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Sport · Nicosia · Every year
Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon
Sunday 24 January 2027
The capital's marathon runs through a city where the Venetian walls meet modern Nicosia, passing the Liberty Monument, Famagusta Gate and the old town, with the start and finish around Eleftheria Square. A half marathon, a 10 km, 5 km and corporate races and children's races run the same morning. Runners pay an entry fee; cheering from the old-town streets is free.
Plan your visit
Good to know
When
Sunday 24 January 2027 · Marathon starts 06:45. Race-number collection is on 22–23 January 2027.
Where
Start and finish around Eleftheria Square, Nicosia. The Directions button goes to the venue’s exact Google Maps pin.
Entry
Free to watch.
Eat nearby
Best-rated places to eat close by
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Questions
Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon: the essentials
When is Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon 2027?
Sunday 24 January 2027, marathon starts 06:45. Race-number collection is on 22–23 January 2027.
Where is Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon held?
Start and finish around Eleftheria Square, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Is Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon free?
Watching is free; taking part means paying the organiser’s entry fee.
Does Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon happen every year?
Yes. It is held every year, usually in January, and usually lasts 1 day.
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Photo: Eleftheria Square, Nicosia — Iakovos Hatzistavrou / European Commission, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).