As David Chapman (finisher of 29 extreme events) said after the test event "It's not as tough as some but is much tougher than many."

Taking everything into consideration, we have provided some experience guidelines for those who want to enter the race in 2024. The guidelines are not there to "ban" you from the race but to help you make a concise decision before you press the enter on our registration form.

The total ascent of almost 6000m defines the race as one of the toughest. On the same time the beauty of the routes, the stunning views from the top of the island and the ambience of the Cyprus mountains guarantee a "Lifetime experience"

If you have finished at least one extreme triathlon and /or Ironman full distance race in a fast time, then you can start training and try your limits in this one, the Xtreme OlympusMan.

Such race experiences will qualify you ahead of other possible triathletes when you take the decision to enter.

If by any means though you are ready to test your limits whatever the outcome you can still apply for a slot in 2024 Xtreme OlympusMan.

There will be a limited number of slots

All applications will be considered and you will be notified as soon as we confirm that your experience as participant will be an amazing one!

In the link HERE you can find a google maps collection with all the courses, start and finish point of each leg, transition zones and feed zone locations.

SWIM: 3.8km

Swim from Yeroskipou Beach to Alykes Beach

BIKE: 178km | +4920m

The Bike route starts as well in Pafos, Alykes Beach (T1). After some kilometers in the city roads you will soon find yourself on one of the most scenic valleys of the island. Diarizos valley during all seasons is amazing, dry and wild scenery is what you see on the surrounding hills around you.

Its at the end of this valley that you entering the long and tough part of the bike leg. From Kidasi to Lemythou the route is mainly ascending. At Lemythou is where you deviate the half distance route and follow the route towards Kykkos Monastery, the Cedar valley and Stavros tis Psokas areas. This is one of the most beautiful forests areas in Cyprus. After completing this loop you will be descending to Kalopanayiotis village, the most beutyful village of Marathassa valley. Kalopanagiotis is at 710m altitude and from here you have your last 19km long climb to Troodos square at 1725m asl where Transition area 2 is located. It’s a brutal route! Use the scenery as a balm!

RUN: 43km | +920m

The run leg starts from Troodos Square (T2) and takes you in two of the hardest and most scenic off road trails in Cyprus, the Atalante and Artemis, climbs to Olympus peak and heads back down to Troodos Square next to the transition area.

From there you start running in forest roads In Troodos forest direction to Platres village and back to Troodos. On this second part of the route, you are ascending a very beautiful single trail which takes you on the top of Caledonia waterfalls trail. From there you climb up to Troodos square for the last part of the run course.

Bike-Run Transition - T2:

Cut-off time of 10h00m total race time (1h30m swim and 8h30m bike) at Transition 2 at Troodos Square.

Run Section - 21km:

Cut-off time of 13h00m total race time (1h30m swim, 8h30m bike and 3h00m run) at the 21km point in the Run Section

OlympusMan Xtreme is a very demanding race, both physically and mentally. For the 2024, we have set a minimum of 8 athletes participating in the race for the event to go through. By the 1st of September 2024 we will require from everyone that have applied to the race and have paid the deposit to confirm their slot and pay the rest of the registration fee balance. We are confident that all applicants will commit and confirm there attendance to the 2024 OlympusMan Xtreme and we will have another successful event! In the case were less than 8 athletes confirm there slot, the remainder athletes can complete in the OlympusMan (half-distance) Race.

Race Fee: €380

Registration Deadline: 1st of September 2024

Cancellation Policy :

Full refund or slot transfer for cancellation before/including the 12th of October 2024

50% refund or slot transfer for cancellation before/including the 19th of October 2024

No refunds for cancellations after the 19th of October 2024

Entry Guidelines:

Previous experience in extreme triathlon and/or Ironman distance triathlons

Must have their own support staff that will be able to communicate in Green or/and English

The entry fee includes:

Bib and Bike numbers

Swim Buoy (rental)

Emergency Blanket and Whistle

Energy bars/gels

Transition/Storage bags for swim/bike/run gear

Sticker profile graph for the bike leg

Support team commemorative neck-warmer

Route signage and safety

Medical assistance during the race

Support staff on the bike and run routes

Members of our team will be around on the bike and run courses to help you with any information, needs, support you may need.

They will not be positioned in certain places along the courses but will be in a call distance from you and your support staff. So it is important to have their phone numbers.

The support staff will be equipped with emergency equipment, high energy food , water and energy drinks, bike repair equipment etc.

First aid and safety personnel at the run leg

Feed stations at the run leg

Dinner at Troodos Hotel after the the race

Accommodation at Troodos Hotel after the race

Finisher’s T-shirt and Finisher’s Trophy presented at the Finisher’s Award Ceremony

and your O3 OlympusMan goody bag with commemorative gifts

01.11 | Friday

16:00 Mandatory Race Briefing for both Athletes and Support.

Race Bag Collection

2.11 | Saturday

05:30 Race Start - with the day break

3.11 | Sunday

11:30 Award Ceremony

2024 RESULTS

2023 RESULTS

2022 RESULTS

2021 RESULTS

DOWNLOAD THE RACE MANUAL 2024

(last update 25 July 2024)