The Logicom Cyprus Marathon celebrates its 20th anniversary

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The Logicom Cyprus running festival celebrates its 20th edition this year. In recent years it has grown a lot offering an attractive all-in package (technical t-shirt, free beer and much more), top-notch organisation and an electric atmosphere.
There is also the history, scenery and traditional Mediterranean hospitality that pervades the entire island nation. The Marathon starts at Aphrodite’s Birthplace in Paphos where white foam waves break over a stunning rock formation (picture below). The tranquility of this picturesque spot prepares the runners both mentally and emotionally for the race ahead. The first half of the course follows the coast before passing through several traditional villages. The final stage is through the center where runners soak up the city’s buzz and beauty complete with palm trees and luxury hotels. The finish is by the medieval fort of Paphos where entertainment like no other is there to welcome runners over the line.

The festival also offers a Half Marathon, a 10km road race and a 5km fun run. All these races start and finish next to the Paphos fort but follow different courses. The Half Marathon, with an almost entirely flat course, is the most popular option. The 10km race follows a similar course with palm trees and cheering spectators. The 5km fun run loops around the Archaeological Park, a UNESCO protected site, and never strays far from the sea. At the common finish, runners can enjoy juices, fruit, water, beer, music and entertainment. They can also cool down in the sea and soak up the majesty of the 13th-century fort.

Mediterranean hospitality pervades the 20-year old event where runners never stray far from the sea.

The 20th Logicom Cyprus Marathon expects to host more than 2500 runners from 50 countries. Each runner will benefit from fluid stations every 3km along the route (offering water, electrolytes, energy gels, sponges & bananas), a bus pass for the Marathon weekend, and at the finish chip timing, entertainment and a massage service, fruit, juices and free beer. Paphos was the European Capital of Culture in 2017 and boasts beautiful countryside and historic sites but it is also a cosmopolitan resort with more than 200 hotels: the ideal location to host such a multi-cultural event as the Marathon. Around 50% of participants come from overseas: 25% from the United Kingdom and another 25% coming from other countries.
The Logicom Cyprus Marathon is dedicated to Paphos-born Stelios Kyriakides who won the Boston Marathon in 1946. His achievement fueled American donations and he arrived back to war-ravaged Greece with US$250,000 and two ships full of food, clothes and medical supplies.
The registrations are still open and can be done here: https://register.CyprusMarathon.com

Η ΝΤΕΝΙΖ ΔΗΜΑΚΗ ΣΤΟΝ 20ο ΕΠΕΤΕΙΑΚΟ ΜΑΡΑΘΩΝΙΟ LOGICOM ΚΥΠΡΟΥ

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Η Ντενίζ Δημάκη αποδέχτηκε πρόσκληση της οργανωτικής επιτροπής του 20ου Logicom Cyprus Marathon και έρχεται στην Κύπρο για να συμμετάσχει στους διεθνείς αγώνες δρόμου την Κυριακή 4 Μαρτίου 2018 στην Πάφο. Η Ντενίζ Δημάκη, έχει να επιδείξει εντυπωσιακά αποτελέσματα και ρεκόρ.
Ένα από αυτά είναι στο τρίαθλο, όπου για εννέα συνεχόμενα χρόνια (2002-10) ήταν πρωταθλήτρια Ελλάδας!  Κορωνίδα των επιτυχιών της, ήταν η συμμετοχή της στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες του Πεκίνου το 2008. Ο αθλητισμός είναι τρόπος ζωής για την Ντενίζ και κάθε αγωνιστικός στόχος, της δίνει κίνητρο να γίνεται καλύτερη. Προσπάθειά της είναι να μεταλαμπαδεύσει την αγάπη της για τον αθλητισμό στα παιδιά της.
Η συμμετοχή της πρωταθλήτριας Ελλάδας έγινε πραγματικότητα με τη βοήθεια της χορηγού εταιρείας DHL Express που είναι και βασικός χορηγός / υποστηρικτής της αθλητικής προσπάθειας της Ντενίζ. Να σημειωθεί ότι η DHL Express θα έχει και την ευθύνη των logistics του φετινού Μαραθώνιου Logicom αναβαθμίζοντας το επαγγελματικό επίπεδο των υπηρεσιών που θα δοθεί στους συμμετέχοντες δρομείς. Αξιοσημείωτο είναι επίσης το γεγονός ότι ένας σημαντικός αριθμός Ελλαδιτών δρομέων έρχεται στην Κύπρο για να συμμετάσχει στον Μαραθώνιο της Πάφου.
Περισσότερες πληροφορίες και ηλεκτρονικές εγγραφές στον 20ο επετειακό Logicom Cyprus Marathon στην ιστοσελίδα www.logicomcyprusmarathon.com
Μαραθώνιος – Ημι-Μαραθώνιος – Αγώνας 10χλμ. – Αγώνας 5 χλμ.
Greek elite triathlete Deniz Dimaki will participate in the 20th edition of the Logicom Cyprus Marathon
Greek runner and triathlete Deniz Dimaki accepted the invitation from the organizing committee of the 20th Logicom Cyprus Marathon and will arrive in Cyprus to participate in the international running event on Sunday 4th March 2018, in Paphos. Dimaki started her competitive career in 1990 as a medium and long distance runner. She has won the Greek Triathlon Championship a record nine consecutive times (2002–2010) while at the same time she posted top finishes in other sports such as running and cycling. A cornerstone of her successes was her participation in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Sport is a way of life for Deniz and every competition gives her an incentive to become better.
DHL Express, the world leader in international express delivery supports the efforts of the Greek champion Deniz Dimaki. DHL Express has been appointed official logistics partner for the 20th edition of the Logicom Cyprus Marathon. DHL will offer its services for the transportation needs of all the Marathon material and equipment, in order to successfully conduct the races before and during the day of the Marathon. It is also noteworthy that a significant number of Greek runners will be taking part in this year Logicom Cyprus Marathon.
More information and registration for the 20th Logicom Cyprus Marathon at www.logicomcyprusmarathon.com