OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO postponed to November 2020
The organisers of OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO 2020 have confirmed that the event that was due to take place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March 2020 has been postponed to Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2020.
The announcement comes as a result of containment measures in Cyprus and across Europe due to COVID-19.
Coronavirus has caused the postponement of many sporting events and races across the world, with OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO one of many to be re-scheduling their event to the autumn.
The organising team of OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO are working hard to deliver the best possible outcome and have issued a postponement policy for runners who were due to #RunLimassol this month. Measures include the automatic transfer of race places from the March event to the November event.
Full information can be found on the race website www.limassolmarathon.com , including details of the postponement policy.
All communication, enquiries and questions regarding the event should be made by email only to [email protected].
In addition to the postponement of the 2020 event, it has been confirmed that the 15th edition of OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO will take place on 27th- 28th March 2021.
OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO is one of Europe’s most recognisable sporting events, welcoming thousands of athletes of all nationalities each year to this superb weekend celebration of running.
Races include the AIMS-accredited OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO, MUSKITA Half Marathon, Petrolina 10K Energy Race and Medochemie 5K City Race.
OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO is well known for being flat and fast, offering a very real chance for a PB on a course that follows the spectacular coastal road of greater Limassol. Runners can look forward to magnificent views over the sparkling sea, a beautiful spring climate, first-class hospitality and a warm and friendly welcome.
For overseas visitors, the excellent race weekend packages offer a great-value and hassle-free way to experience all that Limassol has to offer.
OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO MD Andreas Spyrou commented: “It is with great sadness that we have had to postpone OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO to November 2020 due to COVID-19 and the subsequent containment measures in Cyprus. We are working hard to deliver the best possible alternatives for our runners and hope that many will be able to join us at the re-scheduled event on 21st-22nd November 2020. We will be hosting a fantastic weekend of running and celebration and look forward to rewarding runners with their hard-earned medals in the autumn. We are delighted to also confirm that the date for the 2021 event will be 27th-28th March; this will be our 15th anniversary event and we hope to welcome runners new and old to the brightest marathon event in the world!”
Go to www.limassolmarathon.com fo