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 Altunizade Capitol Mall and head towards Çamlıca. The course will then proceed to the 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü junction and cross the 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü. After the bridge, runners will continue towards Beşiktaş via the Beşiktaş exit and Barbaros Boulevard, reaching Beşiktaş Square. The route will follow the coastal road towards Karaköy, passing Beşiktaş Street, Dolmabahçe Street, Dolmabahçe Palace, Meclis-i Mebusan Street, Kabataş, Fındıklı, Salıpazarı, Tophane, and Kemeraltı Street to Karaköy.

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Runners will cross the Galata Bridge to Eminönü and continue along the road towards Eyüp via Ragıp Gümüşpala Street, Küçükpazar, the Atatürk Boulevard underpass, Abdülezelpaşa Street, and Cibali. The first U-turn will be at the junction near İBB Haliç Fener Houses.

The course will then return towards Eminönü along the same coastal direction, passing Cibali Police Station, Kadir Has University, the Atatürk Boulevard underpass, Ragıp Gümüşpala Street, Küçükpazar, and Eminönü Square. The route will continue via Reşadiye Street, Sirkeci, the İDO Ferry Port, and Kennedy Street towards Yenikapı, passing Sarayburnu, Cankurtaran, and Ahırkapı.

The second U-turn point will be at Ahırkapı Coast (Bukoleon Palace area). From there, the race will continue back towards Sirkeci and will finish on the coastal road 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 5-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.

5K – 10K – 15K – Finish
Water will be available at the 5K, 10K, 15K 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

The race will be held according to the rules of the Turkish Athletics federation and World Athletics.

Bib numbers must be clearly visible during the race.

Athletes who cut the course, receive outside help, or behave in a way that is not fair may be disqualified.