Tylliria Trail

Race range : 29.32

The 29.32km race is organized by RuNicosia (Non-Profit Organization) and the Nicosia Tourism Board with the strong support of the Kato Pyrgos Community Council. It comprises two races one for 14.53km for short distances trail runners and beginners and a longer one for 31.5km for the demanding and experience trail runners. Runners will enjoy the magnificent picturesque of the Kato Pyrgos and the Morphou bay while they may be outran by the mouflons which are present at the area and overflew and overseen by the Aquila Fasciata Eagle (species under extinction).
The race start and finish will be at the Kato Pyrgos landmark, the centenarian oak tree situated at the village main road. Following a paved road, the runners will enter the Katouris dry riverbed with trees and thick vegetation on both sides protecting the runners from the sun. Once reaching the Katouris river water dam, the runners will start an uphill route through forest roads and trails. Following very steep slopes, fire protection zones, and running over mountain ridges the runners will be overwhelmed by the picturesque and the beautiful view of the Pyrgos bay the deep blue, and the landscape of the area. Passing by the Pano Pyrgos village runners will enter the finishing leg and will arrive at the finish line via the main road.
The runners will receive a Finisher’s medal, customized BIB number with runner’s name or nickname printed (only for timely registrations), electronic Mylaps timing chip and a Tylliria Trail limited edition technical t-shirt. Supply stations will be located along the racecourse providing fruit, water, and isotonic beverages and at the finish line. Emergency First Responders will be placed along the racecourse and at the finish line.
Route Technical Data
Distance 29.322 km Total Ascent/Descent 1224 m / 1223 m
Lowest Point 13 m (at 0.00 km) Highest Point 648 m (at 15.12 km)
Uphill 14.67 km (50.0%) Downhill 13.23 km (45.1%)
Flat 1.35 km (4.6%) Height Gain 635 m
Steepest Uphill +48.9% (at 9.09 km) Steepest Downhill -34.4% (at 16.47 km)
Longest Uphill 2.70 km (at 6.75 km) Longest Downhill 3.15 km (at 24.03 km)
Ascent Rate 42 m/km Descent Rate 42 m/km