Running Under The Moon in Cyprus
The Municipality of Aglantzia and S.A.S Sports are organising at the University of Cyprus for the fourth consecutive year the night running event Running Under The Moon®.
On June 23 will be held the unique night Half Marathon in Cyprus, the 10k Park Run the individual and teams/ corporate 5k running and walking and the kids participatory 1000m run.
Like every year, but especially this year that is celebrated in the same week the World Music Day, we will have more spots with musicians along the route and. Upon you cross the finish line the famous Running Under The Moon® after party begins with music, dancing, free beers and fun until late.
Half Marathon Route Description
From the start of the race, we head to the roundabout of the university, turn left, pass under the bridge, turn right and immediately to the left to enter the illuminated path towards HTI . At the end of the path (exit HTI ) turn left towards Athalassa avenue , right on Athalassa avenue and before the nurseries turn left towards the military camps, at the main crossroads turn right and immediately left to the cycling route to the Cyprus camp, after leaving the bicycle path we run to the main crossroad , turn right to ELDYK camp and as soon as we pass the camp we turn left towards the u turn of the race. After the u turn and with the opposite direction we run towards the main crossroad where we turn right to Athalassas avenue and right again on Athalassa avenue towards the traffic lights of Agios Georgios church.
At the lights of Agios Georgios church we turn left towards big roundabout left again to pass under the bridge, after the bridge turn right and head to the start finish area to complete the first of the two loops of the race.
In order to participate in Half Marathon, he must have reached the age of 18.
Time limit for the Half Marathon race is three (3) hours.
Electronic timing control mats will be available at start and finish. Runners will also have crossing check points along the route and at the u turns.
10km Park Run Route Description
From the start of the race, we head to the roundabout of the university, turn left, pass under the bridge, turn right and immediately to the left to enter the illuminated path towards HTI . At the end of the path (exit HTI ) turn left towards Athalassa avenue , right on Athalassa avenue and before the nurseries turn left towards the military camps, at the main crossroads turn right and immediately left to the cycling route to the Cyprus camp, after leaving the bicycle path we run to the main crossroad , turn right to ELDYK camp and as soon as we pass the camp we turn left towards the u turn of the race. After the u turn and with the opposite direction we run towards the main crossroad where we turn right to Athalassas avenue and right again on Athalassa avenue towards the traffic lights of Agios Georgios church.
At the lights of Agios Georgios church we turn left towards big roundabout left again to pass under the bridge, after the bridge turn right and head to the start finish area to complete the race
In order to participate in Half Marathon, he must have reached the age of 18.
Time limit for the Half Marathon race is two (2) hours.
Electronic timing control mats will be available at start and finish. Runners will also have crossing check points along the route and at the u turns.
5km Fun Run Route Description
From the start of the race, we head to the roundabout of the university, turn left, pass under the bridge, turn right and immediately to the left to enter the illuminated path towards HTI . In the middle of the path we turn left towards Athalassa and right again on Athalassa avenue towards the traffic lights of Agios Georgios church.
At the lights of Agios Georgios church we turn left towards big roundabout left again to pass under the bridge, after the bridge turn right and head to the start finish area to complete the first of the two loops of the race.
In order to participate in a 5 km race, he / she must have reached the age of 12 prerequisite for the participation of minors is a signed statement of the parent guardian.
Electronic timing control mats will be available at start and finish. Runners will also have crossing check points along the route and at the u turns.
Water Stations
Along the route there will be water stations – starting from the 5th km.
Mineral water will be available at Start, Finish and every 2.5 km. after the 5th km.
Isotonic drinks are available at Start and Finish.
On the route starting from the 5th km and every 5km. there will be the possibility to provide personal drinks and supplements from accompanying persons who will be send their names and which athletes will support by email BEFORE at the event.
Health Coverage
In any case, all competitors participate in their own responsibility. The organizers are not responsible for anything that occurs to the participants of all of our events or during the race due to a lack of preventive medical check-ups. It is recommended to all participants – who have recently undergone a medical examination and in particular those over 35 years of age in cardiac control.
The organizers will not be required to receive medical certificates for each participant because all participants are participating under their own responsibility and minors under the responsibility of their guardians, by signing the relevant Declaration that is included in the printed or Electronic Registration Statement for each Road race of the event.
During the race, Medical and First Aid personnel will be in the start-finish area and at selected points on the route to deal with any medical emergency and First Aid.
Advise
To enjoy the unique experience of participating in one of Running Under The Moon ™ road races and not to put yourself at risk, you should be in good physical condition and healthy on the day of the race.
As an Organizing Committee, we are happy to participate. However, we are ethically obliged to draw attention to all participants, especially those who have not prepared enough in the past for some of Running Under The Moon ™ races. Everyone needs to know that either they have a medical check up, especially cardiological or not, or there is a previous medical problem of any kind, in any case, the responsibility for participation is the sole responsibility of the athlete.
Do not run if you do not feel well, even if it is something you want a lot and you have prepared for it. Most medical incidents occur in athletes who, although they do not feel well, are normally involved because they do not want to lose that sporting event. If you feel feverish, vomiting, if you have diarrhea or chest pain, please do not take part in a race.
Do not risk your health
