Sports and active things to do in Nicosia

Sports events, training sessions, competitions and unusual activities in Nicosia. See what is happening today, what beginners can try and what is coming up.

What to do in Nicosia today

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Upcoming sports events

Running
24 January at 08:30

Nicosia Marathon

Nicosia
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Running
4 October at 11:00

Lakatameia Energy Run

The seventh Lakatameia Energy Run takes place in Nicosia on 4 October 2026. It is suitable for the whole family: participants can run solo, and a 1 km children's charity race is available. The 10 km race starts at 08:00, the 5 km race at 08:10, and the children's race at 09:30. The start and finish are on Charalambou Mouskou Street in front of Lakatameia Amphitheatre. Entry fees are €25 for 10 km, €20 for 5 km, and €3 for the children's race; the full children's entry fee goes to charity.

Nicosia · Charalambou Mouskou Street, Lakatameia Amphitheatre
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Running
29 November

RunIdalion 2026: Road Race & Fun Run in Dali Nicosia

RunIdalion returns to Dali with 5 km and 10 km road races, a 3 km walk, a Family Fun Run and a children’s race. All finishers receive medals, and part of the proceeds will be donated to charity.

Nicosia · Dali Footbridge
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Running
1 November at 09:30

Race for the Cure Cyprus 2026

Europa Donna Cyprus charity run and walk supporting women’s health and breast cancer care. 21 km half marathon at 07:30 (€20), 10 km at 08:00 (€18), 5 km at 09:15 (€15), and 3 km walk at 09:25 (€10). Individual and group registration available.

Nicosia · University of Cyprus Sports Centre (UCY Gym)
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Padel
15 October

APEX Padel Academy Opening Tournament 2026

Full event details are available on the organizer's website.

nicosia · APEX Padel Academy
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Professional Wrestling
2 October at 22:30

Gods of Wrestling 2026 — Night 1

Night 1 of Gods of Wrestling 2026 brings international professional wrestling stars, championship matches, high-flying action, and family-friendly live entertainment. It opens Pro Wrestling Cyprus's major October weekend.

Nicosia · Kratiki Ekthesi (Cyprus State Fair), Engomi
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Running
3 October at 10:30

APOEL Runners Saturday Team Runs

Free group running sessions for APOEL Runners members, held every Saturday at 07:30 in Athalassa Park. Suitable for beginners and experienced runners, with coach Grigoris Aristodimou.

Nicosia · Athalassa Park
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Yoga
9 October at 21:30

Friday Yoga at Move&Heal

Weekly Friday yoga sessions at 18:30 at Move&Heal Physio. A gentle practice focused on deeper stretching, movement and breathing before the weekend. Sessions are led by Sattva Yoga. Starts on 9 October 2026. Phone: 95 567800. Organized by Move&Heal.

Nicosia · Move&Heal Physio, Perikleous 10, Strovolos
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Table Tennis
10 October at 14:00

Demetriou Stores Ping Pong Tournament 2026

A free individual amateur tournament with no age limit. Entry is limited to people who are not active table-tennis athletes or professionals. Matchups will be decided by random draw and the tournament will use a knockout format. The organizer will provide the same paddles to all players; personal paddles are not permitted. Prizes: a Cornilleau 300 table worth €670 for first place, plus Demetriou Stores gift vouchers worth €400 and €200 for second and third place.

Nicosia · Demetriou Stores, 197 Tseriou Avenue, Strovolos
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Beginner-friendly activities available in Nicosia.

Running

Lakatameia Energy Run

The seventh Lakatameia Energy Run takes place in Nicosia on 4 October 2026. It is suitable for the whole family: participants can run solo, and a 1 km children's charity race is available. The 10 km race starts at 08:00, the 5 km race at 08:10, and the children's race at 09:30. The start and finish are on Charalambou Mouskou Street in front of Lakatameia Amphitheatre. Entry fees are €25 for 10 km, €20 for 5 km, and €3 for the children's race; the full children's entry fee goes to charity.

