TUI Cyprus Marathon - 7-8 March 2026

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£13.00

Language: English

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Duration: from 15 minutes to 6 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

It's a running festival set in the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite
You'll get a medal to remember your achievement
The event attracts runners from across the globe
A tree is planted for each runner who completes the Marathon
The experience combines sport and beautiful Mediterranean scenery

What to expect

Run through Paphos' rich history. This is the place where the legendary goddess Aphrodite was born. Every step of the marathon route is inspired by ancient mythology, taking runners on a journey where they can test their endurance against mythical landscapes.

On March 7 and 8, 2026, you can join thousands of people from around the world for an amazing running festival. Whatever event you choose, you'll get a medal to remember your achievement.

The experience continues after you finish the race. This event brings together runners from Cyprus, the UK, Germany, Poland and across the globe, fostering a strong sense of community. It's a chance to meet other people who love running in a beautiful place by the Mediterranean Sea.

Last but not least, this marathon will be so much more than just a race. It will be an opportunity to leave a lasting and positive mark on Cyprus: for every runner who completes the course, one tree will be planted in one of the villages along the route. This will help preserve the island’s natural beauty and support local communities long after the race is over.

Come for the run, stay for the amazing atmosphere, and go away with memories that will last forever.

What's included

Entrance ticket

What's not included

Transfer

Where

Meeting point:

Starting point of the Marathon is the Aphrodite's Rocks, while the other races will all start at Paphos Castle.

What to remember

Not allowed:

to take part in the Marathon if under 18
to take part in the Half Marathon if under 16
to take part in the 10-km Road Race if under 12
to take part in the 5-km Sunset Race if under 7

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

The Marathon starts at the Aphrodite's Rock. Runners can opt for a transfer service, costing an additional €3, which will bring them from the finish line at Paphos Castle to the starting line at around 5.30–5.50 am. Please arrange this directly with the local provider after booking

Know in advance:

You can get early bird prices if you buy your tickets before the 6th of October
To participate in the event, you must register within 48 hours; otherwise, your place won't be guaranteed. Please check the voucher you'll get after booking for more instructions
The 5-km Sunset Race can be combined with the other options or participated in as a standalone event
All the other running options, apart from the 5-km Sunset Race, include the following in their price: a T-shirt for runners, made by RONHILL; your race number, timing chip and pins; a drawstring bag and luggage label; bag storage; a pint of beer at the end; prizes for different age groups in the Marathon and Half Marathon
All runners will be given a medal
None of the options include event photos, medal engraving or transfer to the starting point
Schedule for Friday, 6th of March: expo opening at 9 am; break from 1 to 2 pm; expo closing at 6pm
Schedule for Saturday, 7th of March: expo opening at 9 am; pasta party at midday (not included); 5-km Sunset Run at 4pm; expo closing at 6pm
Schedule for Sunday, 8th of March: the Marathon will start at the Aphrodite’s Rock at 7am; 8am will be the starting time for the Half Marathon, 8.20am the one for the 10-km Road Race; the overall winners ceremony will take place at 10.30am; winners of the Half Marathon in each age category will be announced at 11am, winners of the Marathon at 12.15am
This activity is non-refundable. However, you can request a deferral to the 2027 edition, or an upgrade or downgrade to other races, until the 15 of January 2026 at the latest. Deferrals won't be permitted after this date. Upgrades and downgrades to other races after the 1st of February 2026 will incur a €10 additional cost

Provider

GK Running in Cyprus Ltd

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our supplier's policy.

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