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Road Closures in Nicosia Due to Marathon

Published January 18, 2026, 08:25

The Nicosia Marathon is taking place today, Sunday, with the participation of thousands of runners from around the world, making it the largest sporting event in the city. Over 8,000 runners have registered to participate, coming from countries such as Alaska, Colombia, Japan, Australia, and many others. The program includes races of various distances, from the classic 42-kilometer Marathon to the 1-kilometer children's race. The races started early in the morning, with the Marathon and Half Marathon starting from Solomou Square and finishing at Eleftheria Square. This was followed by the 10 and 5 kilometer races, as well as the corporate races. The race route passes through important points of the city, such as the Municipal Gardens, the Municipal Theater, and the Old Town. Due to the Marathon, several roads in Nicosia are closed to traffic. Traffic is being diverted through adjacent streets, and the Police are managing traffic flow and providing assistance to the public. Temporary road signs have been placed to facilitate drivers. The road closures are in effect from 5:45 am to 1:00 pm on Sunday. The organizers and the Police have taken all necessary measures to ensure the safe conduct of the races and minimize inconvenience to citizens.