CYPRUS: Dro.Me.A. organizes the 6th annual Garmin Troodos race

Dro.Me.A. Racing runners’ club organises the 6th annual ‘Garmin Troodos 15-km Green Race’, on June 14, 2015, with a start and finish at the Troodos central square. The island’s highest-altitude running event, it meanders through the Troodos nature trails and offers breathtaking views! The event aspires to raise awareness for the protection of Cyprus’ forests in addition to offering a social outdoor activity.

Participants of 18 years and over may take part in the 15-km mountain race as it has an advanced degree of difficulty, both due to the mountainous terrain as well as the high altitude. The participation fee is 10 Euros, while registrations can be done online at www.dromearacing.com, or on the day of the event at Troodos square between 7:30 to 8.30 am. The race takes off at 9 am. The cut-off time for the race completion is 2 hours and 10 min (runners who feel they are unable to comfortably complete this distance within this time frame, are not advised to take part).

The event main sponsor is ‘Garmin’. Other sponsors include Becel Pro.Activ, under the ‘Heart Routes at Troodos’ campaign and Webarts.

The race is under the auspices of KOEAS and it is supported by the CSO.

Dro.Me.A. Racing is a running club with members from five continents.
Dro.Me.A. refers to the Greek word ‘Runner’ and it is an acronym of the words ‘Long Distance Runners’, the three words that define the people who make up this club.
Dro.Me.A.’s goals and objectives are:
– The development of long-distance running in the Cypriot society, both as a recreational and high-level sport.
– To strengthen the development of a nationwide community of runners with strong friendship bonds, both among Cypriot runners and runners from clubs all around the world.
– To promote running as a way of life in the local community.
Dro.Mre.A. Racing received an official recognition from the Cyprus Sports Organization on June 30, 2009.