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Kambos Mountain Race 2027

Updated 1 November 2026 · 3 min read · How we work

The Kambos Mountain Race takes place on Sunday 17 January 2027 around Kambos and Tsakistra in the Paphos forest. The organiser lists courses of 32 km, 23 km, 12.5 km and 5.6 km plus a 600 m children's race; the two longer routes are for experienced mountain runners.

Best for
Trail and mountain runners, and families who want a children's race in the hills.
How much time
Race day, plus travel into the Paphos hills.
In this guide
  1. The courses
  2. Registration and accommodation
  3. Winter in the hills

Kambos tis Tsakistras is a mountain community in the Paphos forest, and its mountain race is a winter event for runners who like steep climbs and technical trails. The 2027 race is the fourth edition. This page follows the organiser's site, with the Visit Cyprus listing as a second source. The two give slightly different distances, so use the organiser's.

The courses

CourseWho it is for, according to the organiser
32 kmExperienced, properly prepared mountain runners. Part of the ITRA National League, and finishers receive 2 ITRA points.
23 kmExperienced, properly prepared mountain runners, with steep climbs, technical trails and challenging sections. Not recommended for novices.
12.5 kmLess experienced runners discovering mountain running.
5.6 kmLess experienced runners discovering mountain running.
Children's raceA 600 m race. Registration is on the day, and a parent or guardian must be present.

Visit Cyprus lists the event as part of the Cyprus Skyrunning National Championship and gives a 33 km course, 22 km, 11 km and a trekking route of about 5 to 6 km. Those figures differ from the organiser's, so the organiser's page is the one to follow.

Registration and accommodation

  • Registration: the four mountain races are registered online only, according to the organiser.
  • Accommodation: the organiser says international athletes who register by 7 December 2026 receive complimentary accommodation, and a limited number of rooms is available to other registered athletes, arranged by phone and subject to availability. Other rooms in the area can be rented privately.
  • Contact: the organiser asks for questions by email only, not through social media, WhatsApp, Viber or SMS.

Winter in the hills

Visit Cyprus names January as the coolest month and says winters bring rain and snow to the Troodos Mountains. See Cyprus in winter for the figures. Mountain roads can be slower than main roads, so allow extra time, as described in driving in Cyprus. For more on mountain running routes, see Cyprus nature trails.

For more events, see Cyprus festivals and events.

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