TUI Cyprus Marathon 2027: the full race guide
The TUI Cyprus Marathon is on Sunday 28 February 2027 in Pafos, on the west coast of Cyprus. It starts at 7:00 at Petra tou Romiou, and the event weekend runs 26 to 28 February. This guide covers the route, cut-offs and travel from the organiser’s published details. This guide uses only what the organiser publishes.
The race at a glance
The TUI Cyprus Marathon is held in Pafos on the west coast of Cyprus. The 2027 event runs 26 to 28 February, and race day is Sunday 28 February. The marathon starts at 7:00 at Petra tou Romiou, known as Aphrodite's Birthplace, and finishes in the Pafos area.
The weekend is built for runners of different distances. Alongside the marathon there is a half marathon, a 10 km road race, a 5 km Sunset Run on the Saturday evening and a 4 km Wine Run.
The course
The organiser says the route follows the Mediterranean shoreline and passes traditional Pafos villages. Fluid stations are placed every 2.5 km, the course is AIMS accredited, and pacers are provided for 3:30, 4:00 and 4:30. We could not find elevation figures.
Cut-offs are 6 hours for the marathon, 3 hours for the half marathon, 2 hours for the 10 km and 1.5 hours for the 5 km. Marathon runners must pass the 21 km checkpoint within 3:15. The half marathon starts at 8:00 and the 10 km at 8:20, both from Pafos Castle.
The 5 km Sunset Run is on Saturday 27 February at 16:00, and a pasta party is listed for Saturday at 12:00. The Wine Run is listed for Tuesday 2 March.
Getting there, bibs and entry
Marathon runners are bussed to the start. According to the organiser's FAQ the buses leave between 5:30 and 5:50 from the Kato Paphos Main Bus Station, which is also where buses from around Cyprus arrive.
The race expo and bib pickup are at Pafos Castle on Friday 26 February and Saturday 27 February, from 9:00 to 18:00. The organiser's pages disagree slightly on the lunch closing time, so check the schedule page before you go.
Registration is open through the organiser's registration page for 2027. Entry limits are not published in the pages we read.
Our race data was corrected on 30 October 2026 to show Sunday 28 February as race day.
Frequently asked questions
When is the TUI Cyprus Marathon in 2027?
Sunday 28 February 2027. The weekend runs 26 to 28 February, with the 5 km Sunset Run on Saturday 27 February at 16:00.
Where does it start?
At Petra tou Romiou, known as Aphrodite’s Birthplace, at 7:00. Marathon runners are bussed to the start.
When do the start buses leave?
Between 5:30 and 5:50 from the Kato Paphos Main Bus Station, according to the organiser’s FAQ.
What are the cut-offs?
6 hours for the marathon, 3 hours for the half marathon, 2 hours for the 10 km and 1.5 hours for the 5 km. Marathon runners must pass the 21 km checkpoint within 3:15.
Are there pacers?
Yes, for 3:30, 4:00 and 4:30.
Sources
- TUI Cyprus Marathon, organiser (30 October 2026)
Details come from the organiser’s website, cyprusmarathon.com, read on 30 October 2026. Dates, fees, times and rules can change, so check the organiser before booking.