wearing their company t-shirts (with company logo), which is a great investment in terms of publicity.
Join the fun. Enjoy the race. Celebrate fitness!
General Information
Day of Event: 18th March 2012
Start: Molos, Limassol
Finish: Molos, Limassol
Registrations will also be accepted on Friday the 16th March and on Saturday the 18th March at Molos, Limassol. Office hours as follows: Friday and Saturday 09.00 – 18.00 hrs
Charity Walk / Run
Age Restriction - From 6 Years Old. Participation Fee For Participants Over 18 Years Old, €20 Donation To Charity
The course of the Charity Run / Walk is plain, simple, flat and easy!
The Start of the Walk / Run is on the seafront of the Limassol city, at Molos (the promenade).
Walk or Run at your own pace and have a most enjoyable day with your friends!
General Information
Day of Event: 18th March 2012
Start: Molos, Limassol
Finish: Molos, Limassol
1 Kilometre Kid's Fun Run - Description Of Course
Age Restriction From 6 Years Old - 16 Years Ols. A Paraent Or Guardian Signature Is Required. Participation Is Free!
The Limassol Marathon encourages youngsters (ages 6 to 16) to participate in the Student Race. A short and easy route but a giant step to become a member of the World Wide Marathon Movement family, to share and cultivate the athletic spirit and the ideas behind it.
General Information
Day of Event: 18th March 2012
Start: Molos, Limassol
Finish: Molos, Limassol
Participation fee: Registration is free of charge. Voluntary donation of €20.00 for charity of your choice.
For the assignment of personal numbers (bibs) and for merchandise please contact the OLYMPUS EVENT MANAGEMENT office. Distribution will start on Friday the 16th march and will end on Saturday the 17th March at Molos, Limassol. Office hours as follows: Friday and Saturday 09.00 – 18.00 hrs.
Training Tips
It is very important to warm up & stretch before you start running Run, jump, skip or hop before you start.
Increase your flexibility by bending, stretching, reaching and climbing to increase your flexibility and help your body move more easily.
Consistency is the key, be consistent, building up your running slowly over several weeks and months prior to the race.
Tie your shoes properly, laced up running shoes help to protect your feet.
Rest and recover – sleep, rest and recovery is very important for your body both prior and after the race.
Drinking plenty of water, eating fruit and vegetables prior to the race gives the body energy to help you run faster. On the actual race day, make sure you drink enough fluids.
Registration is only allowed via the Limassol Marathon website here until Friday 16 March 2012 2400.
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