The Experience: A scenic coastal journey through the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty. The route is steeped in history, passing ancient ruins and traditional villages before finishing at the picturesque Paphos Medieval Castle. It is renowned for its festive atmosphere, Mediterranean hospitality, and winter sun.
Terrain: Mostly flat and fast asphalt road. The course follows the Mediterranean coastline, making it excellent for personal bests, though the full marathon includes some gentle undulations near the start.
Distances: 42.2km (Marathon), 21km (Half), 10km, and 5km (Sunset Run).
Start Time: Morning start for the main races (Marathon at 7:00 AM, Half at 8:00 AM) to beat the midday heat. The 5km fun run is held the evening prior (approx. 4:00 PM) to catch the sunset.
Logistics: The Marathon starts at Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s Rock) with shuttle buses provided from Paphos to the start line. All other races start and finish at Paphos Castle Square, which serves as the central hub for the post-race celebrations, beer, and awards.
Organiser: GK Running in Cyprus (with title sponsorship from TUI).
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