XM Limassol Marathon 2026

Mario Stavrou discovered something on the mountains outside Limassol that most runners miss: trails winding through forgotten villages where time moves differently and wild herbs perfume the morning mist. His weekly training sessions became meditation, a way to understand Cyprus through footsteps rather than guidebooks. Founded in May 2026, Culture Trails Run Club grew from his urge to share these hidden paths with Limassol runners who didn't realize what sat in their backyard. The crew gathers at 7:45 AM each Sunday at Παναγια Γαλακτοτροφούσα, a group of six runners pursuing terrain over pace, heritage over competition. Mario's childhood in these same mountains shaped his approach: post-run coffee at village kafeneios matters as much as the miles, turning strangers into training partners through shared discovery of Cyprus's interior.