Join Türkiye İş Bankası Istanbul Half Marathon 2025
Istanbul, A magnificent city that has hosted different civilizations, cultures, and historical events for centuries. The joy of running in this unique city, breathing in its history, is something else… As you run through Istanbul, getting to know, feel, and live the city, we are delighted to share with you the historical points you will encounter along the race course of the Istanbul Half Marathon.
WE ARE RUNNING A HALF MARATHON ON THE WORLD’S FASTEST RACE COURSE!
21 km 97,5 m long no-altitude Historical Peninsula race course of İstanbul Half Marathon enables runners attending the race to do their personal best! A unique experience is waiting for you in the Historical Peninsula, which hosted the world’s oldest civilizations for thousands of years along the race course!
The Historical Peninsula race course, home to 8,000 years of history, is enthusiastically run every year accompanied by the unique beauty of Istanbul! This unique Istanbul Half Marathon race course, which holds Turkey’s first athletics record with the Women’s World Half Marathon record in 2021 and ranks first in the Road Running Rankings, also offers athletes the opportunity to achieve their best times!
Course details
21 km 97,5 m long no-altitude Historical Peninsula race course of İstanbul Half Marathon enables runners attending the race to do their personal best!
8 Thousands Years at 21 km!
A unique experience is waiting for you in the Historical Peninsula, which hosted the world’s oldest civilizations for thousands of years along the race course!
The Historical Peninsula Race Course
It 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 course unique: The Historical Peninsula race course, surrounded on one side with the view of the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, and on the other side with a historical texture dating back to 8,000 years, gives runners no choice but to enjoy the race.
Race Course Information
The starting point of the Istanbul Half Marathon Race Course is the LANGA bus stop in front of the Yenikapı rally area in FATIH District. The race, which starts from here, will pass the Galata Bridge along the coastal road, Kennedy Street, Kumkapı, Cankurtaran, Catladıkapı, Sarayburnu, Sirkeci lights, Eminonu and Karakoy direction. The race making a “U” turn from the lights at the end of the bridge will be run from Eminonu, Unkapanı, Cibali, Abdulezelpasa Caddesi, Ayvansaray, Halic Bridge to Yenikapı using the same coastal road in the opposite direction by making a “U” turn from the FATIH District border and will end at the starting point.
Start address: Aksaray Mahallesi, Yenikapı İstasyonu, 34096 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Finish address: Aksaray Mahallesi, Yenikapı İstasyonu, 34096 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
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Registration closes on 14 April (114 days left)
The current price step is valid until 06 January, 2025
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You can, within 24 hours after your registration, get a full refund if you change your mind.
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What’s included
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done Finisher medal info
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done Goodie bag
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done Event T-shirts
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done E-certificate/e-diploma
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done Timing chip (single use)
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done Pacers info
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done Photo Service
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done Post-race meal
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done Free public transport
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done Drink Stations
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done Nutrition Stations info
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done Bag drop info
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done Toilets info
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
Participants will pick up their bib numbers from the Half Marathon Expo on 25th and 26th and 27th of April 2024. Location information will be given later.
Can someone collect my race pack for me?
Yes, someone can pick up your race pack on behalf of you. The person who will receive the race package must bring a copy of ID or passport of the runner.
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
Any category change cannot be made.
What is the cancelation/refund policy for this event?
Since our service processes start from the moment you register, there will be no cancellation, postponement or refund. Even if you do not participate, you can receive your race package from the distribution point.
How does the bag storage work?
You will also be given your personal official race bag at the Half Marathon Fair. Please fill in the information requested on the back of your item bag number and attach it to your bag. The number must be attached to your bag before the race. Please do not use this number if you are not going to deliver bags. Only the bags given to the athletes by the organization committee are accepted in the Safety Equipment Tents, except bags, bags and belongings are not accepted in any way due to security m
The race information has been found on the official website of the event or through publicly available sources. Always refer to the official website the latest race information. Please let us know if any data is wrong or missing, by emailing us.
