"Once upon a time, a goddess was born on the shores of Cyprus...🧚 "
It is said that to the west of the island, near Paphos, Aphrodite emerged from the foam 🌊. The goddess of love has lived on in Greek and Cypriot mythology ❤️. That’s why your next race is called the Aphrodite Half Marathon. In April, you have a date in Polis, in the region of Paphos for a race filled with mites myths ✍️. It is even said that the goddess Aphrodite bathed around Polis in a natural bath amidst luxuriant nature 🧖. This is where she met her lover Adonis, who fell in love with her by tasting the water in which she bathed 💞. It is said that the water of Polis has refreshing and relaxing properties... But that's for after the race 🤗.
The Aphrodite Half Marathon offers you 3 distances in a perfectly idyllic setting 😍. You can choose between 21, 10, or 5 km starting from Polis, one of the most beautiful areas of the region 📍. The courses run along the seaside and offer you a setting you won't soon find elsewhere 📸. First, you'll make a detour to Evropis before heading straight towards Argaka ➡️. On the horizon, no treacherous turns, just a long straight line that will allow you to achieve a historic personal record 💨. Who knows, you might even enter mythology with your performance 🧝♀️. Moreover, all the odds are in your favor since in April, the weather is mild in Cyprus with temperatures ranging between 14 and 22 degrees 🌸. You will therefore enjoy the fresh and mild air of the region and fully enjoy your race 🏃. And if you don't like running, the 5 km can be done by walking 🥾 (this will give you more time to spot a chimera offshore 🧜♀️). The children will also have the right to participate in the myth, with a Kid's run of 1 km for everyone to enjoy 🧑🧑🧒. Ah! We almost forgot to ask you a crucial question: do you like Italian food? 🇮🇹 "Huh? But why eat Italian in Cyprus?” Well, because there’s a Pasta Party the night before the race! 🍝 This way, you'll have filled up on energy before giving your all on the Cypriot roads ⚡️. We know for sure, you're seduced 😌.
Okay, we don't usually give orders, but here we have to! ☝️You must absolutely visit the surroundings of this wild and authentic place 😯. Firstly, discover the Aphrodite's nature trail, a 7.5 km path that is simply majestic 🤩. You can also see for yourself the natural bath of Aphrodite, honestly, it's worth the detour ↩️. And if you want to see the birthplace of the goddess, head to the Petra tou Romiou, called Aphrodite's Rock 🪨. The legend says that "eternal youth" is promised if you bathe around the rock...🤫 Also visit the archaeological museum of Arsinoe, the church of Ayios Andronikos, or the many local beaches like Latchi Beach 🌊. Once settled at a local restaurant, ask for a souvlaki or a koupepia, you won't be disappointed! 🧆
So, ready to fall madly in love with this race? 💘
This half-marathon seems straight out of a mythological tale, it's that beautiful! 😍 Starting from the Pólis Town Hall, you'll head first to Evropis before retracing your steps and going straight towards Argáka. Then, turn back to the starting point! 🔄 This Cypriot race offers you a unique setting by the seaside 🌊. You might just beat your personal record on this 21 km as it is ultra smooth, with only 65 mD+ 🫓.
Starting from the Pólis Town Hall, this 10 km route takes you, like the half-marathon, to Evropis 📍. You then retrace your steps towards the Natural beach hotel, before turning back at km7 🔄. You have 3 km left to reach your starting point and complete your route 🏅.
A kid's run of 1 km is organized for the little ones 🤩.
You can pick up your race bib on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 09:00 to 18:00 at the city hall of Polis Chrysochous.
You can also choose to have your race bib delivered to the nearest ACS a few days before the event.
The races will start at the municipality of Polis on Sunday, April 19, 2026:
21 km: 7:45 am
10 km: 8:30 am
5 km: 8:45 am
Children's run: 10:15 am
Yes, you must be 18 years old on the day of the race.
For the half marathon: 32€
For the 10 km: 20€
For the 5 km: 15€
For the children's race: 3€
Your registration includes:
Official Technical T-shirt
Race number
Timing chip
Refreshment stations
Medal
Fruits at the end
Trophies (6 age categories)
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