There will be no Akamas Blossom races in 2025, but we will still be celebrating the beauty of the Peninsula with a social long weekend of running at the Akamas Trail Running Camp from June 7-9 .
Akamas Trail Running Festival
A weekend of running, flowers, friends and great views
Cyprus Trail Runners has stopped organising races, preferring to focus on exploring our beautiful island on more relaxed social runs. The Akamas Blossom Trail Running Festival will now be a social weekend running festival using the basic 38km and 24km Akamas Blossom race courses but adapted for different starting points and with short cut options to include runners of all abilities.
We will provide basic DIY refreshment stations where possible, but participating runners will need to be able to be self-sufficient for up to 25km for the longer distances. They will also need to navigate using their phones/watches with the GPX tracks and maps provided.
Runs will start and finish at the Aphrodite Family Eco campsite, where we will be based for the weekend.
Provisional Weekend Programme:
Saturday June 7:
From 0900 – Meet at the Eco camp to register for the day’s run.
1000 – Set off on a 21 km route (shorter options also possible).
1400 – Picnic lunch at Eco camp
1500 – Beach time!
1830 – BBQ for those who wish to join us. Please bring your own edibles/drinkables
Sunday, June 8
From 0600 – Meet at the Eco camp to register for the day’s run.
0700 – Set off on a 35 km route (25 km and shorter options also possible)
1400 – Picnic lunch
1530 – Boat ride to Blue Lagoon (Depending on demand. Cost is extra -- tbd)
1830 – BBQ for those who wish to join us. Please bring your own edibles/drinkables.
Monday, June 9
0900 – Various activities including a vertical challenge, a ‘naked’ run, and trail running tips.
1300 – Picnic lunch
1400 – Goodbyes and farewells
*Note that those taking part in our activities do so at their own risk.
The 21km and 18km routes take in some of the most beautiful single-track trails in the Akamas, including the winding descent of the Aphrodite trail with probably the best views of the Mediterranean in Cyprus.
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Accommodation
The Aphrodite Eco Family Campsite offers tent sites and a limited number of teepees and wooden huts. Book here: https://www.aphroditecamping.com/index.php
For those wanting a more luxurious stay for the weekend, we recommend the Aphrodite Beach Hotel. Runners need to make their own accommodation bookings.
Cost and registration
We ask for donations of 10 euros per day (not compulsory) to help cover our logistics costs as well as aid station supplies and picnic lunches.
Apart from the picnic lunches, runners need to pay for their own accommodation and meals.
Breathtaking views
For more information, e-mail us at cyprustrailrunners@yahoo.com or call 96210956.
THE APHRODITE BEACH HOTEL
YOUR AKAMAS HOME FROM HOME
Gregoria Efthyvoulou, the genial manager of the Cyprus Aphrodite Beach Hotel, has always welcomed trail runners at her hotel and was our host for the Akamas Blossom races for many years.
The family-run hotel's seaside setting is the perfect place to relax with a beer with family and friends after a day out running the trails. Renowned for its friendly and homely atmosphere, it also offers an array of delicious meals, including for vegetarians and vegans.
More information and bookings, here:
Picture Gallery
See pictures of previous Akamas Blossom Trail Running Festival races here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cyprus-Trail-Runners-177277931611/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155762433056612
And here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cyprus-Trail-Runners-177277931611/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155751013191612
And here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Cyprus-Trail-Runners-177277931611/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10155752109456612
