The countdown has begun for the 1st Cablenet Famagusta Marathon – Protaras 30km Race, which will be hosted on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in Protaras, transforming the free province of Famagusta into a center of sports, unity and hope.
At a press conference held at the Cultural Center of the occupied Famagusta Municipality in Deryneia, the organizers presented the details of the region’s first official long-distance running race. The race, under the slogan “More Than a Race”, is co-organized by the Municipality of Paralimni – Deryneia, is held with the valuable support of Cablenet and is under the auspices of the Municipality of Famagusta.
The Mayor of Paralimni-Dheryne, Mr. George Nikolettos, in his statements, referred to the intense symbolism of the race, which will be held just a few hundred meters away from the occupied city of Famagusta. He emphasized that this is an event that goes beyond the narrow boundaries of sports, sending a message of peace, remembrance and reunification.
The race program includes the main 30-kilometer course, a 10-kilometer race, a 5-kilometer corporate race, a 5-kilometer road race, and a 1-kilometer course for children.
The starting and finishing point will be the world-famous Fig Tree Bay beach in Protaras, from where runners will enjoy a magical route next to the clear blue sea and the golden sandy beaches of Protaras.
For more information and registration, interested parties can visit the official website of the race: www.famagustamarathon.com
