THE COURSE 21.097,5M

• Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026

• Discipline: Half Marathon (21,097.5 m)

• Start Time: 23:59

• Location: Istanbul – Asia / Europe and the Historic Peninsula

• Distance: 21,097.5 meters

• Surface: Asphalt

• Course Type: Single Loop

• Certification: Measurement is in compliance with international standards.

• Traffic Management: The course will be completely closed to traffic throughout the race.

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The race will start in front of the Altunizade Capitol Shopping Mall. The course will proceed toward Çamlıca, following the route to the 15 July Martyrs Bridge turnoff, crossing the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, then heading toward the Beşiktaş turnoff, continuing along Barbaros Boulevard, and passing through Beşiktaş Square.

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From there, the course turns toward Karaköy, taking Beşiktaş Street, Dolmabahçe Street, passing by Dolmabahçe Palace, continuing along Meclis-i Mebusan Street through Kabataş, Fındıklı, Salıpazarı, Tophane, Kemeraltı Street, Karaköy, across Galata Bridge, and through Eminönü.

 

Continuing along the shoreline toward Eyüp, the running route goes along Ragıp Gümüşpala Street, Küçükpazar, under the Atatürk Boulevard underpass, then along Abdülezelpaşa Street and Cibali. The first U-turn will be made at the intersection at the end of the İBB Haliç Sanat Fener Evleri 1.

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After turning, the course heads back toward Eminönü, passing by the Cibali Police Station, Kadir Has University, again under the Atatürk Boulevard underpass, along Ragıp Gümüşpala Street, Küçükpazar, Eminönü Square, Reşadiye Street, and Sirkeci, eventually reaching the İDO Ferry Terminal.

 

Continuing along Kennedy Avenue toward Yenikapı, the run passes through Sarayburnu, Cankurtaran, and Ahırkapı. The second U-turn of the race will be made at the Ahırkapı Sahil Bukoleon Palace, after which the route heads back toward Sirkeci and finishes in front of the lower gate of Gülhane Park.

Security measures throughout the event will be coordinated by the İstanbul Polis Departmant.

The organizing committee, private security personnel, and volunteers will assist the police authorities during the event.

The race course will be closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the entire duration of the race.

Medical services will be provided throughout the event in full compliance with international road racing standards.

 

Ambulance Stations:
An ambulance will be stationed at every 4-kilometer mark along the course for rapid response.

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Medical Tent:
A fully equipped medical tent will be available at the finish area to provide immediate care and recovery support to all participants.

Water will be available at the 5K – 10K – 15K – 17K - 20K points and at the finish line.

Athlete refreshments will be provided at the finish area.

The entire course will be equipped with special lighting systems.

Illuminated kilometer markers and phosphorescent directional signs will be installed along the route. Reflective safety barriers and guidance equipment will be positioned where necessary.

Music and visual effects will be applied at designated atmosphere points along the course.

The total time limit for the Half Marathon is 3 hours and 00 minutes.

After the official time limit has expired, sections of the course may be gradually reopened to traffic.

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Cut-off points:

0–5K   → 23:59 – 00:45

5–10K  → 00:45 – 01.30

10–15K → 01.30 – 02.15

15–21K → 02:15 – 03:00