The 12th annual Nicosia Marathon, sponsored by Ülker, will take place on Sunday, December 1, and is expected to draw thousands of participants with the theme “We Are Running to Victory with Our Heroes.” The proceeds from this year’s marathon will benefit the Pediatric Oncology Service at the Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital’s Oncology Center, supporting children undergoing cancer treatment.

The event will feature three race categories: a 4-kilometer public run and competitive 10-kilometer and 21-kilometer courses. For the first time, a children's run for ages 6-12 will be included, with free registration. General registration for the 4 km and children’s run will be open at the Lefkoşa Turkish Municipality (LTB) building from November 18 to December 1, while registration for the 10 km and 21 km races closes on Friday, November 29, at 16:00. Online registration is also available at lefkosamaratonu.com.

Race age categories for the 10 km and 21 km events include: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-55, 55-60, and 60+ years.

The event is organized in collaboration with the TRNC Athletics Federation and supported by numerous sponsors, including Saka Su, Puma, Kuzey Kıbrıs Turkcell, Radyo Juke, Bosch, and Elite Hospital, among others.