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Running Races in Istanbul: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Istanbul2 established annual road races in Istanbul. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Istanbul
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Marathon | Marathon, Half marathon, 8K | November | The only marathon crossing between two continents, over the Bosphorus Bridge. |
| Istanbul Half Marathon | Half marathon | April | Fast spring half along the Marmara shoreline. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Istanbul use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Istanbul?
- Istanbul Marathon (Marathon, Half marathon, 8K), normally held in November. The only marathon crossing between two continents, over the Bosphorus Bridge.
- Are there 10K races in Istanbul?
- No dedicated 10K events are listed for Istanbul yet — the marathon and half marathon events above are the main options.
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.