XM Limassol Marathon

Overall score 3.3Good
Thin evidence1 source + 5 runner ratings#189 of 312 marathons

Limassol, Cyprus · 42.2 km

Race day Sun 4 Apr 2027

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Is it right for you?

First timer
Friendly3.7
PR potential
Fast3.7
Flat course
Mostly flat3.7
Getting in
Easy3.5
Crowds
Decent2.7

Watch out: Several full-marathoners report sparse crowds away from the start and finish. All 3

Held back by support (3.1) and entry (3.2).

Provisional: based on 1 source, plus 5 runner ratings on review sites. Why

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Score breakdown

Every score is out of 5, and 5 is always the better end.

Each bar is a range of 0.25 points; the light bar holds this race. The average race scores 3.4.

What does this score mean?

Why people love it

  • The current 42.2 km (26.2 mi) course follows the Mediterranean coast.
  • Historical full-marathoners often praise water stations, baggage handling and the race village.

Watch out for

  • Several full-marathoners report sparse crowds away from the start and finish.
  • The festival starts 3 April 2027; the full marathon is 4 April.
  • Most identified full-marathon reviews describe 2019; current service delivery remains sparsely reviewed.

Latest or next race

Sun 4 Apr 2027

Official race site(limassolmarathon.com, opens in a new tab)
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What runners say

Overall score 3.3 out of 5

1 review or race report

  • BjornA.,PaulI.,ChrisC.,JonathanC.,JasonW.

    Racecheck full-marathon athlete subset

    Tone: Mixed

    The page displays 36 mixed-distance ratings, but five visible numeric ratings are explicitly full-marathon accounts: BjornA.2023, PaulI.2019, ChrisC.2019, JonathanC.2019 andJasonW.2019. They describe a flat coastal course and sparse crowds. Most praise aid, baggage or organization; Bjorn found the atmosphere dull. Only these five support the full-marathon rating count. Jason was a pacer, a race-service role. Historical accounts do not prove unchanged 2027 operations.

    Covers Course, Support, Conditions, Stay and travel, Entry

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Scores

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Good. How racers feel about it, how well it is run, and how it treats a first timer. Counts for 28% of the overall score.

Toughness: Tough

  • Racer satisfactionLoved3.7

    Five identified full-marathon athletes give mixed-to-positive ratings; most enjoyed the event, while one found it dull. · Low confidence

  • OrganizationWell run3.7

    Historical full-marathoners praise baggage, aid and race organization; recent full-distance evidence remains limited. · Low confidence

  • First timer friendlyFriendly3.7

    One first-marathon finisher recommends the event; the mostly flat coastal route still requires marathon preparation. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • PR potentialFast3.7

    Historical full-marathoners and a pacer describe a flat course with personal-best potential. · Low confidence

Good. Scenery, road surface, closures, and room to run. Counts for 20% of the overall score.

  • Course sceneryBeautiful3.6

    Several full-marathoners enjoy coastal scenery, while one finds the route uninteresting. · Low confidence

  • Room to runRoomy3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • Road surfaceGood3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • Road closuresMostly closed3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Course flatnessMostly flat3.7

    Full-marathon athletes and the current organizer describe mostly flat terrain; verified climbing totals are unavailable. · Low confidence

  • Net downhillDownhill3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

Good. Crowds, aid stations, the start, and pacers. Counts for 20% of the overall score.

  • Start logisticsSmooth3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • Pacers and timingGood3.6

    A historical official pacer reports a positive experience; current full-marathon timing and pacing delivery are sparsely reviewed. · Low confidence

  • Crowd supportDecent2.7

    Multiple full-marathoners independently report sparse crowds away from the race village. · Low confidence

  • Aid stationsGood3.7

    Historical full-marathoners praise plentiful water and well-stocked stations; the organizer publishes regular current support. · Low confidence

Very good. Air temperature, how predictable the weather is, setting, and spectating. Counts for 14% of the overall score.

  • WindMostly calm3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • Air temperaturePleasant3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • Weather reliabilityReliable3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • Spectator friendlyEasy3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

Course traits, not part of the score

  • Low altitudeLow3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

Good. Hotels, walkability, getting there, and the town around the race. Counts for 10% of the overall score.

  • Hotel availabilityGood3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • Hotel valueGood3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • WalkabilityWalkable3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • Travel easeEasy3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • LogisticsSimple3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • Town and foodGood3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

Good. How hard it is to get a place, and what you get for the fee. Counts for 8% of the overall score.

  • Getting inEasy3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

  • Value for moneyGood value3.5

    Current full-marathon athlete evidence for this factor is limited. · Low confidence

Course

Route, 42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Shape
out-and-back
Surface
road
Start
07:15

Getting in

Entry
open

Getting there and staying

Book
Official race-pack collection is 1–3 April 2027; reconfirm office location and hours.
Getting around
Some historical full-marathon reviewers combined the race with a family stay. Current room availability, prices and walking access are unverified.

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Key facts

Location
Limassol, Cyprus
Typical month
April
Distances
42.2 km (26.2 mi)

Sources

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