Nireas triathlon returns to Larnaca

The annual Nireas-Larnaca Triathlon – the largest of its kind in the town — will be taking place this Sunday, May 24. This year, the event is expected to attract record numbers of participants.

Organised by Nireas Triathlon and Larnaca Municipality, the event consists of two distances; Triathlon & Relay – 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run, and Sprint Triathlon & Relay – 750m swim, 20km Bike, 5km run. The races are open to men, women and juniors (ages 14-18 for the Sprint Triathlon only), with participation from a mix of individuals, groups and corporate teams.

Following the success of the 2014 Larnaca race last September, the event is considered to be significant, not only in terms of athletics, but also for boosting business along the Finikoudes promenade, thanks to the high number of spectators who sit at the area’s venues.

Larnaca mayor, Andreas Louroutziatis said the municipality is thrilled to see the return of the event.

“We are really pleased to be hosting this race again. Larnaca is a fantastic place for a triathlon and with Nireas we plan to make this an international annual event,” he said. “Athletes compete to a backdrop of the open sea, the mediaeval fort and palm tree lined Finikoudes, while spectators can relax with a coffee and enjoy the excitement unravelling along the seafront.”

For more information about the race, including the race course and race briefing, visit: www.nireas.org. , and  on Facebook (Larnaca Triathlon).