Mylikouri – Panayia tis Ayias Arkas 10.5km

Race range : 10.25

Part of the Panagia Trail @ Mylikouri
📅 Sunday, September 7, 2025
⏰ Race Start: 07:00
💶 Registration Fee: €20
📌 Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

🌿 A Scenic and Spirited Challenge

Welcome to one of the most beautiful and inspiring short-distance trail races in Cyprus! The Mylikouri – Panayia tis Ayias Arkas race offers runners a taste of wilderness, spirituality, and tradition — all on a brand-new, demanding racecourse set deep in the Troodos Mountains.

This 10.264 km loop offers a thrilling mix of ascents, descents, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Whether you’re a trail beginner or a seasoned runner looking for a fast yet technical challenge, this race delivers.

🗺️ Race Details

• Total Distance: 10.264 km
• Ascent/Descent (Raw): 511 m / 512 m
• Ascent/Descent (Filtered): 488 m / 491 m
• Lowest Point: 634 m (at 6.84 km)
• Highest Point: 953 m (at 3.87 km)
• Uphill: 5.22 km (50.9%)
• Downhill: 4.86 km (47.4%)
• Flat: 0.18 km (1.8%)
• Height Gain: 319 m
• Steepest Uphill: +27.8% (at 9.63 km)
• Steepest Downhill: -31.1% (at 4.77 km)
• Longest Uphill: 0.36 km (at 0.18 km)
• Longest Downhill: 1.44 km (at 5.40 km)
• Ascent/Descent Rate: 50 m/km

🥤 Refueling & Support

Runners will be supported at key points along the route:

• ✅ Refueling Station at 6.5 km
• ✅ Start/Finish Station offering:
  • Water
  • Lemonade
  • Salted almonds
  • Fresh fruit

🍋 All refreshments are generously provided by the family of Alekos Michaelides.

🏅 Race Medal

Each participant will receive a beautiful commemorative medal as a keepsake of their achievement and participation.

🕊️ In Memory of Alekos Michaelides

The Panagia Trail @ Mylikouri is organized in memory of Alekos Michaelides, a native of Mylikouri, and former Minister of Foreign Affairs and President of the House of Representatives. His legacy of service and connection to the land lives on through this community celebration.

🔔 Don’t Miss Out!

Spaces are limited, and this unique event promises a rewarding challenge and a meaningful experience.

👉 Register before Wednesday, September 3, 2025, and run with purpose!