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Thousands of Runners in Nicosia for the Marathon, Roads Closed

Published January 18, 2026, 09:12
Thousands of Runners in Nicosia for the Marathon, Roads Closed

Nicosia is hosting the "Bank of Cyprus Nicosia Marathon, The Capital Race" today, with thousands of runners participating in this sporting event. Over 8,000 runners have registered, coming from various countries around the world, making the Marathon an international event. The Marathon program includes races of various distances: 42 km (Marathon), 21 km (Half Marathon), 10 km, 5 km, and a 1 km children's race. The races will start at different times, beginning from Solomou Square and ending at Eleftheria Square. Due to the Marathon, several roads in Nicosia will be closed to traffic from 5:45 am to 1:00 pm. Traffic will be diverted through adjacent streets, and the Police will be present in the area to facilitate traffic and provide assistance to the public. The organizers and the Police have taken all necessary measures to ensure the safe conduct of the races, including the placement of temporary road signs. The event is expected to be completed successfully, promoting sports and a healthy lifestyle in Cyprus.