Races in Cyprus

A flat seaside marathon at the eastern edge of the Mediterranean, where November still smells like summer, drawing runners from over eighty countries.

A flat November 10K along the Larnaca seafront — a warm autumn race minutes from the airport.

A flat 5K along Larnaca's palm-lined promenade — a warm, easy race for beginners and families.

A pre-Christmas half marathon at Nissi Beach — fast, flat seaside laps out to Ayia Napa Marina.

A winter marathon through Europe's last divided capital — from Solomou Square past the Venetian walls.

A marathon from Aphrodite's Rock to Paphos harbour — running since 1999, with a sunset run and a wine run on the side.

Last one standing: a 6.7 km loop every hour, on the hour, until only one runner remains.

A charity race for autism in Ayia Napa — from a half marathon down to a 500 m kids' dash.

A flat, mass 10K along the Limassol seafront — an accessible 'straight-off-the-couch' race on Cyprus's spring coast.

A flat 5K along the Limassol promenade — the easiest way into running for families and visitors.

Cyprus's biggest running event — a flat seaside marathon from central Limassol to the ruins of Amathus.

A spring half marathon along Cyprus's wild west coast, in the land of Aphrodite and the Akamas peninsula.

A spring trail weekend around the lace village of Lefkara — 13 and 23 km through woods to the Dipotamos dam, plus a vertical race.

A mountain trail race in the heart of Cyprus — up to 44 km on Troodos paths, touching the island's highest point.

A run through the streets of Troodos.

A summer night run in Nicosia: thousands of runners, music and an after-party at the finish.

A run through the streets of Cavo Greko.

The Limassol leg of the Cyprus Road Races Grand Prix — fast 10 km and 5 km races by the ruins of ancient Amathus.

A new race on the Protaras coast: 30 km along the sea, fast 10 km and 5 km races and a kids' start.