Join 47th Istanbul Marathon 2025
The Istanbul Marathon, the only intercontinental marathon in the world and a World The Istanbul Marathon is a unique intercontinental race and holds the prestigious World Athletics Elite Label status. Each year, tens of thousands of Istanbulites gather to transform this event into a vibrant celebration. The marathon kicks off on the Asian side of Istanbul, spans the iconic Bosphorus Bridge, and concludes on the European side at the ancient Roman Hippodrome, one of the world's oldest racecourses. As a city that served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires for nearly 1,600 years, Istanbul offers marathon participants a journey through extraordinary historical landmarks and breathtaking scenic views along the course.
Course details
The race starts approximately 250 meters before the toll booths in front of the 15 July Martyrs Bridge bus stop. After crossing the bridge, the track goes down to the coastal road by following the Beşiktaş turnoff and Barbaros Boulevard. Afterward, it enters the Galata Bridge by following the road to Dolmabahçe Street, İnönü Stadium, Dolmabahçe Palace, Mebusan Street, Fındıklı, Tophane, Kemeraltı Street, Salı Pazarı, Karaköy.
The course, which turns in Sirkeci direction after Galata Bridge, follows the coastal road to Sirkeci, Kennedy Caddesi, Cankurtaran, Kumkapı, Yenikapı, Yedikule, Zeytinburnu, Bakırköy, Rauf Orbay Street, and finally to the Air Force Academy vehicle evacuation gate. Then, the course, which turns from here and follows the same coastal road, enters from the lower gate of Sirkeci Gülhane Park. After passing through Gülhane Park, it leads to Sultanahmet Square via the Tramway Road and the race ends at the “At Meydanı (Hippodrome)” between the entrance gate of the Blue Mosque and the Obelisk, the meeting and sports center of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires.
START and FINISH POINTS
Start: In front of the 15 July Martyrs
Bridge Metrobus Station
42K Finish: The Blue Mosque Square
IMPORTANT POINTS and HISTORICAL PLACES
1K the 15 July Martyrs Bridge
5K The Naval Museum
6K Dolmabahçe Palace, Dolmabahçe Mosque
7K Fındıklı Mosque
9K Galata Bridge
10K Yeni Camii (New Mosque), Egyptian Bazaar, Sirkeci Railway Station
11K Sepetçiler Pavilion, Topkapı Palace
12K Ahırkapı Fog Horn and Lighthouse
13K Little Hagia Sophia Mosque (Church of the Saint Sergius and Bacchus)
27K Baruthane (The Gunpowder Factory)
28K Air Force Academy
40K Gulhane
42K The Blue Mosque
15K RACE COURSE
The race starts approximately 400 meters (behind the Marathon Runners) before the toll booths in front of the 15 July Martyrs Bridge. After the marathon run starts, the 15 K Runners come 150 meters ahead (at the Marathon start point) and wait.
After crossing the bridge, it leaves the Beşiktaş turnoff and goes down from Barbaros Boulevard to Beşiktaş and reaches Karaköy by following the coastal road. After the Galata Bridge, it turns in the direction of Sirkeci, following the coastal road, the race ends on the opposite street of the Yenikapı Rally Area, after passing the underpass.
START and FINISH POINTS
Start: In front of the 15 July Martyrs Bridge Metrobus Station
15K Finish: Yenikapı Coast
IMPORTANT POINTS and HISTORICAL PLACES
1K the 15 July Martyrs Bridge
5K The Naval Museum
6K Dolmabahçe Palace, Dolmabahçe Mosque
7K Fındıklı Mosque
9K Galata Bridge
10K Yeni Camii (New Mosque), Egyptian Bazaar, Sirkeci Railway Station
11K Sepetçiler Pavilion, Topkapı Palace
12K Ahırkapı Fog Horn and Lighthouse
13K Little Hagia Sophia Mosque (Church of the Saint Sergius and Bacchus)
15K Yenikapı
Start address: Kuzguncuk, 15th of July Martyrs Bridge, 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü, Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye
Finish address: Binbirdirek, The Blue Mosque, At Meydanı Cd, Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Route map
Register
Registration closes on 14 October (91 days left)
The current price step is valid until 31 July, 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 Event T-shirts
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done Finisher’s 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
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done Photo Service
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done Massage
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done Shuttle to Start Line info
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done Free public transport info
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done Drink Stations info
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done Nutrition Stations
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done Medical Assistance info
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done Lockers
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done Bag drop info
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done Toilets
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done Dressing rooms
Frequently asked questions
When and where can I collect my BIB/race pack?
At Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi (Yenikapı Dr. Mimar Kadir Topbaş Gösteri ve Sanat Merkezi’nde gerçekleştirilecek) 30th October: 10:00-19:00 31st October: 10:00-19:00 1st November: 10:00-18:00
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.
How do I get to the race location?
FREE FERRY SERVICE: There will be free ferry service from Eminonu and Kabatas piers to Beylerbeyi pier on the morning of the race. There will be a total of four ferry services, 2 from Eminonu and 2 from Kabatas. The departure time of the ferries is 07.00. Free shuttle services will be organized from Uskudar Marmaray Station to the starting point between 07:00 and 08:00. We kindly request you to respect the hours.
Can I change the distance after I purchase a ticket?
Any category change cannot be made.
What is the cancellation/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. It is possible to transfer your registration to another athlete until one month before registration closes.
Do you have shuttle service?
Athletes will be able to get on the public transportation vehicles of IMM free of charge, provided that they show their bib number.
Where is the baggage check located?
On the left side of the 42K and 15K start points, there will be vehicles for items that will deliver the items of the athletes to the finish point. All athletes will deliver the bags given to them during the kit distribution to the relevant vehicle according to their bib numbers and receive them at the finish point by showing their bib numbers. Departure time of 42K Safekeeping Items vehicles: 09.00 Departure time of 15K Safekeeping Items vehicles: 09.15
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.
