Limassol Marathon

The Limassol Marathon is part of an annual European race series which takes place in Limassol, Cyprus. It was first run in 2006.[1] The Limassol marathon is a two-day event and there are various races including a marathon, a half marathon, a 10 km energy Race, a 5 km city race, a 5 km corporate race and a youth race[2][3]

Limassol Marathon
Date21st and 22nd of March 2020
LocationLimassol,  Cyprus
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon
Primary sponsorOPAP
Established2006
Course recordsMen's: 2:13:29 (2010)
Moses Kangogo
Women's: 2:38:56 (2010)
Natalya Sergeyeva
Official siteLimassol Marathon
Participants16 000(2019)

History

In 2015 the Marathon attracted more than 10,000 participants from 50 countries, of whom about 15% came from abroad. Runners are mostly European but participation from Japan, US, Brazil, Australia, China and Turkey are very common.[4] The oldest runner in 2015 was Cypriot Andreas Pampakas, aged 78 with children as young as 5 years old participating as well.[5]

In 2016, Argos Animal Sanctuary manager, Andrew Brown run the Marathon by wearing a dog costume in temperatures reaching 22 degrees as a PR stand to attract attention for the animal shelter.[6]

The thirteenth edition was held on 23 and 24 of March 2019.[7]

The 2020 edition of the race was postponed to 2020.11.21 and 2020.11.22 due to the coronavirus pandemic.[8]

Past results

Key:   Course record

Edition Year Men's winner Time (h:m:s) Women's winner Time (h:m:s)
1st 2006 Only ran local runners
2nd 2007
3rd 2008  Desta Habtamu (ETH) 2:18:39  Julia Kavvaba (GRE) 3:32:46
4th 2009  Jebel Kassahun (ETH) 2:30:45  Alina Istudora (ROM) 2:46:53
5th 2010  Moses Kangogo (KEN) 2:13:29  Natalya Sergeyeva (RUS) 2:38:56
6th 2011  Momanyi Basweti (KEN) 2:27:08  Lydia Jerotich (KEN) 2:47:53
7th 2012  Jebel Kassahun (ETH) 2:29:32  Yuliya Khazova (RUS) 2:47:32
8th 2013  Jebel Kassahun (ETH) 2:27:51  Irina Pankovskaya (RUS) 2:48:35
9th 2014  Wojciech Kopeć (POL) 2:17:22  Cecilia Backman (FIN) 3:21:01
10th 2015  Jebel Kassahun (ETH) 2:46:05  Caroline Jackson (GBR) 3:21:19
11th 2016  Tomasz Klisz (POL) 2:41:47  Sylwia Bondara (POL) 3:12:40
12th 2017  Edwin Kiyeng (KEN) 2:15:04  Gladys Biwott (KEN) 2:40:41
13th 2018  Simon Kiprugut (KEN) 2:18:28  Olivera Jevtić (SRB) 2:44:26
14th 2019  Abel Rop (KEN) 2:17:40  Ruth Matebo (KEN) 2:43:30

Course

The OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO course is of a low degree of difficulty. The start of the race is at the center of the city on the seafront of the Limassol promenade and follows the Mediterranean coastline along the beachfront, to the ruins of the ancient Royal City of Amathus and back to the city. The athletes head west to the Port of Limassol, passing by the streets “Christodoulou Hadjipavlou” and “Spyrou Araouzou” towards the roundabout at the Limassol Marina. The path continues towards the streets Kioproulouzate, Xelal Bazaar and the Avenue Franklin Roosevelt.

Accreditation

The marathon is recognized by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races and the International Association of Athletics Federations.[9] Roads are officially closed to traffic throughout the entire length of the race and medical support is offered along the race course.[10][11] The full marathon begins 2 hours before the 10K and 5k.[12]

Race Directors
Race Directors of Limassol Marathon
Years Name Country
2006–2008 George Karagiannis Greece
2009–2017 Vasilis Vavalos Greece
2018–2019 Andreas Spyrou Cyprus

Official Song

Limassol Marathon official song of the event is called Ladies & Gentlemen (Limassol Marathon Version) it was created in 2014 by the Greek music band S.M.Fusion and was released from the record company Sugar Faktory for the 10th edition of the Limassol Marathon.

References
  1. http://www.limassolmarathon.com
  2. Limassol Marathon
  3. Distance Running UK: Limassol Marathon GSO
  4. Cyprus Mail: Limassol marathon growing in scope
  5. President addresses runners in Limassol Marathon
  6. Animal lover to run marathon in dog costume
  7. http://www.limassolmarathon.com
  8. https://www.limassolmarathon.com/article/en/276/postponement-announcement
  9. Run Infinity: Limassol Marathon GSO Results
  10. Limassol marathon on Sunday 2014
  11. "My Next Run:OPAP Limassol International Marathon GSO". Archived from the original on 2016-04-24. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
  12. Marathon Guide: Limassol Marathon GSO & Half Marathon, 10K, 5K Limassol, Cyprus EU
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