Official Sponsors for 2017 OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO

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    Organisers of the Limassol Marathon GSO have announced the official sponsors for the popular international event that takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March 2017. Returning as Title Sponsor is OPAP, followed by a host of high profile gold, silver and media sponsors and supporters.

    The 2017 event will now be called the OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO and is looking forward to the support of many top international names as race weekend draws closer.

    Among the Gold Sponsors are PrimeTel, Petrolina, Andrey and Julia Dashin’s Foundation, Intersport, Visit Cyprus, Aegean, Kia Motors, Europcar, Guaba Beach Bar, Choice FM, Bank of Cyprus and G.A.P. Vassilopoulos (Western Union), while the Silver Sponsors include HIGH5, Limassol Buses and TheGreenParking.com.

    Media Sponsors for the 2017 OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO include a number of local and international radio stations plus news and travel websites, while Supporters include health and fitness brands such as Sigg Switzerland, Limassol Running Club and Cyprus Runners Club. Cyprus Police, Cyprus National Guard and the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture then represent some of the Official Bodies supporting Cyprus’ largest sporting event.

    The strong line-up of sponsors and supporters is credit to OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO, which is increasing in popularity year on year and taking significant steps to ensure the event is the very best it can be through its #weadvance campaign. The result is a first-class option for international runners wanting a professional race in a spectacular location.

    For the first time in the event’s 11-year history, the 2017 OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO will take place over two days instead of one, to allow for a full weekend celebration of running. The organisers are looking forward to welcoming 13,000 participants to Cyprus this spring, many of whom come from all over the world to #RunLimassol and enjoy the warm welcome and friendly atmosphere.

    With a choice of race distances, the OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO is quite unique in comparison to other international races and a brilliant option for runners of mixed ages and abilities. The weekend kicks off with the popular PrimeTel 5K Corporate Race and the 1K Andrey and Julia Dashin’s Foundation Youth Race on Saturday 18th March, and the AIMS-accredited OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO, the Half Marathon, the Petrolina 10K Energy Race and the 5K City Race all set off at 7am on Sunday 19th March. Together these races offer a complete sporting experience which is very much embraced by the thousands of participants and spectators who come to the start line to cheer the contestants on.

    OPAP Limassol Marathon GSOThe 26.2-mile OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO is renowned for its flat, fast and straight course stretching 21km along the beautiful Mediterranean, making it an ideal race for first time marathoners as well for elite athletes looking for a PB or qualifying time. The attractive course, combined with Cyprus’ pleasant climate, spectacular coastal scenery and plentiful history and culture, make Limassol a highly desirable destination for a spring race. Generous cash prizes are an added incentive for serious athletes, with extra bonuses for those who succeed in breaking the course records.

    OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO Race Director Andreas Spyrou commented: “We are delighted to welcome the sponsors for the 2017 OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO. The support of so many well-known local and international names is extremely exciting and we are looking forward to delivering our biggest and best event yet this spring, for athletes of all nationalities.

    “We hope that the presence of such excellent sponsors, supporters and official bodies will inspire people of all ages and abilities to take part and to sign up to their chosen race distance. We are still accepting entries, and would encourage athletes to register now in order to guarantee their place on the start line of this unmissable two-day event.”

    OPAP Limassol Marathon GSO has put in place a range of exclusive packages to welcome international visitors to the island. Offering a 50% discount on race registration as well as the lowest rates on accommodation and race day support, these tailored packages are an ideal way for athletes and their families or colleagues to enjoy a hassle-free weekend away.

    A full list of sponsors and supporters can be found at http://www.limassolmarathon.com/sponsors.php.

    Entry for all races is open, with individual race places costing 60 euros for the marathon, 45 euros for the half marathon, and 30 euros for the Petrolina 10K Energy Race and 5K City Race. A team of four entering the PrimeTel 5K Corporate Race costs 300 euros. The 1K Kids Race is free.

    Go to http://www.limassolmarathon.com/ for further race details and to register now.

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