About the event
Women's World Half Marathon Record set at 1:04:02 in 2021 by Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya. Perfect
for those looking for a new PB, the race was first organised in 1987 and was brought back to life in
2015 when the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Spor İstanbul organised the race again. Since then,
it is a popular destination on the map of the most popular half marathons in Europe. This year, in
2023, it hosted the most crowded run in its history with record participation and broke the
participation record.
The race course runs along the coast of the Sea of Marmara on the European side of Istanbul and is a
fast, flat World Athletics Gold Label race that takes place annually in April. This guarantees perfect
weather and a chance for a personal best or an easy start to the season after a long winter. The start
and finish lines of Türkiye İş Bankası 19. İstanbul Half Marathon are located on the coast of Golden
Horn in Balat, offering the opportunity to see some of the city's most remarkable landmarks, such as
the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace. Istanbul has lots more to offer apart from great weather and a
chance for a personal best, with its exciting culture, rich history and plenty of activities to enjoy. Be
sure to plan sightseeing and exploration days before or after the race, with some of the city's must-
sees including the 8th wonder of the world - Hagia Sophia (Church of the Holy Wisdom), the iconic
Swirling Dervishes Show, and the Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) in Beyazıt. This city has something to
offer for everyone!
Races offered by this event
You have less than a week to prepare
10K
Half Marathon
Course details
Course highlights
Istanbul Half Marathon is perfect for 21K run. This race course, which has no altitude difference, offers athletes a unique opportunity to achieve their best. However, this is not the only feature that makes this race unique: runners can enjoy stunning views of the Marmara Sea and the Bosphorus strait on one side, and numerous historical landmarks on the other. The start and finish lines of the Istanbul Half Marathon are located on the coast of Golden Horn in Balat with its outstanding historical background. Throughout the course, you will have the chance to see the most remarkable landmarks of İstanbul. First of all, you will see Blue Mosque with all its magnificence, then you’ll encounter the beautiful Topkapı Palace which hosted the Ottoman Empire for thousands of years, after these historical beauties you‘ll cross the glamorous Galata Bridge. This and more wait for you in İstanbul.
Start address
Aksaray Mahallesi, Yenikapı İstasyonu, 34096 Fatih/İstanbul, TurkeyFinish address
Aksaray Mahallesi, Yenikapı İstasyonu, 34096 Fatih/İstanbul, TurkeyWhat’s included in entry
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