2025 Ayia Napa Half Marathon

Sunday 21st December 2025

Nissi Beach Resort: Nissi Ave., Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Running, Distance running


Activities

  • Half-Marathon - Half Marathon
  • Half-Marathon - Relay Team 3 x 7Km
  • Half-Marathon - 10Km Race
  • Half-Marathon - 5 Km Race

Description

About Ayia Napa Half Marathon

Ayia Napa Half Marathon is an open invitation to runners from all over the world to take part in a friendly yet amazing race.
The course is relatively flat and fast. If you’re one of those people who wants to set a personal record or run a fast time for your first half marathon, this is the race for you.
At the same time take the chance to discover one of the best holiday resorts with golden sands and scenic landscape.
Enter this event and enjoy spring in winter doing your favourite activity.

 

Half Marathon Team Relay

The Marathon Team Relay been a popular part of many marathons for many years. In Half Marathon Team 3x7Km, three colleagues or friends run in a relay form and by this complete the half marathon distance together. The finish time of the last runner counts as the team result.

Event details and schedule

When
The event will take place on Sunday 21st December 2025

Where
The event will take place at Nissi Beach Resort (Taverna).

Events

  • Half Marathon
  • Half Marathon Team 3X7Km
  • 10Km Road Race
  • 5Km Road Race


Categories

Half Marathon Half Marathon Team 3x7Km 10Km Road Race 5Km Road Race
18-29 15+ 15-29 15-29
30-39   30-39 30-39
40+   40+ 40+

A category is valid if at least 5 participants have registered for that category

Prizes
All Finishers will receive a Finishers Medal.

The first three male and female overall finishers will receive a cup during the Prize Awarding Ceremony.

Registration
Registration is only possible using the online system and the deadline is the 19/12/2024 or when reaching the maximum number of participants.
The event T-shirt can be purchased during registration until 15/12/2024

All our events are invitation events, and the organisers may refuse entry to any competitor, on any grounds, and at their own discretion without explanation.

Cancellation-Refunds-Transfers
We understand occasionally it may be necessary for you to withdraw or transfer your entry.  To be as fare as possible our transfer and withdrawal policy is strictly as below, and no exceptions are made for illness or injury.

Cancellations and transfers must be made in writing either by e mail to: info@nireas.riathlon.com

  • Entry Fees are non-refundable.
  • With notification up to 30 days and over before the event date a credit note for the entry fee will be issued valid for two years and only for the same participant.
  • With notification of less than 30 days before the event date there will be strictly no refund or transfer.
  • To cancel your registration, you don’t need to give explanations, nor you need a medical certificate.
  • Nireas Triathlon reserves the right to change the date or time of the Event due to bad weather or outside influences that are beyond their control. No refund of the Entry Fee will be made because of any change in the date or start time of the Event.
  • It is not possible to transfer a slot to another participant.

 

Rules and Regulations
We would like to draw your attention to some important rules:
The officials have the right to disqualify participants for reasons of misbehaviour during or before the race.
You shall adhere to the directions, instructions of the volunteers and the officials.

The entry fee includes:

  • Race entry
  • Electronic timing system
  • Finisher’s medal
  • Water stations, first aid stations and toilets.
  • Refreshments and fruits at the finish line.

 

Timing Info
The progress of your race is registered by a Race Timing Chip (transponder).

Your Timing Chip is built into the back of your race number. Don’t tamper with the chip and wear your number on the front of your top where race officials can see it.

The results will be available online as soon as possible after the event and top places will be announced on race day during the awards ceremony.

Withdrawal during race
If you drop-out of the race, please inform one of the staff members on the course, at transition area, or at the finish line as soon as possible and before you go home, so we know that you are safe.

Medical support
During the race, first aid personnel will be available at the TA.
Every competitor is advised to have an own individual accident insurance which covers medical treatment in case of severe injury or illness as well as a possible stay in a hospital.

Facilities available at the start and finish line

  • Water stations
  • Toilets
  • First Aid Centre
  • No changing rooms or showers are available.

Start/Finish:

All race distances will begin under the Start/Finish arch at the Nissi Beach Taverna area at their designated start times.

After the race begins, participants must exit the Start/Finish area and proceed onto Nissi Avenue. Runners will follow Nissi Avenue, turning left onto the cycle/pedestrian pathway.

Important Notes:

  • The course follows the designated cycle/pedestrian pathway. Running on the road tarmac is at your own risk.
  • Road crossings will be managed by marshals to ensure safety.

 

Course Details:

  • 5K: A single lap to the 5K/10K turnaround point and back.
  • 10K: Two laps of the same course as the 5K. The second lap turnaround point is near the Start/Finish line.
  • Half Marathon – Half Marathon Relay(21K): Three laps, to the 21K turnaround point including an additional loop extending to Ayia Napa Marina and back. The second lap turnaround point is near the Start/Finish line.

Organised by

Nireas Triathlon

P.O.BOX 28047, Strovolos

Phone: +35799329518

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