17 races · 47 courses · 6 with GPX
Trail running in Cyprus
Cyprus has more trail running than most people expect: the Troodos forests, the Akamas paths, coastal tracks and dirt roads around the villages. This page lists 17 races with a trail, cross country or ultra course.
Each race shows its distances, the total ascent where it is known and the GPX route, so you can see how hilly it is before you enter.
Upcoming races 10
- 18 OCT 2026 · TROODOS
OlympusMan Trail Run
72 / 47 / 21 / 10.6 KM - 25 OCT 2026 · PAPHOS
Kyriakideia
15 / 5 KM - 07 NOV 2026 · TROODOS
OlympusMan Triathlon (run leg)
21 KM - 26 NOV 2026 · PAPHOS
Cyprus International 4-Day Challenge
6 / 11 / 21.1 / 10 KM - 17 JAN 2027 · TROODOS
Kambos Mountain Race
32 / 23 / 12.5 / 5.6 / 22.2 KM - 14 FEB 2027 · NICOSIA
Mitsero Mine Run
21.1 / 12 / 5.5 / 0.88 KM - 20 MAR 2027 · LARNACA
Cyprus Backyard Ultra
6.71 KM - 21 MAR 2027 · NICOSIA
Mikel Klirou Atovrisi
23 / 12 / 5 KM - 17 APR 2027 · LARNACA
Lefkara Country Run & Vertical Challenge
23 / 13 / 4 KM - 23 MAY 2027 · TROODOS
Kyrima Troodos Terra
44 / 29 / 15 / 5 KM
Past editions 7
- 26 APR 2026 · TROODOS
Run Free
21 / 11 KM - 01 FEB 2026 · TROODOS
Kakopetria Winter Run
15 / 7.7 KM - 13 DEC 2025 · NICOSIA
Mantra tou Kampiou – Kakotzefalos
21 / 9 KM - 02 APR 2022 · PAPHOS
Akamas Blossom Trail Running Festival
60 / 38 / 24 KM - 20 NOV 2021 · LARNACA
Sea to Sky Cyprus
130.9 / 54 KM - 07 OCT 2017 · TROODOS
BUFF Troodos Mountain Ultra
80 / 50.9 / 25 / 10 KM - 11 JUN 2017 · TROODOS
Garmin Cyprus Troodos Marathon
42 KM
Frequently asked questions
When are the trail races in Cyprus?
Most are held in autumn, winter and spring, when the mountains are cooler. The next one listed is OlympusMan Trail Run on 18 OCT 2026 in Troodos.
Where are the best trails to run?
The Troodos mountains (the highest point, Mount Olympus, is 1,952 m) are the heart of trail running here. The Akamas peninsula and the hills around Paphos also have good routes.
What is the difference between trail and cross country?
Trail runs follow paths and dirt tracks with climbing. Cross country is usually flatter and faster, on earth and grass.
Are there GPX files?
6 of the 17 races have a GPX route file you can download or preview on the map, with an elevation profile.