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XM Limassol Marathon Kicks Off with Massive Participation

Published March 22, 2026, 07:05
XM Limassol Marathon Kicks Off with Massive Participation

The XM Limassol Marathon is reaching its climax with the start of the competitive section today, Sunday. Thousands of runners are participating in the various races, including the 42km Marathon, the 21km Muskita Half Marathon, the 10km Petrolinea Energy Road and the 5km Axlebolt Individual Road. Yesterday, Saturday, around 10,000 citizens participated in the 5km Primetel Corporate Race despite the heavy rain. The race featured 260 organized groups and companies, with the presence of the Minister of Transport, Communications and Works, Alexis Vafeades, the Mayor of Limassol, Yiannis Armeutis, and representatives of the organizers. The marathon is an important sporting event for Cyprus, attracting runners from all over the world and contributing to the promotion of tourism and sports.