It is brutal, it is long but it is beautiful and it is possible!

“Never again..” #untilnexttime

7 NOVEMBER 2026

OLYMPUSMAN XTREME

Prepare yourselves.. it will be brutal!

Brutal, long, yet undeniably beautiful and achievable—the sentiments of David Chapman, the first person to conquer the test event of this extraordinary triathlon. Swimming, cycling, and running become a unique journey of endurance, demanding an exceptional blend of physical and mental strength to cross the finish line.

In the pre-dawn hours, summoning all the courage in the world becomes a necessity. As you plunge into the sea, rest becomes a distant memory, replaced only by pain and relentless effort. Your mindset, inner strength, and the beauty of nature serve as the only soothing elements. Yet, even these incredible components may sometimes feel insufficient. It's the profound dive into your soul that propels you toward the finish line.

At the end of the race, exhaustion reigns, and expressing those initial emotions is a challenge. You may not feel, enjoy, or even walk, but you can be assured that you've accomplished something beyond the reach of an ordinary triathlete. You've surpassed yourself—mind, body, and soul. You are an OlympusMan.

OlympusMan Xtreme in numbers:

222km distance  | 5720m ascent  | 3 sports  | 1 target, the summit

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  • 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 2026. 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 2026 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

    TBC 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!

    TBC 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 11h30m total race time (1h30m swim and 10h00m bike) at Transition 2 at Troodos Square.

    Run Section - 13km:

    Cut-off time of 14h00m total race time (1h30m swim, 10h00m bike and 2h30m run) at the 13km point in the Run Section, at Troodos Square

  • OlympusMan Xtreme is a very demanding race, both physically and mentally. For the 2026, we have set a minimum of 8 athletes participating in the race for the event to go through. By the 30th of September 2026 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 2026 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: €420

    (€200 prepayment upon application)

    Registration Deadline: 30th of September 2026

    Cancellation Policy :

    Full refund or slot transfer for cancellation before/including the 1st of October 2026

    50% refund or slot transfer for cancellation before/including the 8th of October 2026

    No refunds for cancellations after the 8th of October 2026

    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

  • 06.11 | Friday

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

    Race Bag Collection

    07.11 | Saturday

    05:30 Race Start - with the day break

    08.11 | Sunday

    11:30 Award Ceremony

  • 2025 RESULTS

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    2023 RESULTS

    2022 RESULTS

    2021 RESULTS

  • DOWNLOAD THE RACE MANUAL 2025

    To be Updated soon

MAPS & GPX FILES

SWIM: 3.8km

From Yeroskipou Beach to Alykes Beach

BIKE: 173km | +4730m

From Pafos (T1) to Troodos Square (T2).

RUN: 42km | +1040m

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