Larnaca, Cyprus
Radisson Hotels Larnaka Marathon 2026 Pacing Plan
This is a very flat marathon: the whole course has only 44 m of climbing and 44 m of descending, and the finish is level with the start. There is no sustained climb or descent, and the long flat stretches run from km 0 to 15, km 19 to 26 and km 27 to 34. The steepest kilometre uphill (km 18 to 19) averages just +0.4%, so the course gives you no reason to vary effort and suits even pacing from the first kilometre to the last.
Distance
41.9 km
Gain / loss
+44m / -44m
Race date
Typical race-day weather
17°C, 11 km/h
Weather is a 10-year seasonal average for this course's location and month, not a forecast for a specific date. See FAQ.
Elevation profile
Sample strategy: 3:45:00 goal
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KM 0-5: The opening is flat with a headwind for the first four kilometers. Sit at 5:21/km and bank nothing: the pace is already adjusted for the wind. You cross 5 km at 26:50. Let the crowd go.
KM 5-12: Crosswind and almost no grade. This is metronome territory: hold 5:20/km and do not drift faster just because it feels easy. You pass 10 km at 53:39. Keep the effort boring and the breathing quiet.
KM 12-18: The tailwind makes this feel gentle, and the downhill at km 16 invites a surge. Take 5:12/km there and no harder. You reach 15 km at 1:20:35. Estimated seasonal temperature is 17°C, so sip water at every station before you feel thirsty.
Frequently asked questions
How hilly is the Larnaka Marathon?
Barely at all. The course has 44 m of total climbing and 44 m of total descending over 42.2 km, and the finish is level with the start. There is no sustained climb or descent anywhere on it.
Where is the hardest part of the Larnaka Marathon course?
There is no real hard section by elevation. The steepest kilometre uphill is km 18 to 19 at an average of +0.4%, which is too gentle to change your pace. Any difficulty comes from the distance itself, not from the terrain.
Is the Larnaka Marathon a fast course?
The profile is fast. With 44 m of climbing and descending spread thinly across the distance, and long flat stretches at km 0 to 15, km 19 to 26 and km 27 to 34, nothing on the course slows you down. The steepest downhill kilometre (km 34 to 35, -0.6%) is too mild to give you free time either.
What is the weather usually like at the start of the Larnaka Marathon?
The race is usually held in November. Averaged over the last 10 years, conditions at the start are 17 °C with wind around 11 km/h and a dew point of 11 °C. The first mass start is at 06:55 local time, so the start is the coolest part of the morning and temperatures may rise as the race goes on.
How should I pace the first half of the Larnaka Marathon?
Aim for an even effort from the gun. The first 15 km are flat, with no climb to save energy for, so there is no terrain reason to go out faster or slower than goal pace. Halfway is at 21.1 km, and the course stays flat around it, so a steady split strategy fits the profile.
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