Cyprus Marathon 2010

Cyprus Marathon has gained a reputation as the most friendly and well organised event of its kind with excellent facilities for runners and on site entertainment for family and friends. The magic quality of this event will have something to offer for everyone - the very fast internationals, the fast Club runners and the not so fast occasional runners.

The Marathon will be run over an almost flat course, reducing considerably traffic and marshalling problems. The starting point will be from Petra tou Romiou (Legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, Goddess of love and beauty) finishing with a long section of road on the Pafos seafront at the Pafos Mediaeval Fort square. The course is clearly marked at every kilometer and water / sponge stations ISOSTAR energy drinks are manned at regular intervals (every three kilometers).

The Marathon runners will be transferred by buses (free of charge) on Sunday 14th March at 7:00 am from the Pafos Mediaeval Fort Square to Petra tou Romiou. The Greek name, Petra tou Romiou "The Rock of the Greek" is associated with the legendary frontier-guard of Byzantine times Digenis Akritas, who kept the marauding Saracens at bay with amazing strength. It is said that he heaved this large rock into the sea destroying the enemy's ship.

The Cyprus Half Marathon & 10 km races will be an out and back course starting and finishing at the Pafos Mediaeval Fort Square nearby the Pafos fishing harbour. Once again on flat asphalt surfaced road of the final part of the Marathon course.

Groups of volunteer marshals will assist in guiding runners throughout the course. The Pafos Police will also keep a watchful eye on runners, thereby, ensuring their safety. Effective traffic control/management is assured.