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NOVEMBER 25 – CORAL BEACH 6K TIME TRIAL | Start @ 15:00
The Time Trial starts on Thursday afternoon in front of the pretty Coral Beach Hotel
& Resort harbor and then runs around to the front of the hotel before heading
off along roads fringed with banana plantations until you reach the Sea Caves inlet.
It is a flat route, but as each runner starts 15sec apart in a random order the
skill is pace judgment. Ample quantities of water will be available at the
start and water/fruit/wet sponges/raisins to cool you down & energise you at the
finish.
NOVEMBER 26 – AKAMAS 11K HILL RUN | Start @ 09:30
The Hill Run race starts at sea level, just after the white river in the AKAMAS
nature reserve park. After about 800k, we turn right on the road to the Avakas Gorge and
continue climbing to over 300m by the 5th kilometre, on the route parallel to the gorge.
The climb continues with a sharp descent by the 6th kilometre and dramatic changes in scenery as the forested area
gives its place to a moonscape like valley before you start climbing again. The next 2 kilometres are equally
tough as you have to gain another 200m in altitude, but If you have the nerve to look back the stunning views,
along with the evident altitude gain will "boost" you for the last 3 kilometres through vineyards to the finish
at Pano Arodes village, right by the beautiful village square and church. 2 refreshing stations
are planned, at around 5K-water/wet sponges and between 7&8K-water/fruit/wet
sponges. Ample quantities of water will also be available at the start with water/fruit/wet
sponges/raisins to cool you down & energise you at the finish.
NOVEMBER 27 – AKAMAS MULTITERRAIN ½ MARATHON | Start @ 09:30
The Multiterrain ½ Marathon starts at the Smigies forest after Neo Chorio village
towards AKAMAS at an altitude of 274m. From here there is a steady climb up through
the AKAMAS Forest until it thins out and becomes a winding trail through the heart
of the AKAMAS. For much of the way you have views of the sea both north and south
of the areas, while ahead you will be heading towards the local radio mast, where
you are almost half way through!!! and at the highest point, just over 600m. You then
take a right turn and a steep but steady descend starts, with some spectacular panoramic
views of the area. The finish is at Toxeftra Beach, where if you are brave enough, you
can cool off in the sea!!! 4 refreshing stations are planned, at around
5K-water/wet sponges, at around 10K-water/fruit/wet sponges, between 15&16K-water/wet
sponges and at around 19K-water/wet sponges. Ample quantities of water/ fruit will
also be available at the start with water/fruit/wet sponges/raisins to cool you
down & energise you at the finish.
NOVEMBER 28 – 10K PAPHOS CITY RUN | Start @ 08:00
Starting in front of the ancient castle in the picturesque harbor, this flat 10km
road race takes you through Kato Paphos and the beach front hotel district before
returning to finish with a sprint past the pleasure boats back at the mediaeval
castle. 1 refreshing station is planned at around 5K-water/fruit/wet sponges. Ample
quantities of water will also be available at the start and we will do our best
to surprise and celebrate with you a most deserved accomplishment... reaching the
finish of the Cyprus International 4-day Challenge 2008!!! As well as being the
final race of the challenge the 10k Paphos City Run is also open for local runners
as well as friends and family who have travelled with you.
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