Cyprus
Feb 21–28, 2027 · 7 days
Feb 21–28, 2027
7 days
Up to 12 participants
Trail Running
The challenge
The sun is already warm when you lace up in Tochni. A small village near the sea. Stone streets, old…
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The sun is already warm when you lace up in Tochni. A small village near the sea. Stone streets, old houses, the smell of pine and dust. This is where we start, and where the running begins.
I'm Adriana. I run ultra-trails, the long ones, 100km and more. I came first woman and fourth overall at HMDS in the Sahara, and I broke the course record. But this week is not about medals. It's about the climb, the miles, and the team you'll share them with.
Over seven days we run from the coast to the roof of Cyprus. Day two takes us to Lefkara, 17km through rolling hills, where local women make fine lace. Then higher. Up through the Troodos Mountains, into pine forests and along sharp ridgelines. The hard day is real. We climb 1,320 metres to the top of Mount Olympus, 1,952 metres up, coast to summit in one long push. Your legs will burn. That's the point.
This is not easy. Some days you'll run over 20km with big climbs. But you'll never run alone. We eat together, rest together, and share the small wins. Along the way we stop for silver work, a rose workshop, wine, and the quiet halls of Kykkos Monastery.
I coach with a whole approach, mind and body, and I care most about women who want to prove that gender is no weakness out here.
Picture the last ridge. Sore legs, wide sky, the sea far below. You made it up. You stand there and just breathe.
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Day-by-Day
Day 1
You will land in Cyprus and I will meet you. From the airport we head to Tochni, a quiet old village near the Mediterranean coast. You will check in and settle into Cyprus Villages. Take your time. Rest your legs. Depending on your arrival, we gather for a welcome meeting and briefing about the week to come.
Day 2
Day 2 is your first run. You will cover 17 km from Tochni to Lefkara, climbing 700 m through rolling hills and small villages. In Lefkara, you will walk the narrow stone streets. You will meet local women making the famous lace, then visit a silversmith. Legs tired, mind quiet, dust still on your shoes.
Day 3
Today we climb. From Lefkara, we run 20.8 km into the Troodos Mountains, with 850 m of ascent. The land shifts as we rise. Trees change, the air cools, and the views open wide. We reach Kionia at around 1,200 metres. Then a minibus takes us to Troodos. Your legs will burn, but the mountains hold you.
Day 4
Day 4 is a loop on the Madari trail. You will run 15 km with 670 m of climbing. The path follows sharp ridgelines through thick pine forests. Views stretch right across the island. We stop at the Venus-Rose workshop in Agros. Then back to Troodos. Rugged ground, big skies, tired legs, and pine on the air.
Day 5
This is the big one. We transfer to Kakopetria, then start to climb. The route runs 21.2 km with 1,320 m of climb. The forest shifts as we rise. We push all the way to the summit of Mount Olympus, 1,952 metres, the highest point on the island. Coast to peak, done. You'll stand there, breathing hard.
Day 6
Day 6 takes you from the high Troodos Mountains down to Kalopanagiotis. You will run 20.3 km with 180 m of climb. The route drops through forests, orchards, and mountain views into the Marathasa Valley. It is a long, scenic descent, so let your legs flow. That night we taste wine at a local award-winning winery. Glass in hand, mountains behind you.
Day 7
This is our last run. We cover 18.9 km with 1,100 m of climb. We head through quiet forests and hidden mountain trails toward Xylogefiro. Then we reach Kykkos Monastery, the most famous in Cyprus. You will walk its courtyards and see its bright mosaics. Tired legs, calm air, and stone walls that have stood for ages.
Day 8
Day 8 is goodbye. You wake up, eat a good breakfast, and pack your bag one last time. Then a bus takes you down to Larnaca Airport. The running is done. Your legs are tired, but your head is full of forests, mountains, and long climbs. The trail stays with you long after you leave.