20 FEB 2011: LIMASSOL MARATHON, HALF MARATHON AND 10KM, CYPRUS

Reduced Entry Fee's if you book before 31 December 2010

Under new management last year with a big and exciting programme, the Limassol Marathon and supporting races go from strength to strength. The races are on traffic free and totally flat routes along Limassol sea front and promise to become one of the major sporting events of Cyprus.

Cyprus is an ideal early spring holiday destination and with typical late February temperatures in the range of 15 to 18C and the promise of sunshine it is the ideal time of year to run a marathon on the Island.

All of the races start and finish at the Old Stadium at Molos in Limassol with a start time of 9.15am. There is a pasta party on Saturday before the race and timing is with electronic timing chip. In the evening after the race why not book onto the Gala dinner at our tour hotel.

Age Restrictions:

Marathon & Half Marathon - minimum age 18yrs.

10km - minimum age 12yrs

Corporate 5km - Teams of 4 - no age restriction

5km Walk - no age restriction

Kids Fun run - from 6 to 15yrs.

TRAINING WEEK

Based at ATLANTICA OASIS HOTEL between 16th-23rd February
Includes organized short runs, training sessions, one-to-one coaching advice from Eamonn Martin & Alan Newman, Race Clinic, Goody Bag & Quiz Night. This option is FREE for anyone staying 7 nights at the Atlantica with 2:09 Events. Non-running partners will have a separate programme.

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We have two options - 3 nights or 7 nights at the superior 4-star Atlantica Oasis Hotel close to Limassol sea front. Tours are land package only and transfers are based on flights into Larnaca with EasyJet or Cyprus Airways from London or EasyJet into Paphos from Manchester.

Transfers will be by taxi shared with other 2:09 clients or private bus depending on the level of bookings per arrival/departure flight.

Wed 16 Feb: Arrive by EasyJet from London Gatwick into Larnaca or Manchester into Paphos, or Cyprus Airways from London Heathrow into Larnaca. Transfer on arrival.

Clients booking on the 7night tour with us and staying at the Atlantica Oasis Hotel can enjoy a FREE training week led by London Marathon winner Eamonn Martin.

Fri 18 Feb: Arrive by EasyJet from London Gatwick into Larnaca or Manchester into Paphos, or Cyprus Airways from London Heathrow into Larnaca. Transfer on arrival.

Sat 19 Feb: At leisure during the day - race registration and evening pasta party.

Sun 20 Feb: Shuttle from the hotel to the race start and return to the hotel after the races. Gala Dinner at the Atlantica Hotel for those who have booked it.

Mon 21 Feb: Transfer to the airport for return flights for those on 3 night tour or at leisure in Limassol (excursions and activities will be available to book - or hire a car and discover the Troodos Mountains.

Those on our 7 night package will be able to continue with the training week programme.

Wed 23 Feb: Transfer to the airport for those on 7 night tour.

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ATLANTICA HOTEL****

Atlantica Hotels operate 23 hotels mainly in 4&5 Star Category, and the original hotel in Limassol, which has been popular with repeat clients since 1973 has recently completed a multi-million euro refurbishment. Rooms and Suites are an excellent standard, and the famous Atlantica Buffet offers a great variety of food at each meal. As the OFFICIAL RACE HOTEL it will be home to our TRAINING CAMP and elite athletes, as well as seasoned runners, first timers and fun r