Nicosia will host the Quantum Nicosia Marathon on 8 December 2024 for yet another year. The event is organised by the Athanasios Ktorides Foundation, in collaboration with the Nicosia Municipality.

It is the biggest running event in Nicosia and promises a unique experience for athletes and spectators alike.

The race programme includes:

• Marathon (42.195 km) 

• Half Marathon (21.1 km)

• Stelios Kyriakides race 7.7 miles (12.4 km)

• Individual and Team Race 5.5 km

• Quantum sMile Run (1.6 km), a relaxed run for the whole family

All routes start from the iconic Nicosia Municipal Theatre. The 5,5 km route passes through landmarks of old Nicosia, including the Venetian Walls, the Famagusta Gate, the Liberty Monument, the ancient Aqueduct, Eleftheria Square, the old Town Hall, and the Paphos Gate. The longer routes continue and offer runners views of the Ancient Aqueduct, the Freedom Monument, Famagusta Gate and the historic centre of Kaimakli. For the Marathon and Ηalf Μarathon, the route extends along the Green Line, reaching the campus of the University of Cyprus, while the Marathon runners will then enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the Athalassa National Forest Park. All routes finish at the starting point, passing by the Archaeological Museum.

More at www.nicosiamarathon.com/races

• Evexia Expo: A Wellness Expo to be hosted at the CYENS Centre of Excellence on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. The expo is open to all and is being held as part of the collection of participation packages, which runners will be able to pick up on Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Saturday 7 December. 

• Shakeout Run «Οne Nicosia»: On Saturday, December 7, at 10:00 in the morning, a running tour of the city of Nicosia will take place. The route will include a tour of the walled city of Nicosia, on both sides of the Green Line, with a total distance of approximately 7 kilometres.

Important: Due to the crossing of the Green Line, participants must have their ID with them in order to continue the run in the occupied part of Nicosia.

Participation in the Shakeout Run is free of charge.

More information at www.nicosiamarathon.com

• Pasta Party with Pizza Hut and Live Link with Dee Jay Radio: On Saturday 7 December, at 12:00 noon, enjoy the ultimate culinary experience at the traditional Pasta Party! Featuring Pizza Hut's exceptional Pasta Brava pasta, recharge your batteries and enjoy a culinary treat that perfectly fits the spirit of the Marathon.The event will be accompanied by live radio coverage from Dee Jay Radio, creating the perfect atmosphere to get into the festive spirit of the Quantum Nicosia Marathon!

• Science & Running: Discover the Secrets of Performance. As part of EVEXIA EXPO, on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. the sports scientists of the Cyprus Sports Medicine Research Centre will be at the CYENS Centre of Excellence, ready to share their knowledge on improving running performance and fitness care with the help of science. Participation is free of charge.

Find out more at www.nicosiamarathon.com

• Documentary screening: Following the above seminar, there will be a screening of "Boston: The Documentary", which tells the story of the Boston Marathon. The documentary includes extensive coverage of Stelios Kyriakidis, the legendary winner of the 1946 Boston Marathon.

• Winners' Festival with Street Food: This special festival will take place on Sunday, December 8, alongside the races in the park next to the Municipal Theatre. Under the message "All Winners," we will welcome runners and spectators to a festive atmosphere filled with food and drink.

This year's event maintains its strong charitable character. All net proceeds from registrations, as well as additional donations, will be allocated to the following organizations: 

• Alkinoos Artemiou Foundation

• Little Heroes Foundation

• Cyprus Autistic Association 

• Association of Parents and Friends of Children with Heart Disease 

• Committee of Parents and Relatives of National Guard  (PEMSE)

• Nicosia Municipal Multicultural Centre

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to our Platinum Ambassador Quantum Energy and our supporters: 

Deputy Ministry of Tourism & Love Cyprus Running, Ice Power, Health Aid, Laiko Cosmos trading & Nature Valley, Cyens Centre of excellence, Agros mineral water, Prime isotonic drinks, Nicosia cyclists, Runner store & Saucony, ACS Courier, Pizza Hut and Our Media Sposor DeeJay Radio.

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