Larnaca hosts the 9th international Radisson Hotels marathon

Larnaca is hosting the 9th international Radisson Hotels Marathon this Sunday, November 15, 2026. The event features more than 14,000 runners from 85 countries, competing in various categories including the full 42km marathon, a half-marathon, 10km, 5km individual and corporate races, and a 1km children’s race. A key highlight of this year's festivities was the arrival of the Athens Authentic Marathon Flame on November 13, which concluded with a ceremonial lighting at the Finikoudes promenade.

To facilitate the event, significant traffic management measures were implemented. Athenon Avenue and connecting streets were closed from Friday, November 13, until Sunday evening. Additional major roads, including Archbishop Makarios III Avenue, Tasos Papadopoulos Avenue, and sections of the Dhekelia road, were subject to temporary closures on Sunday from 06:00 to 14:00 to ensure participant safety. Local authorities and organizers collaborated with police to manage detours, including converting lanes on Artemidos Avenue for two-way traffic.

The race is a major economic driver for the city, with local officials reporting that all city-center hotels reached full capacity. The event maintains a strong social focus, highlighted by the participation of VIP ambassador and wheelchair fencing champion Kelly Loufaki alongside the 'Stoiximan Wheels of Change' team, supporting the 'Mora Thavmata' association for premature infants.