Nicosia
Charalambou Mouskou Street, Lakatameia Amphitheatre
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Running

RunIdalion 2026: Road Race & Fun Run in Dali Nicosia

RunIdalion returns to Dali with 5 km and 10 km road races, a 3 km walk, a Family Fun Run and a children’s race. All finishers receive medals, and part of the proceeds will be donated to charity.

Nicosia
Dali Footbridge
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Running

Race for the Cure Cyprus 2026

Europa Donna Cyprus charity run and walk supporting women’s health and breast cancer care. 21 km half marathon at 07:30 (€20), 10 km at 08:00 (€18), 5 km at 09:15 (€15), and 3 km walk at 09:25 (€10). Individual and group registration available.

Nicosia
University of Cyprus Sports Centre (UCY Gym)
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Professional Wrestling

Gods of Wrestling 2026 — Night 1

Night 1 of Gods of Wrestling 2026 brings international professional wrestling stars, championship matches, high-flying action, and family-friendly live entertainment. It opens Pro Wrestling Cyprus's major October weekend.

Nicosia
Kratiki Ekthesi (Cyprus State Fair), Engomi
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Running

APOEL Runners Saturday Team Runs

Free group running sessions for APOEL Runners members, held every Saturday at 07:30 in Athalassa Park. Suitable for beginners and experienced runners, with coach Grigoris Aristodimou.

Nicosia
Athalassa Park
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Yoga

Friday Yoga at Move&Heal

Weekly Friday yoga sessions at 18:30 at Move&Heal Physio. A gentle practice focused on deeper stretching, movement and breathing before the weekend. Sessions are led by Sattva Yoga. Starts on 9 October 2026. Phone: 95 567800. Organized by Move&Heal.

Nicosia
Move&Heal Physio, Perikleous 10, Strovolos
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Running

CY Dog Run 2026

A family run for World Animal Day. Join with or without a dog. Distances: 5 km, 3 km, a 1 km family run for adults, and a 1 km kids run for under-12s. Part of the registration proceeds supports an animal shelter.

Nicosia
Nicosia Municipal Gardens & Pedieos Linear Park
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Padel

CCASS Padel & Networking Event

A free padel tournament and networking event for ICAEW Young Members and Students. Beginners and experienced players are welcome, with or without a partner.

Nicosia
La Casa de Padel
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Offers and trial sessions

First class freeChildren & adults

First Karate or Boxing Class Free

A free first class at Karate HQ Nicosia. The school runs sport karate and boxing sessions; call the club to book.

3B Santa Rosa, Strovolos
Karate HQ Nicosia
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Free class tryoutChildren & adults

Free Dance Class Tryout at Level Up

A free class tryout at the Level Up dance studio in Strovolos. The form offers Acrobatics, Gymnastic, Contemporary, Street, Lyrical, Jazz, Show and Hip Hop; the team can help choose the right class.

150 Tseriou Street, Strovolos
Level Up Dance Academy
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First class free · then €15

Yin Yoga, Breathwork & Meditation — First Class Free

A calm 90-minute evening ReYounite Yoga practice combining Yin Yoga with 20 minutes of pranayama and meditation. The in-person group meets Thursdays at 19:00 in Nicosia. The first class is free; a later single class costs €15.

96 Stelios Hadjipetris Street
ReYounite Yoga
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First class free

First Dance Class Free

The first class at Agapiou Danza is free for new students. The Nicosia school specialises in Latin and Greek social dancing, including salsa and bachata. Contact the school to book.

1 Nikis & Kastoros, 4th floor
Agapiou Danza
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Free trial

Free Boutique Trial at ALTERLIFE

A free trial at ALTERLIFE Nicosia for one Boutique service: Pilates, Group Personal or Cross Training. Book through the club form.

292 Strovolou Avenue
ALTERLIFE Nicosia
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Free trial classFor children

Free Kids’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Trial

A free trial class for children at the family-oriented Renzo Gracie Strovolos academy. The programme develops confidence, discipline and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills.

82 Ippokratous, Lakatamia
Renzo Gracie Strovolos
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