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Sport · Paphos · Every year
Cyprus Marathon, Paphos
Every year · usually March
Held since 1999 and the island's most historic marathon, it starts at Petra tou Romiou, Aphrodite's birthplace, and follows the coast into Paphos; a half marathon, a 10 km race and a 5 km sunset run start and finish at the medieval castle by the harbour. It is usually in early March (8 March in 2026, when TUI was the title sponsor). Registration fees apply for runners; spectating around the harbour costs nothing.
Plan your visit
Good to know
When
Every year, usually in March. The next dates have not been announced yet — we add them as soon as the organiser does.
Where
Petra tou Romiou to Paphos harbour; shorter races start and finish at Paphos Castle. The Directions button goes to the venue’s exact Google Maps pin.
Entry
Free to watch.
While you are there
Free places near Paphos
Viewpoint
Edro III Shipwreck & Sea Caves
A rusting cargo ship run aground beneath white cliffs, dramatic at sunset. Minutes away, the Peyia sea caves cut into the rock — locals leap from the ledges into deep blue water.
Golden hourDirections
Viewpoint
Agios Georgios Pegeia
A clifftop chapel above a tiny fishing harbour facing Geronisos island, with early-Christian basilica mosaics and one of the finest sunset terraces in Paphos.
SunsetDirections
Eat nearby
Best-rated places to eat close by
Within about 12 km of the venue, ranked by Google rating and review count.
Farm-to-table Cypriot
7 St. Georges Tavern
A famed organic, farm-to-table taverna serving a daily-changing meze of foraged greens and garden veg.
Known for Daily organic meze
GeroskipouDirections
Traditional Cypriot
Laona Restaurant
A tiny lunch-only spot serving honest, daily-changing home-cooked Cypriot dishes — locals queue for it.
Known for Lunchtime home cooking
Old town (Kato Paphos)Directions
Italian
Cavallini
A long-loved Italian on the Kato Paphos hotel strip for fresh pasta and pizza.
Known for Handmade pasta & pizza
Kato Paphos hotel stripDirections
Questions
Cyprus Marathon, Paphos: the essentials
When is Cyprus Marathon, Paphos?
It is held every year, usually in March. The dates of the next edition have not been announced yet, so confirm with the organiser before you travel.
Where is Cyprus Marathon, Paphos held?
Petra tou Romiou to Paphos harbour; shorter races start and finish at Paphos Castle, Cyprus.
Is Cyprus Marathon, Paphos free?
Watching is free; taking part means paying the organiser’s entry fee.
Does Cyprus Marathon, Paphos happen every year?
Yes. It is held every year, usually in March, and usually lasts 1 day.
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