Upcoming off-road running events in Cyprus
TRAIL AND OFF-ROAD RACES IN CYPRUS
The events below are not organised by Cyprus Trail Runners. Please check with the event organisers for details. Event organisers can send information to us to add to this list at cyprustrailrunners@yahoo.com
April 12-13
Lefkara Vertical Challenge and Country Run (13km, 23km)
https://www.runningincyprus.com/event/lefkara-vertical-challenge/
April 27
Run Free Jubilee 6 bags of tricks
11km/21km
https://www.facebook.com/events/1147895670466328
May 25
Green Race, Troodos Terra (5km, 15km, 29km, 44km)
https://www.runningincyprus.com/event/troodos-terra/
Cyprus Trail Runners' events
March 23
Around the Castle Adventure Run (13km)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1724372748110156
June 7-9
Akamas trail running festival
https://www.facebook.com/events/9838061286208434
We at Cyprus Trail Runners no longer organise races but we do hold regular social runs and the occasional trail camp.
We are also ready to assist runners who wish to tackle the iconic 135 km Sea to Sky route from Alaminos to Troodos, or the 160 km longer route that starts at Meneou Beach.
Details here: https://www.cyprustrailrunners.com/sea-to-sky
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Blue Route Challenge
Tackle this technical 9.6km (+550m elevation change, highest point 795m) route in the hills above Karmi village whenever you feel the urge. Official start and finish at the Crow's Nest pub in Karmi, with times to be recorded by the pub for the official challenge. Set a new best time, overall or for your age group, and get a free beer!
LEADER BOARD
Overall: Huseyin Ongun and Thibault Willaert (tie) 1h05
Women 50+ : Christelle de Jager 1h22.06
Men 60+ : Bryan Peazon 1h34.24
Contact our Karmi representative, Fiona Addington, through Karmi Runners for details.
Urban Trail Adventures
If you are visiting Cyprus and there are no suitable races during your visit, why not treat yourself to some culture on the run with the best running tour guide ever. Explore the fascinating streets and history of Nicosia on the run with Go Running Tours. Your host is Nicosia old town local Pola Hadjipapa -- artist, trail runner, and urban explorer.
Trail running tours also available.
https://gorunningtours.com/p/cyprus/nicosia/
