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Thousands of Runners Take to the Streets of Nicosia for the Marathon, Roads Closed

Published January 18, 2026, 09:02
Thousands of Runners Take to the Streets of Nicosia for the Marathon, Roads Closed

Nicosia is hosting the “Bank of Cyprus Marathon, The Capital Race” today, with the participation of thousands of runners from around the world. A total of over 8,000 people are expected to participate in various race categories, including the 42km marathon, the 21km half marathon, 10km and 5km races, as well as a 1km children's race. The races started at 6:45 am from Solomou Square and will finish at Eleftheria Square, with different start times for each category. Due to the races, several roads in Nicosia are closed to traffic from 5:45 am to 1:00 pm, with traffic being diverted through adjacent streets. The Police are regulating traffic and have placed temporary road signs to ensure the safety of drivers and runners.