Larnaca marathon returns Sunday with new route and 14,000 runners
Runners from 85 countries are expected in Larnaca on Sunday for the Radisson Hotels marathon, which features a revised course and a full programme of races.
More than 14,000 runners are set to take part in the Radisson Hotels Larnaca Marathon on Sunday, with athletes registered from 85 countries, as reported by Cyprus Mail. This year's edition uses a redesigned course through the town.
The programme covers a full 42km marathon, a 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km road races, a 5km corporate run and a 1km race for children. Organisers paired the event with Radisson Blu Hotel and, for the first time, the Radisson Beach Resort.
On Friday the Athens marathon flame arrived at the old Larnaca airport before being carried to the theatre at Finikoudes. The line-up also includes wheelchair fencing champion Kelly Loufaki as a VIP Athlete Ambassador and the Stoiximan Wheels of Change team, with Olympic gymnastics medallist Lefteris Petrounias alongside.
What it means for residents
Sunday morning will be busy and partly closed off in Larnaca, so anyone living or working near the route should plan around the restrictions rather than discover them on the day.
- Road closures: from 6am until 1pm, main and secondary roads along the course are shut to traffic for runner safety.
- Parking: eight car parks are being set aside for participants and spectators; leaving the car at home may be simpler.
- Charity angle: the Going the Distance for Miracle Babies campaign backs the 'Mora Thavmata' association, which supports premature babies and neonatal care at Makarios hospital.
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