Limassol Marathon
Limassol Marathon race day weather
Mild temps, moderate humidity
Runners will face a temperature range from 64°F at the start to 66°F by the finish, with average humidity at 73%. A WSW wind at 12 mph will provide a mix of headwind and tailwind throughout the race, but overall wind effects are moderate. Given the humidity, runners should consider adjusting their pace conservatively, especially in the later laps as temperatures gradually rise.
Pace Calculator
Enter a finish time to see what race day does to it.
Get forecast alerts for Limassol Marathon
We'll text or email you when the forecast shifts — so you can adjust gear, pacing, and strategy. Max one per day.
Limassol Marathon route and elevation
The Limassol Marathon course has about 504 ft (154 m) of climbing and 500 ft (152 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is flatter than 66% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 21, with 92 ft (28 m) of climbing.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 8.9 to 17.2: climbs about 50 ft (16 m).
- Miles 17.8 to 19.4: climbs about 70 ft (22 m).
- Miles 20.3 to 20.8: climbs about 75 ft (22 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:30:40 here (40 seconds slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:00:45 here (45 seconds slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:30:50 here (50 seconds slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 ft | 34 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 2 | 24 ft | 16 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 3 | 24 ft | 31 ft | 7:57 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 4 | 18 ft | 36 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 5 | 18 ft | 9 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 6 | 32 ft | 25 ft | 8:03 | 9:11 | 10:21 |
| 7 | 30 ft | 13 ft | 8:07 | 9:18 | 10:27 |
| 8 | 2 ft | 34 ft | 7:52 | 8:59 | 10:06 |
| 9 | 6 ft | 0 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 10 | 6 ft | 0 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:20 |
| 11 | 6 ft | 0 ft | 8:02 | 9:11 | 10:20 |
| 12 | 9 ft | 0 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 13 | 4 ft | 0 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 14 | 5 ft | 0 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 15 | 7 ft | 0 ft | 8:02 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 16 | 3 ft | 0 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 17 | 4 ft | 0 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:18 |
| 18 | 88 ft | 101 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 19 | 21 ft | 25 ft | 7:58 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| 20 | 93 ft | 80 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:25 |
| 21 | 92 ft | 72 ft | 8:09 | 9:19 | 10:28 |
| 22 | 17 ft | 67 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:01 |
| 23 | 30 ft | 29 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 24 | 3 ft | 11 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 25 | 26 ft | 26 ft | 7:59 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 26 | 22 ft | 26 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| Last 0.2 | 14 ft | 0 ft | 1:52 | 2:08 | 2:24 |
Explore the Limassol Marathon course with the weather and your pace along the route, or compare it with other races.
Get your personalized Limassol Marathon race plan
A mile-by-mile breakdown of where your time goes, weather-adjusted splits, fueling timeline with aid stations, packing checklist, carb tracker, spectator guide, all built around your goal and race-day conditions.
About the Limassol Marathon
The Limassol Marathon is an AIMS-certified marathon in Limassol, Cyprus, held each spring along the city's Mediterranean coastline. The flat course runs from the city center along the beachfront to the ruins of the ancient city of Amathus and back. The men's course record is 2:13:29, set by Moses Kangogo in 2010; the women's record is 2:38:56, set by Natalya Sergeyeva the same year. The race is a Boston Marathon qualifier, and race weekend also includes a half marathon, 10-kilometer race, 5-kilometer race, and kids race.